ALAN Carr was forced to carry out The Traitors’ first brutal murder during the second episode of the hit celebrity spin-off.

Thursday night’s instalment of The Celebrity Traitors saw the TV chatty man panic as he picked his unsuspecting victim.

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Alan Carr is one of the three selected to be a Traitor[/caption]

To the surprise of many viewers, Alan opted to kill his best friend Paloma Faith when tasked with a murder in plain sight.

The episode then saw the star-studded group of celebs, which includes massive names like Stephen Fry and Tom Daley, attend Paloma’s funeral.

Now the Only Love Can Hurt Like This songstress has since spoken out after lasting just two episodes in the new Celebrity Traitors series.

In Ed Gamble’s after-show, Uncloaked, Paloma was shown the identities of all three Traitors – and was told who killed her off.

Chat show host Jonathan Ross, Go singer Cat Burns, and of course her pal Alan, were all recruited by host Claudia Winkleman.

Taking aim at all three, Paloma admitted: “These are like three of my favourite people that I was sure… I hope they never call me again.

“Bang out of order. Bang out of order. I feel really even more betrayed now. I feel betrayed by Jonathan and Alan.”

She wasn’t best pleased with Cat either, saying: “She’s on the same record label as me, and she should have some loyalty.”

Last night’s Uncloaked also saw Paloma sit down with former Traitors stars Linda and Frankie as they dissected the episode.

The singer later revealed she’s since spoken to Alan about her murder, and it appears the pair have still got some bad blood.

“I still maintain to this day that if the shoe was on the other foot, I wouldn’t have done that,” Paloma said of her brutal killing.

Taking aim at Alan again, she added: “I don’t think he should have done it to me, and I’m surprised that he did, but he is extremely lovable.

“I’ve spoken to him since, and I do find forgiveness quite an easy thing, just as a person, so I love him,” she concluded.

Paloma also shared her upset on Instagram, uploading a snap of herself dressed in her funeral attire sat by her gravestone.

“Honestly. GUTTED, no words,” she penned in the post’s caption.

Fans were left fuming at her early exit, with one writing: “NOOOOOOOOOOOOO we’ve just been robbed of SO MANY amazing outfits.”

Another wrote: “Don’t take it personally, I think Alan just felt you were the only one he could get away with touching your face.”

Host Claudia was even in the comments, writing: “I love you”, followed by heart emojis.

The Celebrity Traitors continues Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9pm on BBC One and on BBC iPlayer.

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Alan had to watch as his pal was put into the coffin and burried[/caption]

CARL BAKER had never imagined he would go from being a player to refereeing — and certainly not that doing so would save him.

The former Coventry captain fell into a pit, without purpose, following his retirement in 2023.

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He never thought of himself as someone suffering from depression, but his close family certainly did.

After a long Football League career covering more than 350 appearances, including spells at Portsmouth and MK Dons, the 42-year-old ex-midfielder struggled to get out of bed or leave the house following retirement.

The prospect of long days with nothing to do but play golf had sounded like a dream in the final days of his career, but quickly became a nightmare.

Baker even went to the 2024 US Open at Pinehurst as a caddie for two-time DP World Tour winner, Robert Rock, but still struggled at home.

It was joining the Professional Game Match Officials’ ‘Player to Match Official’ programme which proved his salvation.

Baker said: “I’d go as far as saying it was life-changing for me. I had no purpose. Nothing to wake up for. Some mornings I’d wake up at nine, ten, eleven.

“But I had no reason to get up. I was finding it really, really hard.

“For 20-odd years as a professional footballer, I’d always been told where to be and what time to be there.

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“What to eat, what kit to wear. So then all of a sudden… nothing.”

Baker says his wife, Lynsey, noticed him being snappy with her or his two children at home,  while he never felt the need to leave the house.

He revealed: “I didn’t want to go out the house, probably didn’t leave the house hardly ever, like zero social life. People would call me, I wouldn’t answer my phone.

“They’d message me, I’d take two or three days to reply, just couldn’t get motivated or had no energy. It’s hard to describe.

“But when you’ve got nothing to get up for, like job-wise and purpose-wise, it is difficult. I wasn’t even having a shave, I wasn’t getting showered some days.”

Baker knew he would have to work after his playing career came to an end and delivered cars for a friend at one point.

He was also working as Rock’s caddie on a few occasions. He said: “It’s hard to describe the feeling.

“If someone would have said to me you can have 12 months off doing nothing, going and playing golf every day, I’d have thought it’s perfect. Honestly, it’s not.

“Football is all I’ve ever done since I was a young kid, so it’s difficult to get.

“People say you could have gone out and got a job and this and that. I did, I tried getting jobs and I’d done a driving job for a little bit.

“I was fortunate enough to have a friend who played professional golf.

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The EFL legend played in more than 350 games[/caption]

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That included Baker winning promotion with MK Dons[/caption]

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“I was doing a bit of caddying for him, which was absolutely amazing.

“I’m so grateful for him giving me that opportunity. I don’t think he realises, because I’ve never spoken to him about it, how important it was.

“But he’s semi-retired himself now and he’s only playing four or five tournaments a year.

“When I received the original first email for this, it couldn’t have come at a better time.

“It was probably a bit of a godsend because looking back now, if I didn’t get this opportunity I don’t know where I’d be or what I would have done.”

Starting a year ago as one of the first crop on the PGMOL’s player to referee scheme, Baker has now officiated more than 40 matches and is dedicating every spare hour to being something he never thought he would be.

While it has changed his mind on how he regards officials, he still does not agree with every decision made against him during his career.

Baker said: “It is probably the last thing I thought I’d ever do.

“It’s definitely changed my view on referees. When you’re a player, you don’t realise that they’re normal people who love football. They’re good, genuine people.

“I got sent off by one and I still don’t agree with the sending-off. I was in a gym session with him in Northampton a few weeks back.

“He actually got it up on his phone and still thought it was a red — I don’t!

“So we had a little bit of banter and a laugh over it. I’ve got a new  perspective and they do a really good job.”

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He said it is ‘the last thing I thought I’d ever do’[/caption]

RYANAIR has announced it is cutting more flights from one of Europe’s cheapest cities.

As a result of rising costs, the budget airline will reduce its winter capacity to the capital of Latvia.

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Ryanair is reducing its services to Riga by 160,000 seats and it will cut seven international routes.

One of these axed routes is from Edinburgh – as well as Aarhus, Berlin, Gdansk, Gothenburg, Memmingen, and Paris Beauvais.

The reason is rising access costs in terms of airport fees and aviation tax.

Ryanair stated that this makes Riga less competitive than other routes and there is a lack of demand to the city.

Ryanair’s CCO, Jason McGuinness, said: “While countries like Albania, Poland, Sweden, and Italy are lowering access costs and abolishing aviation taxes to stimulate traffic growth, rising costs at Riga Airport is stifling expansion and putting hundreds of jobs at risk.

“Recently the Latvian Govt. and Riga Airport have committed to improving the competitiveness of Latvian Aviation, subject to which Ryanair will prioritise Latvia for more low-fare seats, new routes, and additional based aircraft.

“We are working with Riga Airport and the Latvian Govt. and hope in the near future to grow traffic, tourism, and jobs.”

According to Skyscanner, the last direct flight between Edinburgh and Riga departs on November 2, 2025.

Riga is known for its beautiful buildings, cobbled Old Town and for tourists, it’s easy to get around because the city is fairly flat.

There is a popular spot that requires a steep climb which is the 13th-century St Peter’s church, and it has a 400ft spire.

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Another iconic spot in the city is Riga Central Market – a large marketplace which is home to five pavilions.

In May 2025, Riga was named Europe‘s best value city for a short break by the Post Office Travel Money City Costs Barometer.

A weekend away to Riga costs just £253 for two people and the added food and drink is affordable too.

On average, a cup of coffee in Riga was found to cost £2.80 and beer at £3.50.

Return airport or bus transfers were relatively cheap as well costing £3.50 on average.

Recently, Ryanair also revealed it would be low-cost airline is axing a number of flight routes in Germany during the winter season.

According to local media, Memmingen Airport will be the worst affected with 27 flights a week scrapped.

Berlin will also see 76 flights axed in January, with just 170 of 246 operating, while Cologne will lose 44.

Here’s more information as Ryanair is set to axe another 1.2million seats to Spain next year.

And here’s another European country where Ryanair has axed hundreds of flights.

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TURKI ALALSHIKH has single-handedly changed boxing with some of the most exhilarating fights now taking place in Saudi.

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Turki Alalshikh has been instrumental in the boxing world[/caption]

Dave Allen‘s first bust-up with Johnny Fisher was also hosted in the Middle East.

While Moses Itauma‘s devastating 119-second KO on Dillian Whyte happened at the Riyadh ANB Arena.

And Saudi Arabian royalty Turki Alalshikh has been instrumental in making all of these fights happen, plus more.

SunSport can give fans a rundown on who he is.

Who is Turki Alalshikh?

Born on August 4, 1981, Turki Alalshikh is the mastermind behind the huge boxing battles that take place in Saudi Arabia and worldwide.

He is a member of the Saudi Royal Court.

His Excellency graduated from King Fahd Security College in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in security sciences before receiving certificates in criminology, investigation, risk management and general management.

Alalshikh then worked in several sectors including the Interior Ministry, the Emirate of Riyadh and the office of the Defence Minister and the Crown Prince.

But his big break came in September 2017 when a royal decree was issued to appoint Alalshikh as the new chairman of the General Sports Authority before becoming chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA).

In his role as the General Minister for Entertainment, Alalshikh and the GEA have been tasked with developing, promoting and expanding tourism and entertainment in the Kingdom.

Why is Turki Alalshikh referred to as His Excellency?

‘His Excellency’ is an official title that is given to members of the extended Royal Saudi family – similar to ‘Your Highness’ for the British monarchy.

Turki Alalshikh is known for being key to bringing boxing to Saudi Arabia.

The Saudi Royal adviser was key in making tonight’s fight, which is part of Riyadh Season – a series of events hosted and funded by the Gulf state.

And his name began to ring bells within the sporting industry when he posted a stunning photo featuring a host of greats earlier this year.

Among them were several icons such as Mike Tyson, Manny Pacquiao, Conor McGregor, Amir Khan, Lennox Lewis, Ricky Hatton and Evander Holyfield.

Oscar De La Hoya and Frank Bruno posed for the picture too.

He is also the mastermind behind the World Masters of Snooker, where Ronnie O’Sullivan and Co battled for a huge prize pool.

What are the Turki Alalshikh’s Man Utd rumours?

Turki Alalshikh has offered an update on the proposed Manchester United takeover – confirming he is not the mystery bidder.

The Saudi boxing chief caused a stir with his claim on X that the club is close to being bought.

Rumours swirled with suggestions he was spearheading the takeover, having previously been linked to Bristol City and Millwall.

Alalshikh, 44, clarified Wednesday’s initial statement, stating he is not the interested party.

He wrote on X: “My yesterday’s post about Manchester United’s potential sale meant one thing: the club is in an advanced negotiation phase with a new investor.

“Just to clarify, I am not the investor, nor are they from my nation. I’m posting this as a fan who wishes the deal to happen, though it might not necessarily happen.”

FOR decades, black has reigned supreme in our wardrobes. 

A byword for timeless sophistication, this neutral colour has long been a shortcut to looking chic. 

But in recent seasons, the fashion world has begun to question black’s seemingly unshakable monopoly. 

All the major designers, such as Fendi, Max Mara and Michael Kors, all sent designs down the runway featuring the hue. 

Enter: chocolate brown. 

This rich, refined shade is taking over the high street and winning us over with its classy, versatile appeal. 

From glossy dark chocolate to luxe caramel tones, brown is swiftly establishing itself as the new go-to neutral.

Where the runways lead, celebrities and influencers inevitably follow. 

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Fashion icons Olivia Palermo and Alexa Chung a brown suede jacket whilst out in London last month, as well as Hollywood stars like Scarlett Johansson and Emily Blunt who wore a brown David Koma minidress to the film premiere of The Smashing Machine, have all embraced chocolate tones recently, proving brown works everywhere – whether on the red carpet or for off-duty street style.

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Of course, not all browns are created equal. 

The key is to find the shade that best complements your complexion. 

Cooler skin tones shine in red- or burgundy-based browns that add warmth, while if you’ve got more of a rosy-cheeked complexion, you’ll be flattered by cooler, blue-tinged hues. 

Olive and deeper skin tones have the freedom to explore across the spectrum, though lighter shades provide a striking contrast and a more radiant finish.

For those ready to fully commit, tonal dressing is the way forward. 

Take inspiration from Cheryl, who layered three sumptuous shades: a mid-toned roll-neck beneath a toffee-hued two-piece suit, topped with a dark-chocolate wool coat. 

By skillfully blending her browns, the Girls Aloud star created depth and dimension, giving her a perfectly polished look. 

Not quite ready for head-to-toe brown? 

Ease yourself in with a single piece or accessory. 

A chocolate-coloured top styled with black or dark denim delivers a look that feels effortlessly cool, without being too try-hard.

Or if you’re feeling more risqué, team a caramel tone with pale beige and creams.

However you choose to wear it, you’ll soon be on board with brown.

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A CONTROLLING thug starved his bed-ridden girlfriend and banned her from going to the toilet for five days in a “mercy-killing” bid.

Jack Preston, 29, left disabled Katya Aleksova in agony for up to 120 hours after he hid the toilet paper and ordered her to ”hold it in.”

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Jack Preston abused bed-ridden partner Katya Aleksova[/caption]

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Katya was banned from going to the toilet for five days[/caption]

Katya suffered from medical conditions that left her bed-bound, Chester Crown Court heard.

Instead of caring for his sick partner, twisted Preston instead verbally abused her at their home in Crewe, Cheshire.

He threw bottles of liquid food at Katya when she complained he had let her starve.

The brute also told her he considered her “dead” and expressed an urge to carry out a “mercy kill plus suicide”.

Prosecutor Sarah Badrawy said Preston forced Katya to “hold in her faeces for over 120 hours” – causing her agonising pain.

When Katya was eventually allowed to go to the toilet, her heart rate increased and left her paralysed for an hour so she was unable to clean herself.

Preston has now been jailed for 20 months after pleading guilty to controlling or coercive behaviour plus other offences of criminal damage theft and assaulting a PC.

Ms Badrawy said: “On May 14, 2025 police responded to a 999 call from Miss Katya Aleksova, where the defendant interrupted the call by grabbing the phone from her.

“Police attended at a house where the defendant and Miss Aleksova were residing at the time. Miss Aleksova was crying and visibly upset whilst lying in bed and explained she has some medical conditions and was not able to move from the bed.

“She said she lost all her abilities in January 2025 and said of the defendant ‘His brain snaps very quickly’.”

Katya also told officers Preston had threatened to physically assault and even kill her.

He also bombarded her with more than 400 messages over a couple of hours one day and called her “self-centred” due to her illness.

Sentencing Preston, Judge Simon Berkson told him: “For an extended period of time you committed an unhappy list of offences, in relation to a person who was significantly disabled at the time.

”She required love and attention rather than the disgraceful and cruel way in which you treated her over that period. The different ways you controlled and coerced Miss Aleksovas was clearly upsetting and injurious to her.

“Your behaviour was despicable and disgraceful and was intended to humiliate and degrade the victim in some very unusual and upsetting ways.”

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