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NATHAN ASPINALL poked fun at his Premier League Darts rival over his poor dress sense.

All eight players competing in this year’s Premier League were asked quickfire questions.

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Nathan Aspinall named Chris Dobey as the worst dressed darts star[/caption]

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The tournament got underway last week and returns in Glasgow on Thursday.

Stephen Bunting and Chris Dobey both gave Ryan Joyce as their answer to the question of who is the worst dressed player on tour.

But Dobey was also picked out as the worst dressed player by Aspinall.

He told Sky Sports: “The worst dressed – Dobey. He still wears full football kits at 34.”

Aspinall, 33, hit back at criticism who questioned his selection in the Premier League.

The Asp lost his first game of the competition to Luke Humphries, who won the opening night, but he believes he is worthy of involvement.

He said: “I came off social media for a start. I said it recently, the only opinion that matters is the PDC’s.

“People are entitled to their opinion, people are entitled to favourites.

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“But for me, the only opinions that matter are Matt Porter’s and the PDC’s and they put me in so I am in.

“I don’t need to prove anything. I am really good friends with Chizzy and it isn’t Dave who would have written that. I have no issues with Dave because he won’t have written that.

“That is a separate issue that I will deal with and I am not going to talk about Mike De Decker. I am sick of talking about Mike De Decker.”

ENERGY prices are still a constant concern for UK residents but a simple step might help you cut your costs.

Experts have revealed an easy way you can reduce your household bills.

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Energy experts have revealed the top three household appliances that cost you money when left on standby (stock image)[/caption]

There are three vampire appliances which are increasing your expenses, reports the Daily Express.

This name is given to gadgets which still use electricity when switched to standby mode.

Vampire power, also known as a phantom load, can add up significantly over time.

And while these appliances may not be the biggest culprits when switched on, switching them off can still save you a surprising amount.

Leaving these items in standby mode doesn’t fully turn them off, they often still use small amounts of power which can add up over time.

Standby refers to leaving your items plugged in while they are switched off.

One device may only use a few watts but the combined cost throughout the household can be enough to add on to your bills.

Solar Panel experts at GSL identified the three key offenders that are left on standby the most often.

“Many appliances are designed to consume less power in standby mode, but they don’t stop using electricity altogether,” said Grant Store’s Renewable Energy Consultant.

“Over time, this covert energy usage can result in higher bills, which is an unnecessary burden, especially during the colder months.”

Sky or Freeview Boxes

These are often left on standby out of convenience but are one of the worst offenders.

“Boxes may seem harmless when left on standby, but they draw a surprising amount of power even when the TV is off,” experts explained.

“Fully turning them off at the mains when not in use can result in noticeable reductions to your electricity bill.”

Games Consoles

Modern consoles such as a PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch come equipped with a low-power standby setting.

However, even this mode has been discovered to consume significant amounts of energy.

“Gaming consoles are a staple in many homes, and while their standby modes are more efficient than before, they still draw power unnecessarily,” experts said.

“Turning them off entirely after use is a straightforward way to save energy.”

PCs

Finally, PCs are another common culprit to watch out for and while standby mode might help speed up the starting process, it can cost you.

“A PC left on standby can add around £10 to £15 to your annual energy bill,” energy experts revealed.

“It might not seem like much, but when combined with other devices, it all adds up.

“Shutting down your computer completely when it’s not in use is a simple step to reduce unnecessary energy consumption.”

They concluded: “Switching off appliances at the mains might feel like a small change, but it can make a big difference to your overall energy bills.

“By targeting devices that consume power on standby, households can save money and take a meaningful step toward energy efficiency this winter.”

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Homeowners are advised to switch their Sky or Freeview boxes off at the wall each night (stock image)[/caption]

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Leaving your gaming console in standby mode can also add to your energy bills (stock image)[/caption]

HOLLY Hagan has opened up about her BBL and how she shed three stone to reverse the procedure naturally.

The Geordie Shore star, 32, sat down to discuss why she started having cosmetic surgeries on the Should I Delete That podcast.

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Geordie Shore’s Holly Hagan says she has accepted her ‘cellulite and saggy bum’[/caption]

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Holly is the skinniest she’s ever been after admitting all of her weight now goes straight to her bum[/caption]

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The mum revealed her bum now looks like deflated water balloons[/caption]

Podcast co-hosts Alex Light and Em Clarkson asked what happened to body positivity in the last few years as the ‘skinny trend’ came back, with even the Kardashian family reportedly reversing their BBLs.

The Brazilian Butt Lift takes fat from the waist and injects it into the cheeks to give a fuller appearance.

And now Holly has admitted to doing the same, as she revealed to having a boob job before even getting on TV.

She revealed her body insecurities all started with a comment from a man she was dating.

“I was already insecure; I didn’t have much self-worth or self-esteem,” she explained.

“I remember going on a night out and one of the guys being like ‘See, if you had t**s like that you’d be amazing,’ and my friend had big boobs and I was like ‘I’ve got nothing here.’

“I wanted a boob job before I even started puberty.”

Holly admitted she was getting paid well from Geordie Shore and at 21, had little bills to pay for so instead spent it on surgery.

“I was like, I can try and look like a Kardashian, and life is going to be okay,” she continued.

“Unfortunately, now I’m looking like a deflated water balloon because of everything but you live and learn.”

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Geordie Shore’s Holly Hagan admits that she regrets her BBL[/caption]

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She also revealed she struggled to get through doors after so much surgery[/caption]

The mum-of-one who works as a fitness coach now says she knows how to manipulate her body naturally, and regrets the BBL.

I can’t put weight on now because I can’t fit through doors.

Holly Hagan

The BBL Holly had injected fat to her bum and hip area, making it difficult to shift even with exercise.

“Now, it’s going to be really hard for me to achieve that gym-body look,” she added.

“I’m always going to have this abnormal, large backside if I ever gain weight, and this is actually the reason why I’m slimmer now than I ever have been; it’s because I’ve been working so hard to get rid of the BBL.

“If I put any weight on, it goes straight to my bum, so now I’m held by this imaginary crutch because I’m like ‘I can’t put weight on now because I can’t fit through doors.’

“I look silly.”

Asked if she would give her younger self advice on trend-led surgery, Holly revealed she wished she would have realised the idea of the perfect body constantly changing.

She said: “Don’t follow the trend, and know that just because you have boobs, it doesn’t mean that boys are going to fancy you or not.

“A man isn’t just there because you’ve got boobs or a bum.”

“I’d love to say to my younger self, please don’t do that,” Holly continued.

“Not only is a BBL going to look horrendous after you’ve had a child, it’s also so dangerous and you could literally die, and that is not worth anything.”

DANIEL MUNOZ (£4.9m) is the Dream Team defender who refuses to drop down the rankings.

We tipped the Crystal Palace wing-back in last week’s transfer recommendations article and he delivered in spades with a 15-point haul against Doncaster on Monday night.

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The Colombia international scored the opening goal and contributed to a clean sheet in the Eagles’ 2-0 win over their League Two opponents in the FA Cup fourth round.

At the time of writing, Munoz is the top-scoring asset in his position for Gameweek 23.

More broadly, he’s the most in-form defender in the game having plundered 35 points from his last three outings.

But even that doesn’t tell the full story of his fruitful form of late.

Munoz has been on a tear since Boxing Day, banking a mighty 88 points across the last eight Gameweeks!

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Munoz does it all[/caption]

This surge has propelled the 28-year-old up to third in the defensive rankings.

TOP DREAM TEAM DREAM DEFENDERS THIS SEASON:

• 223 pts – Trent Alexander-Arnold (£6m)
• 195 pts – Pedro Porro (£4.5m)
• 189 pts – Daniel Munoz (£4.9m)
• 187 pts – Virgil van Dijk (£5m)
• 173 pts – Gabriel (£4.8m)

The fact Munoz is rubbing shoulders with the absolute cream of the crop without European fixtures to bolster his schedule is highly impressive.

One of the reasons he’s been able to amass such a high total is Oliver Glasner’s reluctance to rest him in the domestic cups.

Munoz has earned 42 points from six appearances split between the Carabao Cup and FA Cup in 2024/25.

And it’s this boon that makes him a particularly tempting option for the foreseeable future.

Palace have four fixtures to fulfil across the next three Gameweeks and Munoz should start them all so long as he remains fit: Everton, Fulham, Aston Villa, Millwall.

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Munoz is the first name on Oliver Glasner’s team sheet[/caption]

The ex-Genk defender is such a strong Dream Team asset because he has multiple routes to points.

Glasner’s side have tightened up in recent weeks with five clean sheets in their last six games in all competitions – half their tally for the season.

Munoz is also one of just two players to have made 100+ tackles in 2024/25, with Noussair Mazraoui (£2.9m) being the other.

In fact, he’s earned a whopping 45 points from tackles alone this season.

Factor in three goals plus five assists and it’s recipe for sustained success.

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Only Alexander-Arnold averages more points-per-game than Munoz among defenders[/caption]

Amazingly, only Alexander-Arnold (7.2) averages more points-per-game than Munoz (6.8m) among defenders this season.

Palace’s No12 features in 3.3% of teams right now but he deserves a steep popularity spike this month.

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'It is absolutely absurd that we cannot lawfully sack them.'

There’s magic to the madness.

The actress lost son Archie in 2009.

David Tennant is polishing up his script ahead of this Sunday’s Baftas after one of his jokes ‘p****d off’ Cate Blanchett.

The Doctor Who sensation, 53, is returning to host the annual award ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall.

However, David has taken notes on what not to say after noticing he made a certain Hollywood icon uncomfortable.

Speaking to Radio Times, the Inside Man actor explained: ‘The Baftas are supposed to be kind. Last year we weren’t trying to roast people, but there was a joke about Cate Blanchett, and she looked a little bit annoyed, a little bit p***ed off.

‘And I remember going, “Oh God, no. I think you’re brilliant. I was just trying to be witty and make a point about how you’ve got lots of prizes, and we love you.”’

Despite the joke not sitting well with the Tar actress, 55, on the night the audience seemed to see the funny side.

David said: ‘I’ve only learned from hosting tonight, there are only two people in the world who know who’ve won. I always thought like the seat planner would know and they’d put winners at the front or the end of the aisle. 

‘No, they’ve got hidden cameras and they can pick you up anywhere, so if you’ve got to scramble and climb over Cate Blanchett to get your hands on an award, that is what you do.’

He added: ‘It’s a metaphor for the acting industry generally.’

David previously opened up to Metro about how he feels about hosting the prestigious ceremony for the second year running, and why’s not afraid of doing a bad job.

‘I definitely have the advantage of this not being my day job,’ he said ahead of the announcement.

‘It’s a lovely thing to be asked to do. It’s a huge privilege and it’s very giddy-making.

‘But I’ve sort of got a bit of a free pass because nobody expects me to be any good at it.’

Let’s face it, he will smash it.

‘I hope it will just be as fun as it was before,’ David said. ‘I mean, I quite enjoyed myself. It was a slightly mad thing to be asked to do and not something I ever aspired to or imagined would come my way.’

EE BAFTA Film Awards premiers Sunday February 16 at 7pm on BBC One.

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