First Dates’ Fred Sirieix celebrates as daughter wins gold at Commonwealth Games
Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix picked up a brilliant gold on her debut at the games First Dates star Fred Sirieix was the picture of pride after his daughter won Commonwealth gold for England. Best known for being the maître d’hôtel on ITV’s First Dates, the 50-year-old was in the crowd to watch as his daughter competed at the […]
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Three Sri Lankan athletes ‘disappear’ from Commonwealth Games
A wrestler, judo star and judo coach have not been seen since Monday Three Athletes from Sri Lanka have reportedly gone missing from the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. As reported by the Mirror, a wrestler, judo star and judo coach have not been seen since Monday, with the trio having previously surrendered their passports – meaning […]
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Commonwealth Games cycling abandoned after rider crashes into crowd
Walls was treated by medical staff for more than 40 minutes Cycling at the Commonwealth Games was abandoned on Sunday afternoon after England’s Matt Walls was launched over the barrier and into the crowd, leaving athletes and spectators requiring urgent medical attention. The crash occurred in the second qualifying heat of the men’s 15km scratch […]
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Joe Lycett roasts government at Commonwealth Games opening ceremony
‘soz @pritipatel just a bit of banter’ Joe Lycett made a not-so-subtle dig at the UK government during his speech at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham yesterday. The 34-year-old comedian appeared in Birmingham last night to open the Commonwealth Games – but grabbing the opportunity by its horns, Lycett did not […]
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