Boiling Point won the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket by the largest margins over Indalo.
After winning the heritage handicap last year with Liberty Lane, jockey Clifford Lee, trainer Karl Burke, and owner Sheikh Mohammed Obaid combined to claim a second consecutive victory.
Lee moved Boiling Point, which had a 14-1 chance, to the top of the field before succumbing to a late charge from Indalo, who had won by a nose, to take the photo finish.
Robert Irwin, the star of Dancing With The Stars, has revealed his unexpected relationship status, much to the shock of his fans. The 21-year-old has revealed that he is actually single and is concerned that it might continue for some time.
The wildlife expert has been impressing the judges since he started appearing on Dancing With The Stars. He did, however, discuss whether or not he had a special woman in his life in a post-dance interview.
The Aussie admitted to being single, but he might not be looking for a second Australian. On the popular program, Robert and Witney Carson dance professionally.
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E! speaking! He continued, “We are still looking for the American girl,” he said. Then, according to him, revealed that Witney has been assisting him and his sister Bindi in finding that special someone.
Witney continued, “Well, you have to go through a sort of screening process, so submit your applications through my DMs, I will forward them to Bindi, and then we’ll see about the American tourist.”
After that, Robert continued to say that he has a second protective sister since joining Witney, adding, “And you’ll be single forever.”
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Then Robert showed his fans what he might be looking for in his upcoming girlfriend. He asserted, “I think just genuine kindness, more than anything else.” To surround yourself with people who are genuinely kind is so important.
Witney and Robert have won numerous awards for their tango routines while they have been on television.
Robert and his partner showed their sexier side, but the pair accidentally regrouped and started doing retro dance moves the momentarily.
As they pulled off the moves, the crowd was left laughing out loud as they left the tango. Carrie Ann gave the couple an eighth out of 30 points, and Derek and Bruno both scored seven.
Robert continued to be at the top of the leaderboard as a result. Fans have been posting their opinions on social media about Witney and Robert’s potential as the series’ winners.
One fan wrote, “We all know this is our mirror ball champ, right?” and another, “He is going to win this”! “Everyone else, I’m sorry, but you need to pack up and go home,” remarked a third person.
Robert prefers to maintain a relatively private life, but Rorie Buckley, his most recent love, was he.
It was thought that they were dating since November 2022 and went Instagram official almost a year later in August 2023.
Miley Cyrus opened up about the ‘beautiful’ keepsakes she kept from her relationship with ex-husband Liam Hemsworth. Miley tied the knot with long-term partner Liam in a secret ceremony back in 2018 after meeting on The Last Song movie set almost 10 years prior, but their marriage quickly came to an end within a year.
Following their engagement in December 2018, Liam made a public statement on Instagram, saying, “I wish Miley and I had just separated, and I wish her nothing but happiness.” By February 2020, the couple had already declared their single status with the Aussie actor.
Liam revealed earlier this month that he had gotten married to Gabriella Brooks as a model. The 35-year-old and her partner fell in love with her in late 2019.
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Miley revealed in a recent interview with Vogue that she only had a small amount of belongings with her when they were together.
She claimed that, in fact, she had a dress on when she met my ex-husband and a dress on our first date. I want to savor these kinds of beautiful moments in my life along with letters and other things that are really important.
Miley continued, “These intimate moments have also been public moments, so it’s a little difficult to decide what I want to share and what I would ever allow to be seen.”
Meanwhile, Liam’s new fiancée recently shared the news of their engagement as she cuddled into Liam. She posted a sweet black and white photo as she flashed her diamond ring that rested on Liam’s chest.
Gabriella placed her hand on a white bed sheet in another image to give the rock a closer look. She merely added a white love heart emoji as the announcement’s caption.
After Miley’s split, Liam and Gabriella broke up and found love in 2019. He declared the couple’s breakup that year, and their divorce would be finalized in January 2020.
They broke up in 2013 before getting back together in 2016 after getting engaged two years later.
Miley and Liam tied the knot in December 2018, but only eight months later they decided to end their relationship. Their breakup served as Miley’s biggest hit to date, which was Flowers, which won the Grammys.
Miley and drummer Maxx Morando have been in love since their breakup, and they currently play together on their most recent album.
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Former Love Island star Claudia Fogarty has shared that she recently faced a “very scary” hospital stay after her waters broke unexpectedly at just 33 weeks into her pregnancy.
The 31-year-old reality star – who is the daughter of motorbike racing legend Carl Fogarty – is expecting her first child with her boyfriend Ollie Crankshaw. In May the couple announced that they are due to welcome a baby girl in November.
Claudia explained that the ordeal first started when she suddenly felt a trickle of liquid while applying her eyelashes. She called the maternity unit, who told her to come in right away to be checked, after calling Ollie and her mother.
However, her waters broke as she arrived in the hospital car park, making her anxious and worried that the baby was about to arrive.
To prevent her from becoming premature, doctors advised her that she should remain under observation for at least 48 hours.
Claudia acknowledged that the lack of water is making her hospital bed scary. My bump’s size has decreased. I was afraid of that. She is alright. I went in.
She continued, “This baby is arriving much sooner than I anticipated.” Claudia admitted to feeling underprepared because she believed she had more time, despite the fact that doctors have already confirmed that the birth may still take place two weeks before the birth.
She continued, “It’s been a lot and very overwhelming.” Today, I feel much calmer. You simply don’t believe that these things actually occur to you. I have no early baby stuff in the house because everything isn’t ready.
Since there are no indications that the reality star will become pregnant, the reality star has now begun ordering supplies for the child. She should be discharged soon.
Her frightenedness came just days after Claudia admitted that she had been experiencing leg and foot swelling, which is a common symptom in pregnancy’s third trimester.
She asked followers if this was normal, before confirming that NHS guidelines say it is often part of the process. Claudia first shared her pregnancy news in May with a sweet video at the beach where she can be seen standing with Ollie.
The pair exchanged greetings in the video before revealing scans and writing “Baby girl” in the sand. Half of me, half of you, was the caption for the post. We’re eager to meet you. Coming on November 2 is baby Crankshaw.
Friends and family gathered in a flurry to congratulate the happy couple, including Claudia’s sister Danielle and her father Carl. Danielle was thrilled when her father joked that the baby was a girl, while her father jokingly remarked, “Oh baby girl.” I can’t wait to meet you and make you look all PINK. My little princes finally have a princess.
Claudia appeared on Love Island in season nine. She didn’t find lasting love in the villa, but has since settled down very happily with Ollie.
Although her daughter’s mother Michaela previously acknowledged that watching her daughter have her heart broken on the ITV2 show, she is happy Claudia has since “finally found her] happiness.”
As a result of Bruno Fernandes’ penalty miss, struggling Manchester United fell to 3-1 defeat at Brentford on Saturday, adding pressure on drained boss Ruben Amorim.
Igor Thiago scored twice in Amorim’s side’s opening 20 minutes to punish shoddy defending, paying the price for yet another error-strewn display.
Before half-time, United’s first goal, scored by Benjamin Sesko, cut the deficit.
However, when Caoimhin Kelleher saved his tame penalty late in the second half before Mathias Jensen scored the winning goal in stoppage time, United captain Fernandes wasted a golden opportunity to save the draw.
Amorim, who had been appointed United boss, hoped to finally win more league games.
He left fearing the sack, instead, after his most recent detour since moving from Sporting Lisbon to replace the fired Erik ten Hag in November.
United are currently 13th in the Premier League, having won just twice of their six games this season.
Amorim admitted he had considered quitting and frequently detested his players following his humiliating League Cup defeat in August at fourth-tier Grimsby.
After suffering a 3-0 defeat at Manchester City, the 40-year-old was once again under fire, before last weekend’s 2-1 victory over Chelsea gave him some breathing room.
Under the inexperienced manager Keith Andrews, Amorim will face fresh doubts about his ability to revive United after losing to a Brentford team they had already defeated three times in their first five games.
At a recent meeting at the training facility of the club, United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe reportedly gave Amorim his backing.
After this outcome, Ratcliffe’s support is likely to decline, leaving Amorim in desperate need of a win over Sunderland at Old Trafford next weekend before a challenging trip to Liverpool’s champions.
For the first time since the trio’s summer moves, Matheus Cunha started in the United team along with Benjamin Sesko and former Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo.
However, United’s recent trips to Brentford, including a 4-3 loss in May and a 4-0 loss, have been painful experiences.
Their most recent trip to west London was no exception, with Thiago striking just eight minutes later quickly exposing United’s flaws.
With Harry Maguire’s offside appeal thrown in the wind, Jordan Henderson drilled a skillful pass past Altay Bayindir from just inside the penalty area.
In the 20th minute, Brentford struck once more with Thiago’s flick on to Kevin Schade, who burst into the area to fire a close-range shot that Bayindir could only palm to Thiago.
Thiago, who was traded from Club Brugge in place of Bryan Mbeumo, already has five goals for the Bees, compared to just two this year.
Sesko had a bad start following his relocation from Leipzig, just like Mbeumo.
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In the 26th minute, the 22-year-old Slovenian finally showed some promise.
Under the pressure of Patrick Dorgu, Kelleher resisted converting the rebound after his first two attempts were saved.
However, United almost lost out on a second time because Kevin Schade teed up Dango Ouattara for a low shot that Bayindir saved at the end of the match.
When Nathan Collins’ tug on Mbeumo gave away a penalty in the 75th minute, Amorim was given a lifeline.
However, Fernandes chose a weak spot-kick that Kelleher had saved after a protracted delay for a VAR check and numerous substitutions.
United was hit on the counter as the final seconds drew nearer.
As Amorim’s misery mounted, Jensen hurried away unchallenged and cut inside for a vicious strike that fizzed into the net’s roof.
Do you think the BBC and Zara McDermott determined they would be on the receiving end of so much backlash (again) for their recent documentary on Thailand? It’s easy to release a three-part series about the ‘dark side’ of any country, but it’s even easier to put more in-depth research into the delicate subject matter before confidently sharing it with the world.
As someone who is half Thai, I was left with a bitter taste in my mouth the moment the Love Island personality began promoting her documentary, Thailand: The Dark Side of Paradise. I immediately knew that so many crucial elements needed to explore a country’s underbelly would be ignored.
Within me was also a deep concern that the stereotypes about Thai people would only worsen. How many times can I be asked: “You’re from Thailand? Oh, ping-pong shows!” before I scream into the void from exhaustion?
Of course, it’s easy to walk down ‘Soi Cowboy’ and Khaosan road in hopes of creating a quick piece on the stereotypes of a beautiful country, but where was the research into why the sex tourism in Thailand boomed in the first place?
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While prostitution is one of the oldest professions in the world, the popularisation of sex massage parlours came during the Japanese occupation in World War II. When US servicemen used Thailand for ‘rest and recreation’ during the Vietnam War, amid a turbulent time of poverty, the number of sex workers catapulted.
Do we see the common denominator here? With Thailand being a Buddhist country with conservative views on sex, did they stop to think how this could impact the families of Thai women seen in the programme? And most importantly, why didn’t they focus on the true problem, the Western tourist’s morbid curiosity and depraved need to take part in it?
Yes, Thailand can be known for its rowdy nightlife, red light districts and sex work, but that’s only if you travel there with those goals on your mind. It was concerning to watch all the British and Western tourists diving nose-first into the country’s ‘dark side’ the moment they landed in Bangkok’s airport, when most people travel to Thailand for its food (and yes, there’s more to Thai food than Pad Thai) and culture.
Within 10 minutes of the first episode, Zara interviewed a few British tourists on the infamous Khao San Road (where only tourists visit, by the way). They all had the same tired answers. One lad said: “It’s like Benidorm on steroids! Cheap, cheerful and full of women. If you’re a single lad, get down here.”
Another confidently yelled out: “It’s £10,” while proudly discussing the easy access to sex workers. “£10 for the full night.” It wasn’t until he said: “It’s part of the culture, isn’t it?” that I went from falling asleep listening to the same-old narrative about Thailand to being infuriated by their insolence. It’s wildly offensive considering they didn’t even book their tickets to Thailand to experience the real culture.
Not long after, Zara made her way to a drinking road called ‘Soi Cowboy’ in hopes of speaking to a sex worker. Zara was surprised to see police patrolling the area and questioned why the women and bar owners were unwilling to participate in their self-serving series.
The reality star revealed the police threatened to arrest a few of the crew members. She said: “It feels very odd that the police aren’t unbiased in this situation. They’re on the side of the people doing the illegal activities. They’re on the side of these illegal bars.”
Isn’t that the issue in every country? When has anyone ever accused the police of being fair? Towards the end of the first episode, Zara stated Thailand is filled with ‘double standards’ as if we didn’t recently watch Keir Starmer claim there’s no ‘room for political violence’ after Charlie Kirk’s death, all while happily arresting peaceful protestors in England.
“I want a foreign boyfriend. I want to have a better life,” said one anonymous sex worker in the second episode. Meanwhile, the foreign tourists in the programme condescendingly talked about Thai women as they made jokes about their limited English (“We do boom boom”).
Many content creators based in Thailand took part in the programme, and most of them came out to slam the corporation, claiming scenes were staged and dialogue was edited to fit their narrative.
One man, who runs channel Mac TV Travel Learn Inspire, showed Zara around the red-light district in Pattaya, but since claimed producers “edited” his dialogue and “dramatised everything.”
However, the BBC ‘refuted any suggestion that this contributor was misrepresented and that any sequences were fabricated,’ saying: “He was fully briefed before participating, fully consented and understood the nature of his contribution and the series as a whole. Zara McDermott has explored a range of sensitive issues in multiple documentaries for BBC Three over the past five years.”
Mac claimed: “I made it very clear what I was going to say and what I wasn’t going to say. And they said, ‘Okay, don’t worry, it’s fine, we won’t ask you.’ That was complete lies, they asked me everything under the sun, but I didn’t give them the answers they wanted, and they started to get very frustrated and flustered.”
He also alleged that Zara, who has carved out a career as a documentary presenter since finding fame on Love Island, had “no opinions” of her own, and that all of her questions and points of discussion were fed to her by a producer.
“And while I was walking down the street, and talking to Zara, there were different points where they took my conversation from over here and took my conversation from over there, from different parts of the night, and they chopped up my voice and made me say things in sentences that I didn’t actually say. I thought that was really sneaky and deceiving that they did that,” he said.
Another British content creator, Emily Srichala, who speaks fluent Thai and has resided in the country for over a decade with her Thai spouse, apologised to locals after watching the series. In a social media video, she claimed the BBC emailed her in 2024 requesting to interview her and other Brits, which she agreed to as she assumed the series would be about Thailand’s rich culture. When she learned it was anything but positive, she was shocked.
The BBC reportedly asked about her lifestyle in Thailand, and Emily provided the perfect answer: “I told them I live like a local, I don’t live like a Brit.” She added: “They probably didn’t want me in the series because I didn’t say anything bad about the country.”
Viewers were just as dumbfounded, with one posting on social media: “Thailand, a country heavily reliant on tourism, deserves more responsible and balanced reporting.” Another said: “Her documentary on Thailand felt poorly handled. As an Asian viewer, I was repulsed by how judgmental and patronising it is.”
The incredible content creators I talked to also felt uneasy with the programme, with one shared her worries on how it could “harm the country’s reputation and negatively impact tourism, which is such a vital part of our economy.”
Patty, who is a Thai food reviewer based in London that goes by @londonfoodieexpat on TikTok on Instagram, told me: “Growing up in Thailand, I’ve seen how hard people work to move past old stigmas of being a ‘third-world country’ where people are out to scam tourists. While I don’t deny that there may be a small element of truth in what was shown, the documentary presented only about 0.1% of the reality — and it was far from a fair reflection of Thailand as a whole.”
Touching upon the ‘recycled narratives’, Patty – who showcases the best of authentic Asian food in England – added: “These narratives have been recycled for years. Thankfully, today’s audiences are far more discerning. People can see and share their own experiences instantly on social media.
“That’s why I believe this documentary won’t damage Thailand’s image — if anything, it has encouraged even more people to defend us. The overwhelming sentiment online is that Thailand is safe, welcoming, and full of warmth. I’ve been deeply touched to see so many voices around the world standing up for Thailand and recognising the kindness of its people.”
Meanwhile, one content creator pointed out how “many of the issues they showed tourists having were caused by unusual behaviour or bad decision making”.
Lukgate, who fell in love with the country when she first visited at 18 years old and lived there for over a decade, is a British digital creator and business owner who fully immersed herself in the culture and now speaks fluent Thai, earning the love and admiration of locals who were impressed with her dedication.
She, like many of us, was ‘disappointed and angry’ with the Dark Side of Paradise. Lukgate, who boasts over 50,000 followers on TikTok, told me: “Although the documentary wasn’t all negative, it took a narrow and oversimplified view. They should have given a wider perspective. It seemed to focus on shock value and dramatised the ‘arrest scene’, obviously they were going for clickbait.
“The choice of an ex–Love Island star as presenter lacked integrity, given the show’s own reputation for exploiting sexuality, glamorising toxic behaviour, and promoting unrealistic body ideals – basically terrible role models for young people. It appeared hypocritical for her, of all people, to pass judgment on women from disadvantaged backgrounds for the choices they have made to survive.
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“I laughed at the mediocrity when she said ‘I want to speak to a sex worker’ like it was some ground breaking moment that had never been done before. It was clear she hadn’t looked up prior investigations on Thailand.”
She went on to point out that the sex industry makes up less than 1% of the population, adding that Thailand is ranked and reported as one of the safest places for female travellers.
The ‘unimaginative’ and ‘well-worn narrative’ rightfully angered so many people, and the disappointment in the BBC probably won’t die down for many. “The piece did not present a progressive or original perspective, nor did it demonstrate the qualities of rigorous journalism. It relied on reductive stereotypes that constitute misrepresentation and, in fact, risk perpetuating offensive and dangerous misconceptions,” the creator continued.
“They also didn’t mention the rich and diverse culture, cuisine, creativity and craftsmanship Thailand offers. Plus what a sense of pride and care Thai people put into their country and hospitality towards others.”
My own mother, whom I rushed to call the moment the documentary dropped, was disappointed after learning about its contents, which spread across Thai social media like wildfire. In our bi-weekly hours-long debriefs, she mentioned: “It’s all about your intention. If you intend to come to Thailand to experience culture and nature, then you will see it.
“But if you’re heart is set on darkness, then that’s where you will end up. They shouldn’t have made the documentary… Their minds were already pre-set on the ‘dark side’.”
She went on to list everything she loves about the country that made her who she is today, from the mountains in Chiang Mai and the crystal clear beaches in Krabi to Bangkok’s bustling Chinatown as well as the country’s awe-inspiring temples.
If you really want to experience a virtual taste of Thailand with powerful storytelling, take an hour out of your day to watch the late Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown, when he visited the northern city of Chiang Mai. The celebrity chef and documentarian provides viewers with a masterclass on how to understand other cultures all while showcasing culinary diversities.
He fully immersed himself into the Thai lifestyle, with the star drinking homemade liquor with farmers, flirting with the ‘Khao Ka Moo’ (Pork leg and rice dish) hawker stand auntie, and singing karaoke with locals.
While many worry about the damage the documentary could cause to Thailand’s tourism, I’m personally relieved to see the number of people banding together to share what Thailand is truly about. And please, next time you go to Thailand, respect the people and the culture.
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