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A HUGELY popular beauty item has been urgently recalled over fears they could contain cancer-causing chemicals.

L’Oréal has slapped a ‘do not use’ alert on its La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo facial moisturiser in stores across the US as it grapples with the shocking revelation.

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L’Oréal has slapped a ‘do not use’ alert on its La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo facial treatment[/caption]

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It is believed the US-based products could contain benzene, a group one carcinogen[/caption]

The cosmetics giant fears the product, which sets buyers back £27, could contain benzene, a group one carcinogen.

Brits will be relieved to hear that the contamination does not affect UK-based products, which are sold in pharmacy chains including Boots and Superdrug.

The US formulation of Effaclar Duo contains the ingredient benzoyl peroxide (BPO), which kills bacteria to help treat acne.

But BPO is known to break down into benzene in certain conditions, including warm temperatures. 

In a statement, L’Oréal told Bloomberg: “In close coordination with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), we have proactively decided to remove the limited remaining units of the current formula of Effaclar Duo from retailers. 

“This decision also enables a seamless transition to our new and improved Effaclar Duo formula, which has been in development since 2024 and will be available to consumers soon.”

Benzene “is a chemical that is a colorless or light yellow liquid at room temperature. It has a sweet odor and is highly flammable,” according to the Centers for Disease Control.

The chemical evaporates into the air very quickly and may sink into low-lying areas.

Benzene, which occurs naturally in volcanoes and forest fires and is found in cigarette smoke, dissolves only slightly in water and will float on top of the water.

It is used in the production of other chemicals that are used to make plastics, resins, and nylon, as well as lubricants, rubbers, dyes, detergents, drugs, and pesticides.

The Sun Online has reached out to L’Oréal for comment.

It comes just days after a popular children’s gardening set was recalled over a “serious chemical risk”.

Shoppers have been warned over a seven-piece toy set for kids sold by Costco in the UK.

The Long Handle Hoe and Rake in Stanley Jr. Kids Wheelbarrow and seven-piece Garden Sets have been urgently pulled from shelves.

They do not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Office for Product Safety and Standards officials confirmed yellow paint on the hoe and rake handles contains “excess concentrations of migratable lead”.

Health risks of exposure include kidney damage, problems in the circulatory system and developing brains.

The unborn babies of pregnant women and young children are the most sensitive to lead.

Customers have been warned to check for the Costco item number 1662178, batch 12/2023, and SKU SGH021-08-SY.

What happens if you are exposed to benzene?

Exposure to high levels of benzene can cause drowsiness, headaches, irregular heartbeat, and unconsciousness.

Benzene causes long-term harmful effects on the bone marrow and can cause a decrease in red blood cells, leading to anemia.

According to the Department of Health and Human Services, benzene can cause cancer, including leukemia.

Those exposed to benzene poisoning are urged to go to the hospital to receive immediate medical care.

MANCHESTER UNITED admit they “risk” a five-year trophy drought by committing £2BILLION to ‘New Trafford’.

United yesterday unveiled their vision for a state-of-the-art, 100,000-seater home next to the Theatre of Dreams.

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Man Utd have unveiled ambitious plans for a new £2bn stadium[/caption]

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Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe revealed the club would have gone bust without his intervention[/caption]

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United chief executive Omar Berrada admits the £2bn outlat is a “risk”[/caption]

But it came less than 24 hours after co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe claimed the club could have gone bust by Christmas without his savage cost-cutting measures.

The “brave” stadium plans were backed by legendary former boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

While chief executive Omar Berrada hopes current under-fire boss Ruben Amorim will still be in charge when the stadium is completed in 2030.

However, asked if the build could affect their competitiveness on the pitch, Berrada admitted: “That is a risk.

“Clearly it’s something we want to avoid.

“We don’t want to inhibit our ability to invest in the team, for us to continue being competitive while we are building a new stadium.

“There are various ways around that; one of the things we are looking at is to shorten the construction timelines so we can have a new stadium within five years, that’s our ambition.

“In the meantime, by getting our finances back in order and becoming profitable, we believe we can be very competitive.”

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Prem rivals Arsenal and Tottenham have also moved homes in recent memory — and suffered on the field as a result.

But Berrada added: “The big benefit that this club has is that it has the biggest fanbase in the world and therefore the ability to be the No 1 in terms of revenues it generates.”

United hope to start construction this year, but the aim is to be in their new home by the start of the 2030-31 season.

The Manchester United Supporters Trust (MUST) said the images looked “stunning and exciting” but the project raises more questions than answers.

Amorim’s men are currently 14th in the table and many regulars believe the squad needs a major rebuild.

The MUST statement said: “Whilst investment is much needed and welcome, fans remain anxious about what it means and what the consequences will be.

“Will it drive up ticket prices and force out local fans? Will it add to the debt burden which has held back the club for the last two decades?

“Will it lead to reduced investment in the playing side at a time when it is so badly needed?”

The stadium plans were backed by Fergie, who said: “Manchester United should always strive for the best in everything it does.

“Old Trafford holds so many special memories for me but we must be brave and seize this opportunity to build a new home fit for the future, where history can be made.”

United believe they can continue to play in the 74,000-capacity Old Trafford, which has been their home since 1910, right up until their new stadium is ready.

The cost of the project left some fans scratching their heads — as it came just a few hours after Ratcliffe issued his chilling warning about the club’s finances.

Berrada confirmed the stadium, along with club areas like fan zones and a megastore, will not be paid for by the general public.

He added: “We won’t be asking for taxpayer money.

“But, at the same time, the stadium, the new build in isolation does not make sense if there’s not an investment in the wider generation project.”

United will also explore the possibility of raising some cash by selling the new stadium’s naming rights.

Berrada admitted the hope in the boardroom is that Amorim will still be in charge come 2030.

The Frenchman said: “We’d love it if he was still coach when we move.”

United’s hopes of playing Champions League football next term are hanging on them winning the Europa League.

They host Real Sociedad in a last-16 second-leg clash on Thursday night with the score 1-1.

Berrada said: “If we qualify to the Champions League, we will have more revenues and we’ll have more capacity to invest in the team.”

AN ICONIC British sports car brand has unveiled its new £100,000 flagship model.

Morgan Motor Company revealed its new motor, the Supersport, with the help of a Top Gear legend on Tuesday at the firm’s headquarters in Malvern, Worcestershire.

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Former Top Gear host Richard Hammond helped unveil Morgan’s newest motor[/caption]

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The incredibly lightweight Supersport costs £102,000 and comes with a powerful six-cylinder engine which produces 335bhp[/caption]

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The model was revealed on Tuesday at an event at Morgan’s headquarters in Worcestershire[/caption]

The iconic carmaker partnered with former Top Gear host Richard Hammond to help to unveil the new model, which is set to replace the Morgan Plus Six.

Since production of the Plus Six ended last year, only a limited-edition Pinnacle version has been released.

Now, Morgan hopes to cement its future with the brand new Supersport.

Each of the new models will be made using the time-honoured tradition of hand forming its CXV-aluminium body over a wooden ash frame.

The lightweight two-seater comes powered with a BMW-borrowed turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine that puts out 335bhp.

It also comes with the BMW ZF eight-speed automatic gearbox and can race up from 0 to 62mph in just under four seconds.

The modern motor has a top speed of 166mph, although you’ll probably only want to reach a speed this high with the hard-top roof closed.

You can get the motor with a hard-top roof for an extra £5,500 or with a traditional folding soft top for an additional £3,500.

Managing director Matthew Hole said: “Supersport marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Morgan – a flagship that reflects the spirit and confidence of our brand today.

“Supersport embodies an effortless combination of dynamic performance – thanks to its new lightweight ‘CXV’ aluminium platform – and contemporary yet unmistakable design.

“Every element has been carefully considered to create an engaging and responsive driving experience, where technology is seamlessly integrated to enhance – rather than overpower – the connection between car and driver.”

The motor is priced at £102,000 and first test drives will be available at dealerships from mid-April.

Customer deliveries are due later this year.

This comes just weeks after fears were raised for Morgan’s future, as it is among a small group of low-volume manufacturers that could be heavily impacted by the UK’s mandated electrification timeline.

Currently, manufacturers that sell fewer than 2,500 cars annually in the UK are exempt from the zero emission vehicle, or ZEV, mandate, which requires mainstream firms to hit an 80% EV mix by 2030.

This means the likes of Morgan, as well as Caterham, Ginetta and Lister, won’t have to develop and rush through the creation of an all-electric motor within the next few years.

However, it remains unclear whether these smaller brands will also be spared from the 2030 ban on new pure internal combustion engine sales.

What’s more, the rules state that hybrids with a “meaningful” electric range can remain on sale until 2035, when all new cars in the UK must be fully electric.

Morgan, which is 115 years old, produces around 850 cars a year and has a six-month waiting list for orders.

Its motors are famed for their ability to blend classic design and traditional craftsmanship with modern technology.

‘A LOT OF AMBIGUITY’ OVER SALES

Recently, the firm’s managing director, Matthew Hole, expressed frustration over “a lot of ambiguity” surrounding what smaller manufacturers will be permitted to sell.

He said: “To get a car into production for 2030 as an EV, we need two-and-a-half to three years, based on where we are today, so we’ve got a little bit of time left.

“But the clock is ticking pretty fast at the moment – and for manufacturers like us, that’s a hard deadline.

“We have to plan our investment. I can’t really find out on 1 January 2027; I’m planning my investment for 2030 now.”

This timeframe for development is proving to be a significant challenge for Morgan’s decision-makers.

Hole added: “If we need an EV in 2030 or we need an EV in 2035, those are two very different scenarios, and they significantly change how we approach product planning going forward.

“Our customers are telling us that they would like to keep buying internal combustion engines, and the legislation isn’t clear today on when we will be required to move to EVs in all markets.

“We have other markets around the world, and they are internal combustion-engines. Our cars are incredibly clean.

“It’s an incredibly clean engine and transmission package. The cars are really lightweight, they’re low-emission, and they’re actually really sustainable by design.”

JEAN-PHILIPPE MATETA is training alone in the Spanish sunshine after his horrific head injury.

The French forward flew to Marbella earlier this week with the rest of the Crystal Palace squad for a warm-weather camp.

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Jean-Phillipe Mateta was karate kicked in the face by Liam Roberts in Palace’s FA Cup clash with Millwall[/caption]

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The Frenchman was rushed to hospital and required 26 stitches for a severe laceration[/caption]

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But Mateta, 27, is not working with his team-mates as he recovers from the karate-kick challenge by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts that shocked football 11 days ago. Roberts was sent off.

Mateta was taken to hospital with a severe laceration to his left ear, which needed 25 stitches.

The striker was pictured in a holiday resort in Marbella wearing a plaster on his left earlobe and a black headband.

Because of the nature of the injury, the club’s top scorer will not risk full training during the short break, let alone be involved in tomorrow’s friendly game.

Palace are due to take on Norwegian top-flight side Hamarkameratene before flying home on Friday.

Oliver Glasner’s team do not have a Premier League match this weekend because scheduled opponents Newcastle face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.

Boss Glasner is hopeful Mateta will be fit and ready to play in the FA Cup quarter-final at London neighbours Fulham on March 29.

He said: “Fortunately, he had no fractures and no concussion.

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Jean-Philippe Mattea has been Crystal Palace’s star man this season[/caption]

“It’s a huge wound that was stitched. But the healing is going like we expected and hoped.

“If everything goes how we expect and wish, he should be available for the Fulham game.

“Everybody is in touch with JP and messaging him.

“Everybody knows he’s doing well. He’ll be back soon.”

Mateta, who has scored 15 goals in all competitions this season, took to social media to allay fears over his health hours after being booted in the face by Roberts — who also received a six-game ban.

After the 3-1 victory over the Lions, he wrote on Instagram: “I’m doing well. I hope to be back very soon.

“And stronger than ever. Well done, guys, for the great job today. I love you.”

LIVERPOOL star Alexis Mac Allister was pelted with missiles by Paris Saint-Germain fans while taking a corner in their Champions League penalty defeat.

Mac Allister’s Reds went into the second leg of the last-16 tie with a 1-0 lead but ended up crashing out of the tournament in heartbreaking fashion.

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Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister was pelted with missiles by PSG fans[/caption]

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It occurred when the midfielder went to take a corner in the Champions League clash[/caption]

Liverpool escaped the first leg in the Parc des Princes with victory thanks to Harvey Elliott’s 87^th minute strike – their only shot on target in the game.

And the Premier League leaders looked to make their advantage count at Anfield on Tuesday night as they pressed for a second.

But it was PSG who broke the deadlock in the 12^th minute when Ousmane Dembele took advantage of Ibrahim Konate’s error.

The goal sent visiting fans into jubilant celebrations.

And the party continued throughout the game as both sides looked to take the lead.

However, PSG fans also refused to relent when Liverpool won a corner.

Argentine midfielder Mac Allister went over to the flag to take the set-piece.

But he was greeted with a barrage of missiles and bottles in shocking scenes.

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The behaviour of PSG fans certainly didn’t go down well with the Liverpool faithful.

Taking to social media, they criticised the travelling supporters for their missile-throwing antics.

One said: “Not very nice stuff.”

Another declared: “Throwing bottles, classy.”

One noted: “Stewards should throw them out.”

Another added: “Clowns.”

As the game progressed, neither side could break the deadlock.

The match eventually went to a penalty shootout.

And it was PSG who booked their place in the quarters after Darwin Nunez and Curtis Jones had their spot-kicks saved.

TYRA Banks left fans saying she looked “completely different”, as she showed off her dramatic new look at Paris Fashion Week.

The iconic Victoria’s Secret model, 51, turned heads as she joined a host of celebrities at the prestigious event in the French capital.

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Tyra Banks showed off her bold new look at Paris Fashion Week[/caption]

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The star looked completely different as she stepped out in the French capital[/caption]

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Tyra was seen attending the star-studded Balenciaga show[/caption]

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Tyra – who shot to fame in the 90s – was spotted at the Balenciaga Womenswear Fall/Winter 2025-2026 show.

The former America’s Next Top Model host was seen dressed in a chic all-black ensemble that included an oversized jacket and dress.

Tara looked like she was going for the bleached brow look, similar to the same one Miley Cyrus went for at the Oscars.

She completed the daring look with pink eyeshadow and glossy lips, and had her hair pulled back in a ponytail.

The former Dancing With The Stars host joined other stars at the big event, including Alessandra Ambrosio and Romeo Beckham.

Fans were quick to talk about her new look, with one saying: “She doesn’t look bad, just not the same.”

Another added; “Wow Tyra looks completely different.”

LIVING DOWN UNDER

Meanwhile, Tyra has been living out in Sydney with her boyfriend Louis Bélanger-Martin for over a year now.

The star is getting ready to launch her ice cream store chain Smize & Dream out there.

Over the last year, Tyra has been keen to show off her natural beauty.

She has used Instagram to showcase her makeup free look, and it has gone down well with fans.

Tyra recently posted a picture of herself with a fresh face and beachy hair.

In the comment section, fans praised the star for her authentic beauty.

“Supermodel regardless,” one follower wrote.

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Another said, “Real queen!”

“That’s why I always admire you, you keep it real in real time,” a third commented

TYRA’S JOURNEY

Tyra began modeling when she was 15 and went on to be the first Black woman on the covers of GQ and Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue.

She then went on to appear in several TV shows and movies including Life Size with Lindsay Lohan, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Coyote Ugly.

But her biggest break was becoming one of the first Victoria’s Secret angels.

In 2003, Tyra created the reality competition series America’s Next Top Model, for which she was named executive producer and host from its inception until 2015.

She later hosted her own chat show, The Tyra Banks Show, during her time on ANTM, and was the Dancing With The Stars presenter.

IS this the week when Arne Slot’s Liverpool lose two legs of a potential Treble.

Because this was the worst of all worlds for the Reds as they suffered the heartbreak of a penalty shoot-out – after a shattering two hours of football to leave them with weary legs before Sunday’s Carabao Cup Final against Newcastle. 

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Paris Saint-Germain celebrate their Champions League triumph[/caption]

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Paris St Germain keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma – the man who thwarted England in the Euros final shoot-out of 2021 – saved from Anfield fall-guy Darwin Nunez and sub Curtis Jones to send his side into a likely Champions League quarter-final against Aston Villa next month.

Liverpool have won seven major finals on penalty shoot-outs, including two European Cups – but this was the night when their luck ended from 12 yards. 

Over two legs, PSG deserved to progress – they battered Liverpool in an unlikely first-leg defeat then became only the second side this season to win at Anfield.

After a classic European tie between the champions-elect of England and the permanent kings of France, Slot’s side face an uphill struggle to regain energy for a Wembley showpiece at the weekend. 

Ousmane Dembele prodded home the early goal which levelled the tie on aggregate and after several swings of the pendulum, Paris kept their nerve in the shoot-out.  

Liverpool had taken a plastering from Paris in the first leg, only spared from a heavy defeat by their keeper Alisson playing like a cross between Lev Yashin and Jesus Christ. 

It had been as good a performance any team could have produced without scoring from Luis Enrique’s men – only for sub Harvey Elliott to deck them with a late sucker blow. 

Slot selected the same starting line-up that withstood that pummelling at the Parc des Princes and the visitors were unchanged too.

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Salah had been shackled by Nuno Mendes last week and he was denied an opener by the same player within five minutes – Alexis Mac Allister squared to the Egyptian whose shot was blocked over the bar by the PSG left-back.

Soon Salah was darting forward, exchanging passes with Diogo Jota and curling a shot narrowly wide.

Yet having created more in 11 minutes than they had in 90 last week, Liverpool conceded. 

A Mendes pass found Dembele in space and he released Bradley Barcola, whose low ball to the near post caused chaos, Ibrahima Konate sliding in but wrong-footing Alisson, allowing Dembele to hurdle the prone keeper and tap in the loose ball. 

It was Dembele’s 21st goal of this year – not this season. He is hotter even than Salah. 

Konate, who ought to have been sent off early on in Paris, almost made amends for his defensive error by drilling a long-range shot which Gianluigi Donnarumma turned wide. 

It was wild end-to-end stuff, Alisson off his line to pull off a decent save from Barcola.  

Dembele ought to have given Paris the aggregate lead when Khvichka Kvaratskhelia – the winger who tormented Liverpool in France – released him with a sweet through-ball only for a poor touch to allow Alisson to smother. 

Then it was Kvaratskhelia’s chance to spurn a golden opportunity, latching on to Barcola’s cut-back but blazing over.

Next, Dembele had a curling shot deflected wide and Liverpool were rocking. 

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Ousmane Dembele levels the tie early on at Anfield[/caption]

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Dembele celebrates his early opener[/caption]

Ref Istvan Kovacs was consistently refusing to bend to the howling whines of The Kop and he turned down a penalty shout just before half-time when Fabian Ruiz had a kick at Dominik Szoboszlai on the edge of the box.

Still, Liverpool are renowned for upping their game in the second half and, straight after the restart, Marquinhos was booked for hauling down Luis Diaz as the hosts seized some momentum. 

The Reds thought they had regained the lead when Trent Alexander-Arnold struck the inside of the post and Szoboszlai found the net, only for the linesman to stick up a flag and rule Diaz to have been offside earlier in the move.

This was far better from Slot’s side and Szoboszlai was soon thwarted again, his deflected wide by an excellent block from Pacho 

From the resulting corner, Donnarumma used his vast wing-span to make a sprawling save from a Diaz header. 

For the first time in the entire tie, PSG were seriously under the cosh, with Liverpool attacking in waves. 

There was another decent penalty shout soon after – Alexander-Arnold’s pass releasing  Salah, who pushed over on the edge of the box by Nunes – Kovacs unmoved again. 

Slot sent on Darwin Nunez for Jota and Jarell Quansah slotted in at right-back after Alexander-Arnold was forced off through injury. 

From an Andy Roberrson free-kick, Quansah headed against the inside of the post.

Nunez was adding a chaos factor up front and Diaz forced another decent save from Donnarumma before Kvaratskhelia went close on a rare PSG break.

In extra-time, the momentum swung back to Paris – subs Beraldo and Desire Doue both went close early on, then Alisson made a fine save to turn a Dembele shot wide.   

But when it came to spot-kicks, Paris produced a perfect four from four as Donnarumma made the difference with two of his trademark swooping saves. 

Liverpool may have to content themselves with the Premier League title this season – unless they can revitalise themselves for Sunday.

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PSG advance to the quarter-finals[/caption]

A MUM has revealed how she foiled her six-year-old’s vile prank – which was so bad, trolls were left saying it had ‘put them off motherhood’.

Beth Whitaker took to TikTok to share the disgusting practical joke, which she luckily sniffed out before it was too late.

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The shocking clip, which she posted to her account @bethwhitaker99, has so far been viewed over 641,000 times.

The mum was cleaning her son’s room when she stumbled across her own bottle of body spray.

To Beth’s surprise, the bottle was nearly full.

“I thought, ‘oh, my God, I didn’t have much of this left,'” said Beth. “Like, what is this? It’s p**s. It is p**s.”

To Beth’s horror, her darling son has kindly replenished her fancy spray – using his own urine.

She continued: “And you know why he’s done it? To prank me.

“Because we had a little falling out yesterday, so he has p****d in this, put the twisty thing on, in hopes that I will spray it on me.”

Thankfully, Beth was clever enough to check the bottle before spritzing herself with the horror surprise.

She managed to remain remarkably calm despite the close-miss, but admitted she felt “sick.”

And not willing to risk falling victim to any other tricks, she decided to chuck out the rest of her body spray collection.

“I’m throwing all of them out now, because I can’t trust him.

“Why on earth? What went through his head?”

Beth was left disgusted by her young son’s cunning plan, and couldn’t understand why he had thought the prank would be funny.

TikTok users were left divided

Users were left divided – with some seeing the comical side and others horrified.

One person wrote: “I mean, it’s a little funny.”

While a second commented: “He’s only six, he’s a legend in the making.”

And a third said: “That kid’s going places.” 

But one disgusted viewer commented: “You’ve put me off motherhood.”

And another person suggested Beth got her own back: “Say that you sprayed some perfume on his pillow.”

Former NBA legend and co-owner of Milwaukee Bucks Junior Bridgeman has tragically passed away at the age of 71.

Bridgeman reportedly fell ill during an appearance at the Galt House hotel in Louisville before dying later.

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Paying tributes to the former player, Milwaukee Bucks said in a statement: “The Milwaukee Bucks are shocked and saddened by the tragic passing of Bucks legend and owner Junior Bridgeman. 

“We are heartbroken by Junior’s passing and we send our deepest condolences to his wife, Doris, his children, Eden, Justin, and Ryan, his entire family and all those close to him.

“Junior’s retired No. 2 jersey hangs in Fiserv Forum, serving as a constant remembrance of his outstanding play on the court and his impact on the Bucks’ success.

“His hard work and perseverance led him to become one of the nation’s top business leaders and, last September, Junior’s professional life came full circle when he returned to the Bucks family as an owner.

“His memory will always be an inspiration to the Bucks organization.”

Bridgeman played with the Milwaukee Bucks for nine NBA seasons.

A representative for the Al J. Schneider Company, which owns the Galt House, confirmed Bridgeman’s tragic death, calling him “an integral part of our community”.

He said in a statement: “Junior Bridgeman was an integral part of our community. From his athletic impact to his philanthropic efforts, he will be deeply missed.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Bridgeman family during this time.”

Apart from being a hero NBA player, Bridgemnt was also a uni legend, playing three seasons for Louisville from 1972-75.

Bridgeman led Louisville to the 1975 Final Four, but his team lost in overtime to UCLA, which went on to secure John Wooden’s 10th and Final NCAA title.

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