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SHAMED ref David Coote was at the centre of an FA betting probe last night after it emerged he discussed giving a yellow card before a match. Coote , 42, messaged a pal afterwards: “I hope you backed as discussed.” The FA said it was investigating the “very serious allegations as a matter of urgency”. Coote denies any wrongdoing. Refs’ body the PGMOL — which suspended Coote earlier this month over a foul-mouthed rant about ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp — was last night poring over the latest “very serious allegations”. A separate investigation was also launched by the FA “as a matter of urgency” into the messages, which came before and after a Leeds United versus West Bromwich Albion game in October 2019. It is understood that Coote accepts a discussion took place, but claims it was only “banter” and nothing improper took place. There is no suggestion that the referee made any financial gains. Coote, who was filmed snorting white powder during the Euros this summer , said last night in a statement: “Whatever issues I may have had in my personal life they have never affected my decision-making on the field. “I have always held the integrity of the game in the highest regard, refereeing matches impartially and to the best of my ability.” In the new exchange unearthed by The Sun, Coote appears keen to impress a Leeds fan he met online. He bragged that he was set to officiate in the upcoming Leeds- West Brom Championship clash. The pal says he jokingly told Coote to give a yellow card to Leeds left-back Ezgjan Alioski so he could put a bet on it at the bookies beforehand. The day before the game, Coote tells him: “Yeah really good I’ve got Leeds tomorrow.” The friend replied: “Ooh big game. We still on for what we discussed (Alioski). Maybe I could join you if so.” Coote replies: “Haha don’t know what you mean.” His friend then posts: “Haha well I’m off to back it in the morning so don’t let me down.” I hope you backed as discussed Coote answered: “Haha will see.” The following evening, Alioski is booked in the 18th minute of the game for a sliding challenge on Darnell Furlong. Last night football experts said the booking was fully justified given the nature of the tackle. Leeds eventually won the game 1-0 with a goal from Alioski. The following day, Coote messaged his friend again to say: “What a day yesterday. I hope you backed as discussed.” The pal tells him that he did not put money on it but he believes another friend “backed it though”. Coote then replies: “Haha he will have to share with you then.” Football bosses were last night examining the latest shock revelations to ensure no corruption exists within the game. Speaking on condition of anonymity, the pal told The Sun yesterday: “My first contact with David Coote was online. When I got talking to him a bit more, I found out about his job as a football referee. "I jokingly told him to give Alioski a yellow card in the Leeds United game the following day against West Bromwich Albion, so I could back this in the bookies. "He sarcastically replied, ‘Haha will see’. Just 18 minutes into the game the next day Alioski was booked. “It was Leeds’ only yellow card in the match. “He messaged me a while after the game and said, ‘I hope you backed as discussed’.” The latest allegations come after Coote was suspended for a wide-eyed rant about Liverpool and their then-manager Klopp. Last night sources close to the ref suggested he may have engaged in “inappropriate banter” and sent “ill-judged” messages. But they ruled out any suggestion of corruption or deliberately booking players, and say he always officiated with “integrity and impartiality”. The PGMOL said last night: “The facts need to be established in light of these very serious allegations. “We adopt a zero-tolerance approach to any breach of our Integrity Code of Conduct, which is signed by all match officials on an annual basis. “PGMOL Board is committed to taking the appropriate action should any breach of that Code be proven. David Coote remains suspended and subject to an ongoing disciplinary process by PGMOL, separate to the investigation into this matter which will be carried out independently by the FA. “We will be making no further comment at this stage.” The Football Association added: “These are very serious allegations and we are investigating as a matter of urgency.” By Stephen Moyes THE Sun revealed earlier this month that David Coote was filmed snorting white powder at the Euros this summer. Footage showed him sniffing the substance at a hotel in Germany the day after the France-Portugal quarter-final, where he was a support VAR official. He sent another photo a few days beforehand showing his credit cards next to six chopped-up white lines. We then revealed he tried to arrange a “drugs party” in messages sent at half-time in Spurs’ Carabao Cup tie with Man City last month. He was suspended after he was filmed calling Jurgen Klopp a “German c***”.President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to serve as U.S. Attorney General in his new administration. "For too long, the partisan Department of Justice has been weaponized against me and other Republicans," Trump wrote in an announcement of the nomination. "Not anymore. Pam will refocus the DOJ to its intended purpose of fighting crime, and making America safe again." Bondi was Florida's attorney general from 2011 to 2019. During her tenure, she brought or participated in lawsuits to overturn the Affordable Care Act. Bondi was also a defense lawyer for Trump during his first impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate and has worked at the conservative nonprofit America First Policy Institute . Bondi's nomination is subject to Senate confirmation. RELATED STORY | Matt Gaetz says he's removing his name for consideration for attorney general Bondi's nomination comes the same day that former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration for the position. Trump nominated Gaetz last week, a decision that was quickly criticized by both Democrats and Republicans. On Thursday, Trump thanked Gaetz for his efforts to try and secure the support of the senators needed for confirmation. "Matt has a wonderful future, and I look forward to watching all of the great things he will do," Trump said on Truth Social. This is a developing story and will be updated.
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DENVER — Amid renewed interest in the killing of JonBenet Ramsey triggered in part by a new Netflix documentary, police in Boulder, Colorado, refuted assertions this week that there is viable evidence and leads about the 1996 killing of the 6-year-old girl that they are not pursuing. JonBenet Ramsey, who competed in beauty pageants, was found dead in the basement of her family's home in the college town of Boulder the day after Christmas in 1996. Her body was found several hours after her mother called 911 to say her daughter was missing and a ransom note was left behind. The gravesite of JonBenet Ramsey is covered with flowers Jan. 8, 1997, at St. James Episcopal Cemetery in Marietta, Ga. JonBenet was bludgeoned and strangled. Her death was ruled a homicide, but nobody was ever prosecuted. The details of the crime and video footage of JonBenet competing in pageants propelled the case into one of the highest-profile mysteries in the United States. The police comments came as part of their annual update on the investigation, a month before the 28th anniversary of JonBenet's killing. Police said they released it a little earlier due to the increased attention on the case, apparently referring to the three-part Netflix series "Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey." In a video statement, Boulder Police Chief Steve Redfearn said the department welcomes news coverage and documentaries about the killing of JonBenet, who would have been 34 this year, as a way to generate possible new leads. He said the department is committed to solving the case but needs to be careful about what it shares about the investigation to protect a possible future prosecution. "What I can tell you though, is we have thoroughly investigated multiple people as suspects throughout the years and we continue to be open-minded about what occurred as we investigate the tips that come in to detectives," he said. The Netflix documentary focuses on the mistakes made by police and the "media circus" surrounding the case. A police officer sits in her cruiser Jan. 3, 1997, outside the home in which 6-year-old JonBenet Ramsey was found murdered Dec. 26, 1996, in Boulder, Colo. Police were widely criticized for mishandling the early investigation into her death amid speculation that her family was responsible. However, a prosecutor cleared her parents, John and Patsy Ramsey, and brother Burke in 2008 based on new DNA evidence from JonBenet's clothing that pointed to the involvement of an "unexplained third party" in her slaying. The announcement by former district attorney Mary Lacy came two years after Patsy Ramsey died of cancer. Lacy called the Ramseys "victims of this crime." John Ramsey continued to speak out for the case to be solved. In 2022, he supported an online petition asking Colorado's governor to intervene in the investigation by putting an outside agency in charge of DNA testing in the case. In the Netflix documentary, he said he advocated for several items that were not prepared for DNA testing to be tested and for other items to be retested. He said the results should be put through a genealogy database. In recent years, investigators identified suspects in unsolved cases by comparing DNA profiles from crime scenes and to DNA testing results shared online by people researching their family trees. In 2021, police said in their annual update that DNA hadn't been ruled out to help solve the case, and in 2022 noted that some evidence could be "consumed" if DNA testing is done on it. Last year, police said they convened a panel of outside experts to review the investigation to give recommendations and determine if updated technologies or forensic testing might produce new leads. In the latest update, Redfearn said that review ended but police continue to work through and evaluate a "lengthy list of recommendations" from the panel. Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!BRYN MAWR, PA — Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act by doubling down on its efforts to protect water quality and ensure public health. Through its water utility subsidiary, Aqua, the company is advancing its commitment to combating contaminants and modernizing infrastructure. “The Safe Drinking Water Act has been the cornerstone of safe drinking water protection for the past five decades,” said Christopher Franklin, chairman and CEO of Essential Utilities. “At Essential, we lead by action — tackling PFAS contamination, replacing lead service lines ahead of federal mandates, and investing in infrastructure modernization. It’s through these efforts that we continue to protect public health, exceed regulatory standards, and ensure safe, reliable water for the communities we serve today and for generations to come.” Aqua is addressing critical challenges such as PFAS contamination by implementing advanced treatment technologies and conducting rigorous monitoring. The company is also prioritizing the replacement of aging lead service lines, taking proactive measures across its eight-state service area to safeguard public health. Essential plans to invest $765 million in water system improvements in 2024 and more than $800 million in 2025. These investments include $89 million for PFAS mitigation and $44 million for lead service line replacement. The majority of this funding will go toward replacing aging water mains and meeting increasingly stringent regulatory standards. “The 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act is a moment to celebrate the progress we’ve made and reaffirm our commitment to delivering safe, reliable water to the communities we serve,” said Colleen Arnold, president of Aqua. “Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, our team works diligently to ensure our water systems not only meet but exceed state and federal standards, protect public health, and adapt to future challenges.” With its focus on innovation and infrastructure enhancements, Essential Utilities is reaffirming its commitment to ensuring safe and reliable water for the communities it serves for generations to come. For the latest news on everything happening in Chester County and the surrounding area, be sure to follow MyChesCo on Google News and MSN .
Hyderabad: Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala are getting married on December 4, 2024, at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad. After announcing their engagement in August, the couple has started their pre-wedding festivities. Their Haldi ceremony was a colorful event with close family in attendance. Sobhita looked stunning in a bright red saree and later changed into a yellow outfit, while Naga kept it traditional in a kurta pyjama. Here are some delightful moments from the haldi ceremony of Yuva Samrat @chay_akkineni and @sobhitaD ! 🎉 The joy and love were truly in the air! 😍❤️ #NagaChaitanya #SobhitaDhulipala #SoChay #SoChayWedding pic.twitter.com/jWtozNx2cb Born in Tenali, Andhra Pradesh, Sobhita rose to fame after winning Femina Miss India Earth in 2013. This opened doors to the modeling world and eventually led to her acting debut in 2016 with the critically acclaimed Raman Raghav 2.0. A post shared by Sobhita (@sobhitad) Her career took off with Made in Heaven, where her role as Tara Khanna resonated with audiences. She has since starred in hit projects like Goodachari, The Night Manager, and the blockbuster Ponniyin Selvan series. Sobhita’s net worth is estimated at Rs 7 to 10 crores. She charges Rs 70 lakh to 1 crore per project and earned Rs 1 crore for her role in Ponniyin Selvan I. A post shared by Sobhita (@sobhitad) Together, Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala have a combined wealth of over Rs 160 crores. With their talent, success, and love, they are one of Indian cinema’s most admired couples.
Roberts was introduced Thursday as coach of the Sparks, becoming the second coach to make the leap from college to the WNBA this month. Karl Smesko of Florida Gulf Coast got the Atlanta Dream job last week. “I was 100 percent invested at Utah,” Roberts said. “It just kind of felt like this is a golden opportunity. As a competitor, the chance to coach the best in the world, it’s what I want.” She replaces Curt Miller , who was let go in September and now is general manager of the Dallas Wings. Roberts inherits a team that has a strong young nucleus of Rickea Jackson, Cameron Brink and Dearica Hamby. The Sparks have the No. 2 pick in next year’s WNBA draft. “We’ve got kind of a cool combination of some veteran leadership and then we’ve got a really dynamic young group,” Roberts said. “That’s a good roster right there and then we can keep working with it.” Los Angeles finished 8-32 last season for the league’s worst record and has missed the playoffs for four straight years. “I want to compete, I want to win now,” Roberts said. “I know that’s easier said than done, but I’m up for the challenge and I can’t wait to get started.” Roberts is friends with Southern California women’s coach Lindsay Gottlieb and UCLA coach Cori Close. “That was intentional,” Sparks general manager Reagan Pebley said. “That we were bringing somebody into this role that had existing relationships because again this is a community of women’s basketball that is exceptional.” Roberts added, “I want to be the top of that pyramid with the Sparks.” Roberts is returning to her native California. The 49-year-old coach grew up in the Northern California city of Redding. She played college ball at Seattle Pacific and then began coaching at Chico State before moving to Pacific and then Utah. Roberts was 165-116 in nine-plus seasons at Utah and recently signed a six-year extension. She led the team to three straight NCAA Tournament berths and was the Pac-12 Coach of the Year in 2023. The Utes have started this season 3-1 and will be coached by Gavin Petersen, who was promoted from associate head coach. “I poured 10 years of my life into that place and I loved it. I loved every minute of it,” Roberts said. “Where we started wasn’t great, where it is now is great and I’m very proud of that.” Roberts said the current upheaval in college basketball including name, image and likeness, the transfer portal and Utah's move to the Big 12 this season had nothing to do with her leaving. “I'm sitting here because it's a chance to coach the best people in the world and win a championship in LA. That's it,” she said. “As a competitor and as someone that kind of thrives in pressure, being in this market, being in LA, it sounds like heaven to me." AP WNBA: https://apnews.com/hub/wnba-basketballHow to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Wednesday, November 27 Published 4:39 pm Tuesday, November 26, 2024 By Data Skrive There are six games featuring a ranked team on the Wednesday college basketball schedule, including the Ole Miss Rebels versus the UConn Huskies. Watch women’s college basketball, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up for a free trial. Today’s Top 25 Games Catch tons of live women’s college basketball , plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the Disney Bundle.
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The Broncos will be without their No. 2 cornerback for Monday Night Football. Riley Moss has been ruled out against the Browns, the team listed on their final injury report. Moss suffered a knee injury in the first half of a Week 12 road win over the Raiders. He did not return. Coach Sean Payton previously described it as an MCL injury that “wasn’t really serious.” But Moss will miss at least one game while recovering. The Broncos now turn to cornerbacks Levi Wallace and Damarri Mathis without Moss against Cleveland. “We have depth there,” Payton said following practice Saturday at Broncos Park. “A number of those guys. They’ve played a lot. Those guys have done well.” Wide receiver Josh Reynolds (finger) is listed as questionable against the Browns. Jones back healthy Safety Brandon Jones played through an illness when the Broncos defeated the Raiders. “I definitely had a little something,” Jones told The Denver Gazette on Saturday. “I was going through it the whole game. It’s one of those moments where you’ve just got to tough it out.” Jones intercepted Las Vegas quarterback Gardner Minshew in the third quarter to help turn the game around. Denver has also benefited from the strong play of safety P.J. Locke despite wearing a cast on his left hand for several games to protect his surgically repaired thumb. Toughness has become a defining trait of the Broncos’ secondary. “We just care that much about each other,” Jones said. “We love this team.” Kickin' it with Kiz: Dear Coach Prime: A bowl game is nice, but all I want for Christmas is a tricked-out pickup truck. Briefly There were no Broncos fines resulting from their Week 12 road win over the Raiders. ... The Broncos signed ILB Zach Cunningham to the 53-man roster earlier this week. On Saturday, Payton said: “He had used his three call ups. So, his experience, he’s a good tackler (and) he can run. Definitely, we spent a lot of time on him in the offseason.” ... The Browns listed four players out against the Broncos on their final injury report: CB Myles Harden (tibia), DT Sam Kamara (head), WR Cedric Tillman (concussion), S Juan Thornhill (calf) and OL Jedrick Wills (knee).
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Dejounte Murray plans to return to the New Orleans Pelicans ' lineup on Wednesday night for the first time since fracturing his left hand in a season-opening victory over Chicago on Oct. 23. And when Murray takes the court against the Toronto Raptors , his mother will be on his mind. After practice on Tuesday, Murray discussed his impending return and disclosed more details about the previously unspecified “personal matters” that caused him to leave the team during the final days of the preseason. His mother had a stroke, he said. “It was tough to leave and go deal with that. As she got better, she wanted me to come play,” Murray said of his last-minute decision to start against Chicago. He added that his hand injury near the end of that game was God's way of telling him, “‘Nah, you need to stay with your mom.’” “I was more concerned about my mother. That was my priority,” Murray continued. “I wasn’t really worried about my recovery.” Murray's mother has recovered well, he said, while he is “healthy and ready to help this team.” “I’m ready to hoop. Play for my mother — she’s going to be watching," Murray said. “I’m ready to compete, bring that winning spirit.” The Pelicans (4-14) certainly could use the help, having lost 14 of 16 games since opening the season with a pair of victories. Injuries have ravaged the roster. At times, all five starters have been out. Star power forward Zion Williamson has missed 12 games this season — one with an illness and 11 with a hamstring injury. Herb Jones has been sidelined by a shoulder strain and Brandon Ingram's status is in doubt after he sat out practice on Tuesday with calf soreness that also sidelined him during a loss on Monday night at Indiana. But at least two starters — Murray and fellow guard CJ McCollum — are expected to play against the Raptors. “I don’t care how many games we’ve lost. I just know every time I step on the floor I feel like we can win games,” said Murray, who had 14 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds in his lone game with the Pelicans. "That’s just my mentality, and I feel like it can carry over to a lot of guys.” AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA
NEW YORK , Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rhuna, an advanced event management platform developed by the creators of UNTOLD—ranked #3 globally by DJ Mag and one of the world's largest music festivals—announces its partnership with Plume, the first fully-integrated layer-1 modular blockchain focused on Real World Asset Finance (RWAfi). Reaching over 2 million attendees across 165 events, including partnerships with iconic organizers like UNTOLD Festival, this collaboration is set to revolutionize the $700B+ live events industry with cutting-edge innovation. Building the Future of Onchain Events Rhuna's platform integrates into Plume Network, leveraging its ecosystem of 180+ projects, over 200M transactions, and support from 3.5M testnet users. This partnership enables innovative blockchain solutions that modernize event management, offering capabilities such as: Rhuna's Proven Track Record Rhuna's platform has already revolutionized event management in the Web2 space, with: This collaboration amplifies Rhuna's ability to scale globally while delivering cost-effective, engaging, and personalized event experiences. Why This Matters The partnership addresses key challenges in the events industry, combining Rhuna's expertise with Plume's blockchain infrastructure to deliver tangible results, while creating transparent and scalable tools for secure, decentralized event management. " This partnership is a major milestone for the integration of blockchain into real-world industries, " said Chris Yin , CEO of Plume. " With Rhuna's proven success in live events and Plume's infrastructure, we're unlocking the full potential of Web3 to transform how events are managed and experienced. " " We're excited to partner with Plume Network, whose focus on RWAfi and modular blockchain infrastructure perfectly aligns with Rhuna's mission. Plume's technology enhances our platform's scalability, security, and efficiency, helping us deliver seamless, blockchain-powered solutions for event organizers and attendees in real-world asset integration. This partnership is a key step in transforming the events industry, " said Sveatoslav Vizitiu, CEO of Rhuna. About Rhuna Rhuna is a white-label event management platform integrating modular solutions for payments, marketing, ticketing, and analytics into a seamless, blockchain-powered infrastructure. Founded by the creators of UNTOLD, Rhuna's mission is to scale events of all sizes while delivering cost-effective, engaging, and personalized attendee experiences. Learn more at rhuna.io or contact sveat@rhuna.io . Twitter | Website | Discord | Telegram About Plume Plume is the first fully integrated L1 modular blockchain focused on RWAfi, offering a composable, EVM-compatible environment for onboarding and managing diverse real-world assets. With 180+ projects on its private devnet, Plume provides an end-to-end tokenization engine and a network of financial infrastructure partners, simplifying asset onboarding and enabling seamless DeFi integration for RWAs. Learn more at plumenetwork.xyz or contact press@plumenetwork.xyz . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/700b-industry-shake-up-rhuna-x-plume-transforming-events-for-2m-attendees--200m-blockchain-transactions-302316970.html SOURCE Plume Network
MELVIN Odoom secretly attempted to get his crush Carol Vorderman's attention BEFORE going on I'm A Celebrity. According to colleagues at BBC Radio One, the DJ asked Producer Tom to help him win her over - with an impressive idea. Advertisement 2 Melvin Odoom has repeatedly tried to win over Carol Vorderman's heart Credit: Rex 2 Carol Vorderman is Melvin's celebrity crush Credit: carolvorders / Instagram Host Danni Diston exclusively told The Sun: "None of us knew about Melvin's crush on Carol, but apparently Producer Tom, who works at Radio One, did. "He helped Melvin DM Carol Vorderman in Welsh because obviously she's a Welsh queen." Danni added: "Whether or not she replied, I don't know. "I would like to see them go on a date. I think they'd be a cute couple. Advertisement READ MORE ON I'M A CELEB GIMME MOORE Jane Moore leaves I'm A Celeb fans in hysterics with swipe at Dean McCollough Disaster I'm a Celeb star reveals her house has been flooded in sad video "I know she's done the jungle already, but do you reckon she'd go back in and surprise him? I don't think she would, but it would be great." Last week Melvin admitted fancying his "dream woman" Carol - and even asked her out live on TV. He acted out his desired 'date' with Carol to campmates - after admitting he'd been too shy to say hello to the former TV presenter. Carol reacted to the bizarre moment Melvin did role play with Tulisa in camp, as he asked Carol out to a Thai restaurant. Advertisement Most read in I’m A Celebrity 2024 Exclusive JUNGLE RICHES I'm A Celeb star revealed as 'richest' name in camp & it's not Coleen Rooney no maur! Watch moment Maura Higgins screams she’s ‘going to die’ as she faces HUGE spider edit outrage Jane Moore's Loose Women co-stars furious over show edit MAURA IN COMMON I'm A Celeb's Barry's son breaks silence after his ex Maura meets his dad In a voicenote sent in to ITV2's Unpacked, Carol said: "Melvin, or should I say Jungle Man.. Melvin Vorderman... It sounds the same to me. "Right, question. Have you been spying on me because just last night I had a little Thai food. Carol Vorderman’s cringeworthy voice note to I’m A Celebrity’s Melvin as she calls him her ‘jungle man’ after he asks her out live on TV "I had pad Thai, quite a lot of it, with a little chicken satay on the side. "It was delicious, Jungle Man. Advertisement "Anyway keep doing what you're doing. You're doing a brilliant job. See you on the other side." Melvin hosts the mid-morning show on BBC Radio One alongside his pal Rickie Haywood-Williams and Charlie Hedges. How to vote for our Jane ITV is logging all votes online at itv.com/vote or you can download the I’m A Celebrity app on your phone. Every time Ant and Dec announce a new trial you can cast five votes. Jane would love you to use all of them to get her another Bushtucker challenge. Later this week, vote to SAVE Jane from eviction. They also host the famous Live Lounge together. From January, his colleague Danni is moving to a new slot on BBC Radio One with her co-host Sam MacGregor. Advertisement Read more on the Scottish Sun REY-LY EXCITING US pop superstar announces first Scots show in almost 10 years BALLSED UP Lorraine apologises on air for using phrase she 'didn't know' was a swear word Sam and Danni, who previously held the Weekend Breakfast slot, will now host an afternoon show that runs from Friday to Sunday, 1-4pm. I'm A Celebrity 2024 i'm A Celebrity is back for its 24th series, with a batch of famous faces living in the Aussie jungle. The Sun's Jake Penkethman takes a look at the stars on the show this year.. Coleen Rooney - Arguably the most famous name in the camp, the leading WAG, known for her marriage to Wayne Rooney , has made a grand return to TV as she looks to put the Wagatha Christie scandal behind her. The Sun revealed the mum-of-four had bagged an eye-watering deal worth over £1.5million to be on the show this year making her the highest-paid contestant ever. Tulisa - The popstar and former X Factor judge has made her triumphant TV comeback by signing up to this year's I'm A Celeb after shunning TV shows for many years. Known for being a member of the trio, N-Dubz, Tulisa became a household name back in 2011 when she signed on to replace Cheryl on ITV show The X Factor in a multi-million pound deal. Alan Halsall - The actor, known for playing the long-running role of Tyrone Dobbs on ITV soap opera Coronation Street, was originally signed up to head Down Under last year but an operation threw his scheduled appearance off-course. Now he has become the latest Corrie star to win over both the viewers and his fellow celebrities. Melvin Odoom - The Radio DJ has become a regular face on TV screens after rising to fame with presenting roles on Kiss FM, BBC Radio 1 and 4Music. Melvin has already been for a spin on the Strictly dancefloor and co-hosted The Xtra Factor with Rochelle Humes in 2015 but now he is facing up to his biggest challenge yet - the Aussie jungle . GK Barry - The UK's biggest social media personality, GK, whose real name is Grace Keeling, has transformed her TikTok stardom into a lucrative career. Aside from her popular social media channels, she hosts the weekly podcast, Saving Grace, and regularly appears on ITV talk show, Loose Women. She has even gone on to endorse popular brands such as PrettyLittleThing, KFC and Ann Summers. Dean McCullough - A rising star amongst this year's bunch of celebs , Dean first achieved notability through his radio appearances on Gaydio and BBC Radio 1. He was chosen to join the BBC station permanently in 2021 and has featured prominently ever since. He has enjoyed a crossover to ITV over the past year thanks to his guest slots on Big Brother spin-off show, Late & Live. Oti Mabuse - The pro dancer has signed up to her latest TV show after making her way through the biggest programmes on the box. She originally found fame on Strictly Come Dancing but has since branched out into the world of TV judging with appearances on former BBC show The Greatest Dancer as well as her current role on ITV's Dancing On Ice . Danny Jones - The McFly star was drafted into the programme last minute as a replacement for Tommy Fury. Danny is the second member of McFly to enter the jungle , after Dougie Poynter won the show in 2011. He is also considered a rising star on ITV as he's now one of the mentors on their Saturday night talent show, The Voice , along with bandmate Tom Fletcher. Jane Moore - The Loose Women star and The Sun columnist is braving the creepy crawlies this year. The star is ready for a new challenge - having recently split from her husband . It will be Jane's first foray into reality TV with the telly favourite having always said no to reality shows in the past. Barry McGuigan - Former pro boxer Barry is the latest fighting champ to head Down Under following in the footsteps of Tony Bellew and Amir Khan. It comes after a tough few years for Irish star Barry, who lost his daughter Danika to bowel cancer . He told The Late Late Show in 2021: "She was such an intrinsic part of the family that every day we ache." Maura Higgins - The Irish TV beauty first found fame on Love Island where she found a brief connection with dancer Curtis Pritchard . Since then, she has competed on Dancing On Ice as well as hosting the Irish version of the beauty contest, Glow Up. Since last year, she has been working on building up her career in the US by being the social media correspondent and host of Aftersun to accompany Love Island USA. She even guest hosted an episode of the spin-off, Love Island Games, in place of Maya Jama last year. Rev. Richard Coles - Former BBC radio host the Rev Richard Coles is a late arrival on I’m A Celebrity , and he's ready to spill the beans on his former employer. The former Communards and Strictly star , said the BBC did not know its a**e from its elbow last year. An insider said: "Rev Coles will have a variety of tales to tell from his wild days as a pop star in the Eighties, through to performing on Strictly and his later life as a man of the cloth."