BAFTAs suffer a La La Land moment as wrong winner is announced – and BBC doesn't air it

The BBC has apologised after it was forced to pull several sports programmes following a boycott by presenters and pundits in support of Gary Lineker.The broadcaster said it would air only “limited sport programming” over the weekend and was “working hard to resolve the situation”. It comes after Lineker was told to step back from hosting the Saturday edition of the football highlights programme in a row over impartiality.

The BBC has issued an update after its sporting schedule was thrown into disarray this weekend. Presenters, commentators, and pundits, pulled out of various shows in solidarity with Gary Lineker 'stepping away' from Match of the Day in a row over impartiality.

Football Focus and Final Score have been axed from today's BBC schedule as presenters are continuing to pull out in solidarity with Gary Lineker. BBC Radio 5 Live Sport has also suffered as contributors refused to go on the air.

More than 10 of the BBC’s highest-profile sports stars have staged an unprecedented walkout over the British broadcaster’s decision to suspend Gary Lineker. Below is a list of those who have walked out, with links to tweets explaining their reasons for joining the protest.

Shazam! sequel, Shazam! Fury of the Gods is one of the most highly anticipated films of 2023, and now there’s even more reason to be excited – especially for LGBTQ fans of the brand.In an interview with a website called Dorkaholics, the film’s screenwriters Henry Gayden and Chris Morgan opened up about their decision to confirm that one of the main characters in the franchise is, in fact, gay, as many had suspected.“The only new addition for this movie is being a lot more forthright about Pedro being gay,” Gayden admitted. “That was hinted at in the first movie very subtly.”While he didn’t get into the discussions the screenwriters had with those in charge at DC, it sounds like Gayden and his writing partner faced some blowback regarding their decision.“I thought it was really important and really, really fought for us including that and bringing that into the fore in this movie,” the writer stated in the interview.Pedro, portrayed by DJ Cotrona, is the older foster brother to Shazam (Zachary Levi), the main superhero in the film.

awkward moment with a contestant after he tugged on his facial hair — something he said he’ll “never do again.”Contestant Greg Weichert, from Florida, sported a big, bushy gray beard as he revealed that he’s been “helping out” Santa Claus for 25 years. He has a big, blended family of six children, 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.“I started a real beard about six years ago, it made all the difference in the world,” Weichert explained.

After four decades of hosting "Wheel of Fortune," Pat Sajak has shocked viewers with a new game show move. During Tuesday night’s episode, the longtime host had an awkward encounter with a contestant who shared similar features to Santa Claus. "Now, Santa Claus needs help in the holidays, he needs helpers and I understand you fill that role," Sajak said to the game show player.

Peep Show.The actor, who played the character in 36 episodes of the Channel 4 sitcom, explained on Twitter why he sometimes “forget things” that Hans has said over the show’s nine seasons.“Yes, sometimes I do forget things Hans said in Peep Show,” King wrote. “Because I’ve never sat down and watched an episode. Ever.

The stars of Shazam! Fury Of The Gods bring their superpowers to London!

BreAnna Bell Netflix has announced Wanda Sykes’ upcoming hour-long standup special, “I’m An Entertainer” will arrive on the streaming service on May 23. The episode will premiere globally. Set at the Miller Theater in Philadelphia, the comedian, actress and producer Wanda Sykes returns for her second hour-long Netflix comedy special. According to the streamer, the comedian tackles a host of topics from the challenges of raising Gen Z teens to the dilemmas of being a liberal in a hyper charged political climate. Known for her social commentary, Sykes delivers “her insightful and ferocious wit and candor audiences have come to know and love,” reads the official description. The special was filmed in early February 2023.

EXCLUSIVE: The BBC’s small screen Boiling Point sequel has found its sous chef. Walking Dead star Steven Ogg will play Nick in the upcoming drama, which will pick the story up six months after the conclusion of the BAFTA-nominated Stephen Graham-starring indie pic.

Trying to move forward. Danielle Olivera confirmed that she and Robert Sieber called it quits over the 2022 holidays after two years together.

's Danielle Olivera and chef Robert Sieber have ended their relationship after two years of dating. The 34-year-old reveals to ET that she and Sieber split late last year -- and haven't gone public with the news until now.«The rumors were kind of going out there… I haven't confirmed anything publicly… 'cause I didn't know how to say it then, and it was too emotional for me,» Olivera tells ET. «I'm in a much better place now — it's still emotional — but mentally, I'm like getting there.»Olivera and Sieber's relationship began in 2020 — when he slid into her DMs.

Jesse Lee Soffer is addressing his Chicago P.D. exit.

EastEnders fans let out a gasp and said 'OMG' as they spotted a nod to the epic cliffhanger during the latest episode. The BBC One soap returned to screens on Tuesday night (February 21) after viewers were left with many questions following the first trip to Walford of the week the previous evening.

EastEnders actress Kellie Bright has given her verdict on the mystery murder plot that has captivated viewers since airing on Monday night (February 20). The actress, who portrays Linda Carter in the BBC soap, joined Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on This Morning to give her view on the much anticipated twist.

EastEnders dropped a huge bombshell last night as it aired a flashforward scene that gave a glimpse far into the future. The BBC soap shocked viewers after showing a scene set at Christmas with six female characters involved in a mystery murder.

After whipping fans into a frenzy with "in a flash everything changes" teaser trailers, EastEnders left gobsmacked viewers with an epic flashforward episode as Christmas came early in February. During a lock-in at The Queen Victoria, Denise Fox, Kathy Beale, Linda Carter, Sharon Watts, Stacey Slater and Suki Kaur Panesar shared their stories and bonded during a lock-in at Linda's pub.

Carey Mulligan was incorrectly named the Best Supporting Actress winner at the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2023, but the star was said to have laughed off the blunder. Deaf actor Troy Kotsur was delivering the announcement by sign language before a miscommunication resulted in Carey's name being called for her role as Meghan Twohey in She Said.

German language film All Quiet On The Western Front was the big winner at the EE BAFTAs, scooping a total of seven prizes.The Netflix anti-war epic, directed by German filmmaker Edward Berger and based on the 1929 novel of the same name by Erich Maria Remarque, scooped top gongs including best film and best director. It broke the record for the highest number of Baftas for a foreign language film previously held by Italian coming-of-age drama Cinema Paradiso, which claimed five in 1988.Taking to the stage at the climax of the event at London’s Royal Festival Hall, cinematographer James Friend said the film showed how a generation of young German men were “poisoned by right-wing nationalistic propaganda” and he stressed that the film’s message remains “relevant” nearly a century on.