Mikel Arteta will be ‘furious’ and will be hurting as his Arsenal players leave for international duty after a shock 3-0 loss to Brighton, believes Jamie Carragher.

The Gunners won their first four league games this season but that run came to am abrupt end at the Amex.

Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas and Chema Andres scored the goals as the Seagulls soared to a stunning win and into third in the early-season table.

Arteta was very critical of his own players after the game, saying: ‘Extremely disappointed. But first of all, we have to congratulate Brighton; they deserved it.

‘They were the better team, and from our side, there were certain basics in football that you need to accomplish in football, especially in the Premier League that we didn’t.

‘In the first duel. Winning the first ball, especially with how direct they were. They put us in a really difficult place.

‘In our own half, the amount of technical errors. We didn’t respect any principle of play that you have to get out of that man to man situation and that put us on the back foot so it was very difficult to control the game.’

Carragher still expects Arsenal to be challenging for the Premier League title again this season, but Arteta will be hurt by the result, especially as there is now a lengthy international break, running into next month.

‘I think Arsenal will be fine, I think it’s more about what it does for the other teams. I think everyone raises their belief, thinking that if Brighton can do it, why can’t we do it?’ Carragher said on his Sky Sports podcast.

‘What will hurt Mikel Arteta is the fact that it’s the game before the international break. He’ll be so desperate to have his players on the training pitch, have a team meeting, go through the game. He’ll have to wait three weeks for that now and maybe by that time his anger will have subsided, because I’m sure he’ll be furious.

‘We can’t expect the best teams to perform every single week. It was a real bad one for them, but how consistent Arsenal have been for so long, I’m sure they’ll get back on track.’

Carragher sees the Premier League title race as between Arsenal and Manchester City this season, seeing his doubts over City already dispelled by their midfield signings of Elliot Anderson, Enzo Fernandez and Ayyoub Bouaddi.

‘I didn’t see them winning the league without Rodri, but I must say Elliot Anderson has started brilliantly,’ said the Liverpool legend. ‘Enzo coming in as well from Chelsea, he’s a good player. Whether people like him or not doesn’t matter. They’ve got two really good midfield players there.

‘Maybe you could argue that the midfield area is better now with the three players coming in to replace the two of Rodri and Bernardo Silva. Certainly a lot younger and fresher.

‘I think those two [Man City and Arsenal] are a gulf away from everybody else.’

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By JAMES GORDON, US NEWS REPORTER

Published: 03:51 BST, 21 September 2026 | Updated: 03:54 BST, 21 September 2026

Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford, has died at 27.

Presley died on Sunday at a rehab facility according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, reported TMZ.

An autopsy has not yet been carried out.

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Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford, has died at 27

Kaia Gerber and her brother Presley are pictured together in 2018

Many people still face disbelief about its impact in healthcare settings, at work and among friends and family.

A Belfast GP says people with migraine must be believed as a new report today reveals the condition’s mental health toll.

That’s according to a new report by The Migraine Trust, Unbelievable: the mental health toll of not being believed about the severity and impact of migraine, which combines new polling of people with migraine with a review of existing research and support service data from the charity.

Nine in ten people with migraine (90%) say they have not felt believed about the severity or impact of their health condition with more than three quarters (77%) saying that disbelief has damaged their mental health.

Migraine Awareness Week starts today (September 21) and runs until September 27. The theme of this year’s annual awareness campaign is ‘Believe Me’.

Migraine affects around one in seven people in the UK and can cause debilitating symptoms, from severe head pain and dizziness to sensory sensitivity, nausea and vomiting.

Yet many people still face disbelief about its impact in healthcare settings, at work and among friends and family.

Prof Jenny Johnston, a GP in Belfast and Clinical Professor of Medical Education, has personal experience from the dual perspective of doctor and patient.

She said: “Aged 24 and working as a junior doctor, I suddenly started to see flashing lights and distorted images. I panicked that I was having a stroke, but when the headache kicked in, I realised what it was and have lived with migraine ever since.

“As a doctor and patient, I am very aware some people may experience challenges with getting the impact of their condition understood. Yet migraine can be very disabling.

“It is increasingly seen as a complex neurological condition involving inflammation – far more than ‘just a headache’.

“It is so important for people to seek urgent medical assistance if they have any new symptoms and not just assume they are migraine, as other important issues need to be ruled out too.

“For those struggling with diagnosed migraine, there are now a number of advanced treatments available on the NHS. One of these has reduced my own migraines from every day to once a week. Effective treatments are out there, and there is definitely hope for migraine sufferers.”

Nearly a third (31%) of people with migraine said they had not felt believed by a colleague or manager at work and almost one in four (24%) said they had not felt believed by their family or someone they live with. One in five (20%) said they did not feel believed by a healthcare professional.

Worryingly, The Migraine Trust’s helpline data suggests worsening mental health more broadly among people with migraine. Callers mentioning suicidal thoughts rose by 54% in the last six months and almost trebled year-on-year, up 270%.

People reporting isolation and wellbeing struggles also increased, up 15% and 26% respectively. These latest figures add to existing evidence that paints a concerning picture of the mental health impact of migraine.

Previous research conducted by The Migraine Trust has examined the different ways that the condition can affect mental health and wellbeing.

Rob Music, Chief Executive, The Migraine Trust, said: “A common perception of migraine is that it is ‘just a headache’ and ‘it can’t be that bad’, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. This new report sets out the compounding effect that not being believed about migraine has on mental health and paints an incredibly concerning picture.

“Many living with the condition are facing disbelief and downplaying of their symptoms in all parts of their lives, from healthcare settings to workplaces, and even, sadly, among loved ones. The impact of this for those living with migraine can be devastating.

“We need to urgently tackle the stigma associated with migraine. This Migraine Awareness Week, we are calling for greater public understanding of the condition, especially among employers and healthcare professionals.

“This simple act can have a profound impact on the quality of care and support that people with migraine so desperately need.”

To find out how to get involved, visit migrainetrust.org.

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The initiative is being run by Pheniks in the Community CIC in partnership with Elite Community Hub in Halliwell and is open to both serving and former members of the Armed Forces, regardless of their fitness level or boxing experience.

Organisers say the sessions combine boxing-based exercise with a supportive and social environment, giving veterans the opportunity to connect with others who understand the challenges and experiences of military life.

The programme is designed to be accessible to everyone, with no previous boxing background required.

Sessions take place at Elite Boxing Gym, Halliwell, Bolton and are offered across three weekly time slots:

Wednesdays, 10am to 11am – Over-50s veterans

Thursdays, 6pm to 7pm – Veterans and their families

Thursdays, 7pm to 8pm – Veterans-only session

Pheniks in the Community CIC said the project aims to provide more than just exercise, helping veterans build friendships, reduce isolation and access a welcoming community space.

The sessions are free to attend and organisers are encouraging anyone with a military background who may be interested to come along and give it a try.

For more information, veterans can contact Pheniks in the Community CIC or visit the sessions at Elite Boxing Gym.

Meryl Streep‘s casting as Aslan in the forthcoming Narnia film has sparked furious Christian backlash, while some critics have slammed the ‘woke‘ gender swap. 

Greta Gerwig, who has helmed other projects such as Barbie (2023) and Little Women (2019), is both writing and directing Netflix‘s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew.

The movie is slated to hit theaters next year on February 12, 2027 before releasing on Netflix two months later on April 2. 

Streep, 77, has been cast to voice Aslan, a mythical talking lion in the world of Narnia who parallels Jesus Christ in the books written by C.S. Lewis. 

Liam Neeson originally voiced the lion in the trilogy of movies released from 2005-2010, which raked in around $1.5 billion globally. 

Social media users took to X to voice their thoughts on Streep’s casting as the almighty male lion, which has also garnered backlash from Christians. 

Streep, 77, has been cast to voice Aslan, a mythical talking lion in the world of Narnia who parallels Jesus Christ in the books written by C.S. Lewis

One penned, ‘Aslan is based on the story of Jesus. Jesus is male, and Aslan is obviously a male lion. What’s this about?’ 

Another wrote, ‘Dear Meryl Streep. I have watched your films and loved your talent for 40 years. Please do not do this. They are using you and your good name to blaspheme Christians. 

‘Is this what you want to be remembered for? Stop now. Signed a life long fan,’ they added. 

An X user said, ‘Another woke nonsense I will ignore. Hollywood hates money. Going woke, going broke. And extremely stupid.’ 

‘It doesn’t even make sense why a MALE LION would sound like Meryl Streep! It’s ridiculous!’ a fan shared. 

One typed, ‘It’s rather sad what Greta is doing to CS Lewis classic. It has a Christian undertone and for some reason it’s not acceptable. The bigotry in Hollywood is disappointing & creepy.’ 

Another shared, ‘Stripping the Christian themes out of Narnia leaves you with something that is a complete different story. 

‘Typical Hollywood. They want Christian art but without the Christ. It doesn’t work like that,’ they added. 

Liam Neeson originally voiced the lion in the trilogy of movies released from 2005-2010, which raked in around $1.5 billion globally; seen earlier this month in Toronto 

Social media users took to X to voice their thoughts on Streep’s casting as the almighty male lion, which has also garnered backlash from Christians

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A fan commented, ‘This is insane. It’s a male lion, the king of beasts and it parallels Christ. This completely changes the story. This movie is DOA!’ 

‘Bold decision but the type that could destroy buzz for a story with a strong Christian influence. Feels very Snow White-esque. Why does Hollywood keeping doing this,’ one also penned. 

Another said, ‘CS Lewis is cringing from beyond the grave,’ and one wrote, ‘Can’t wait not to watch. You know what would be unique these days? A faithful adaptation. This subversion is old and boring af.’ 

‘That’s okay, we already have great Narnia movies. This one just won’t exist in my household,’ an X user shared. 

One wrote, ‘Should not be called The Chronicles of Narnia. This is by far the worst adaptation of a book.’ 

Others voiced their thoughts on social media, including political commentator Isabel Brown.

‘In case there’s ANY confusion, CS Lewis literally intended Aslan to be the incarnation of Christ inside the world of Narnia.’ 

She also wrote, ‘Aslan is more than an allegory for Christ, he *is* how the creatures of Narnia experience Christ in their world just as we experience Jesus Christ as an incarnate MAN in ours. 

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Others voiced their thoughts on social media, including political commentator Isabel Brown

Gerwig recently opened up about the casting of Streep in the upcoming Narnia film during an interview with Empire; seen earlier this month in L.A. 

‘To cast Meryl Streep as Aslan in Greta Gerwig’s Narnia is a slap in the face to the genius of Lewis, but also a deliberate mockery of Christianity that is 100% intentional. So deeply disappointing.’

Some, however, expressed interest and support in the casting. 

One said, ‘Meryl streep voicing aslan with a david bowie inspired design? that is such a wild combination, but i’m very c[u]rious to see how greta gerwig pulls it together.’ 

Daily Mail has reached out to reps of Streep for comment, but has yet to hear back. 

Gerwig recently opened up about the casting of Streep in the upcoming Narnia film during an interview with Empire. 

‘I wanted someone who was profound but not pretentious, who had gravitas but not morose self-seriousness,’ the filmmaker told the outlet. ‘Someone who could communicate depth and pathos as well as joy and delight.’ 

Gerwig continued, ‘I wanted someone who was older than 70, so there was a wisdom of experience, but who also had the capacity of fresh wonder, like a child. 

‘And also to be one of the greatest actors to ever do it. That list is not a long one.’ 

She additionally explained that singer David Bowie had been one of the inspirations behind her version of Aslan and the film itself. 

Gerwig continued, ‘I wanted someone who was older than 70, so there was a wisdom of experience, but who also had the capacity of fresh wonder, like a child’; Streep seen in April in South Korea

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She additionally explained that singer David Bowie had been one of the inspirations behind her version of Aslan and the film itself; Bowie seen in 1995

In the book titled A To Z With C.S. Lewis, author Louis Markos discussed Aslan and Christ with Lewis.

‘Though many readers assume that Aslan, the lion king of Narnia who dies and rises again, is an allegory for Christ, Lewis himself disagreed,’ Markos wrote in an excerpt, per The Gospel Coalition. 

‘According to his creator, Aslan is not an allegory for Christ but the Christ of Narnia. The distinction is vital. 

‘Were Aslan only an allegory, a mere stand-in for the hero of the Gospels, he would not engage the reader as he does.’

Markos added, ‘In fact, as Lewis explained, Aslan is what the second person of the Trinity (God the Son) might have been like had he been incarnated in a magical world of talking animals and living trees. 

‘As such, Aslan takes on a force and a reality that speaks to us through the pages of the Chronicles of Narnia.’ 

The Magician’s Nephew is an ‘origin story for Narnia’ and ‘is the first ever adaptation’ of Lewis’ sixth book in the Narnia series, but appears as the first volume.

‘Though many readers assume that Aslan, the lion king of Narnia who dies and rises again, is an allegory for Christ, Lewis himself disagreed,’ Markos wrote in an excerpt, per The Gospel Coalition

Gerwig explained that she first read The Magician’s Nephew as a child ‘and I fell in love with the gorgeously improbable but completely brilliant concept of a cosmic lion singing the world of Narnia to life,’ per an official statement. 

She gushed that it is an ‘honor of a lifetime’ to bring the story to life. 

After reading the Narnia series, the actress and filmmaker added that she ‘believed in magic and hidden worlds and adventure. I believed that anywhere could be enchanted and that anyone could be swept up into an epic. 

‘That wonder and awe was available to everyone, even ordinary people like me… It transformed me.’ 

Which? readers have cast their votes and only one Northern Ireland seaside town made the cut – and it might surprise you

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Portstewart has been named Northern Ireland’s best seaside town, beating well-known coastal favourites to a place on the Which? list.

The County Derry town was the only Northern Ireland destination to feature among the best, ahead of Portrush, Newcastle and Ballycastle. Each year, Which? readers vote for their favourite coastal destinations across the UK. Bognor Regis finished bottom for the second year running, with visitors criticising high prices and its run-down condition. No Northern Ireland town appeared in the bottom 30, in a sign of how beautiful much of the County Antrim coast is.

The jewel in the extensive crown of NI’s coastline is Portstewart, and it has plenty to offer anyone planning a seaside trip. Its main draw is Portstewart Strand, a two-mile Blue Flag beach managed by the National Trust and backed by an extensive dune system. Visitors can drive onto the sand, a distinctive feature that can make beach days easier for families with young children or plenty of equipment. Swimming, surfing and paddleboarding are among the attractions, while the dunes offer another way to explore this stretch of the Causeway Coast.

“Another interesting walk takes you along the beach to lifebuoy station 10, and then into the sand dunes where you’ll discover a different world. On a windy day the dunes are a welcome haven! Carry on through the dunes and you come to the edge of the River Bann. Follow the river towards the sea and you arrive back at the beach by the Barmouth. Then trek back along the 2-mile beach for a well-deserved drink at Harry’s Shack,” writes Northern Ireland Holidays.

Beyond the beach, the Promenade retains its Victorian seafront character, with cafes, ice cream parlours and sweeping sea views. It becomes a lively meeting place during the summer months, with Morelli’s among its best-known stops. The long-established ice cream parlour has been serving residents and visitors on the Prom since the early 1900s.

Golfers can choose from three courses at Portstewart Golf Club, including a championship links course along the shoreline. Royal Portrush is also a short journey away. For arts and culture, Flowerfield Arts Centre hosts exhibitions and events throughout the year. Housed in a Victorian mansion, it was Northern Ireland’s first centre of its kind.

The Times Travel r ecently called Portstewart the best seaside town in the UK. The publication wrote: “The promenade is still delightful, beginning at the harbour, opposite the café/deli Born & Bread, and passing between the rocky shore and a busy strip of seafront shops. Yes, you’ll find a chippy, Sheila’s souvenir shop and two ice cream parlours (Morelli’s and Roughans: the latter was the first I’d seen selling Dubai Chocolate flavour), but there is also a shoe shop, a kitchenware store and a furniture retailer. And perhaps that’s the secret: this may be a seaside resort but the promenade is also a busy high street that’s not dependent on seasonal business to pay the bills.

“There’s a butcher and a baker, then a fork off the prom leads to the Crescent, where there’s an outdoor play area with a boating lake, paddling pools, a kart track, dancing fountains and a bandstand. There’s a candlestick maker somewhere too, I was told, but I couldn’t find it. If it’s there, then Portstewart truly has it all.”

Portstewart also makes a useful base for exploring the wider coastline, with the Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, Dunluce Castle and Mussenden Temple all within reach. Nearby Game of Thrones filming locations have also drawn fans to the area for years.

The town faces strong competition from its coastal neighbours. Portrush, in County Antrim, sits on a rugged peninsula with three sweeping sandy beaches. Newcastle, in County Down, combines seaside walks with access to trails in the Mourne Mountains.

Ballycastle, also in County Antrim, is a historic market town with a Blue Flag beach and a traditional harbour, and regularly features among the best places to live.

But it was Portstewart that secured Northern Ireland’s place among the Which? favourites. Quieter than neighbouring Portrush, it offers a more relaxed base for visitors keen to explore the coast away from the busiest tourist spots.

Ahead of the final day of this three-day election, Ukraine had launched a large-scale drone attack on the Moscow area. The city’s oil refinery was hit.

At a polling station near the oil refinery, I spoke to voters about the attack.

Here, too, there was little surprise at what had transpired.

More than four and a half years into Russia’s war on Ukraine, Muscovites had grown used to their city periodically becoming a front line. Instead of astonishment, there was quiet resignation.

“People in the Donbas, as well as in Bryansk, and Belgorod near the Ukrainian border, hear this kind of thing every day,” says a voter called Viktor, who has exited the polling station.

“They just get on with their lives.”

If the outcome of this election was predictable, what happens next is less clear.

The Kremlin will likely use the result to claim that most Russians have rallied behind the president, and to justify future policies and subsequent decisions on the war.

President Putin recently ruled out another wave of mobilisation.

“There is no scenario today that would require it,” he declared.

Not today. But what about tomorrow?

Despite official denials, in Russian society there remains deep anxiety over the possibility of a new mobilisation.

At the very least, the Kremlin is likely to treat the election result as a “mandate from the people” to continue the war.

By JASON GROVES, POLITICAL EDITOR

Published: 23:52 BST, 20 September 2026 | Updated: 03:04 BST, 21 September 2026

Earl Spencer is due to release his controversial memoir, called ‘Swan Song: Diana, My Sister’ next week – nearly 30 years after the Princess was killed in a car crash.

Princess Diana’s brother has hit out at the Royal Family with more claims against the King as he drags Prince William and Prince Harry into the explosive row.

Earl Spencer is due to release his controversial memoir, called ‘Swan Song: Diana, My Sister’ next week – nearly 30 years after the Princess was killed in a car crash.

The aristocrat has stirred up controversy with several TV interviews in which he made a series of claims against his former brother-in-law. Buckingham Palace responded to an explosive claim, from earlier this week, that King Charles said “we’ll forget her soon enough” after Diana’s death.

In response, the Palace said “the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason”.

The Mirror reports that Earl Charles Spencer, in an interview with the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg released in full on Sunday, opened up about his sister’s death while also commenting on his nephews Prince William and Prince Harry. Here are several bombshell claims from Earl Spencer’s TV interview:

Charles had a ‘giddy tone’ after Diana died

Earl Spencer claimed the then-Prince Charles had a “giddy tone” and sounded like a “lottery winner”.

“He was telling me how he had told the boys, William and Harry, at Balmoral and broken the news to them. And, I felt, as I say in the book actually, I felt there was a sort of giddy tone. I had a lot of calls that day from people who cared, who were stunned like we all were and I just felt there was a lightness in his tone about Diana’s death that really jarred with me.”

When asked about claims in his book that the King was “giddily elated like a lottery winner”, the Earl said: “I’m reporting, every word of this book, I report exactly as I saw it and felt it at the time and I was surprised at the giddiness of his tone. That’s what I am recording there.”

Earl initially told crash was ‘not too serious’

The Earl said he had been living in Cape Town, South Africa, at the time and was called in the middle of the night by his sister Lady Jane Fellows and told Diana was in a crash.

He said: “I got a call in the middle of the night and it was my sister Jane and she said ‘don’t worry Diana’s been in a car crash but it’s not too serious’.”

Earl Spencer said he watched the news throughout the night and got more “distressing” calls from home until his sister’s husband, who worked as the late-Queen’s private secretary, revealed Diana had died. He said: “It started… as a little prang, and then it became a broken leg, perhaps a head injury, and then death.”

Book will ‘not be a surprise to William and Harry’

The Earl suggested Diana’s sons would not be “surprised” over the claims and contents in his soon-to-be released memoir.

Earl Spencer said: “I don’t like to talk about what I’ve been speaking about to William and Harry but this will not be a surprise to them I will tell you that. These words will not be a surprise to them.”

On the two Princes, the Earl also claimed Diana “wouldn’t have wanted” her young sons to walk behind her coffin at her funeral. Earl Spencer also claimed he argued with the then-Prince Charles over this decision over a phone call.

In the BBC interview, he claimed: “I said, ‘Well, of course not, sir, she wouldn’t want it’. And then he said, ‘Well, I walked behind Lord Mountbatten’s coffin.’ And I said, ‘Yes, but you were 30 and he wasn’t your mother’.”

Coverage of Harry & Meghan having ‘cancerous influence’

Earl Spencer claimed the treatment of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex bears “echoes” of what his sister experienced.

He said his sister was “really brought low” by “criticism” she received from the media. He added it was a “pity” to see “echoes of that” in the coverage of Harry and Meghan.

Earl Spencer added: “I’m not here to speak for Harry and Meghan, but for anyone who’s being destroyed in this way daily, it must be such a cancerous influence in their life.”

‘I know lots of things about Charles not in the book’

The Earl revealed his motivations behind writing this book nearly 30 years after Diana’s death and said he felt he had a “duty” and was an “eyewitness to history”.

“This was very much a spur for me to write this now. Both of my parents died in their 60s, I’m in my 60s. I’m aware of mortality and I wanted to just put things down once and for all which were true.”

Earl Spencer, adding it was not a threat, said: “I know lots of things about the King which I chose not to include in the book because they were not relevant.”

Earl hopes ‘William and Harry resolve now’

Earl Spencer said he did not take sides between his nephews and said: “I hope one day it’s resolved, but I don’t know all.

“I certainly don’t know what’s been done in the finer detail and so I would feel intrusive if I got more involved than to say of course a mother would want her two sons to be happy together and love each other.”

Buckingham Palace, on Wednesday, in response to the Earl’s earlier claims said: “While we do not comment on books as a matter of principle, His Majesty is mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgment and colour memory in ways others do not recognise, even many years after such a loss.”

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The former England striker is reportedly in advanced talks to join the upcoming series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, following in the footsteps of his wife, Coleen Rooney, who finished as a runner-up on the show.

According to reports, ITV bosses believe Mr Rooney could be the biggest signing in the show’s history.

Wayne Rooney could be appearing on I’m A Celebrity

A source told The Sun on Sunday: “Wayne is in advanced talks for I’m A Celebrity and if they secure him, he’ll be their biggest signing in the show’s history.”

Mr Rooney is said to be eager to impress his four sons and take on the infamous Bushtucker Trials.

The source said: “Wayne wants to show their sons what their dad can do and has joked he’ll be giving Coleen a run for her money.

“He is really competitive and hates losing so will give I’m A Celebrity his all.”

Coleen Rooney has reportedly been preparing her husband for jungle life.

The source continued: “She’ll be backing him all the way and has been giving him hints and tips about life in the jungle.”

Known for his blunt humour and quick wit, Mr Rooney is expected to be a hit with viewers.

A friend said: “Wayne is incredibly funny.

“If you watched his punditry during the World Cup, he’s incredibly knowledgeable but he doesn’t mince his words.

“He’s honest and hilarious at the same time.

“Wayne would be brilliant in the line-up.”

Who else is rumoured to be joining the show? 

A few rumours have started going around about who else could be involved in the new series of I’m A Celebrity. 

Other rumoured contestants for this year’s series are Gavin and Stacey actress Joanna Page, and former Paralympian Ade Adepitan.

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