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The late Ozzy Osbourne was mentioned by his son Jack Osbourne during a TV appearance that aired tonight. He spoke about his late father whilst competing on Cooking with the Stars.
Jack is among the celebrity contestants on the new series of the ITV show, which launched this evening. The broadcast of the first episode, which had been filmed in advance, comes just over a week after it was announced that his late father Ozzy had died, aged 76, last month.
The Osbournes star Jack spoke about his family, including his dad, during his appearance on the show in a scene that aired tonight. It comes after Sharon Osbourne breaks down in tears at Ozzy’s funeral in heartbreaking scenes.
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Jack was asked about his experience with food growing up whilst making risotto on Cooking with the Stars. He told host Emma Willis that his experience was different after his family relocated from the UK to the US when he was 12.
He said, “There were a lot of Birdseye Potato Waffles,” when describing his life before the relocation. He explained to the presenter, “Because I was here until I was 12 and then we went to America]and] it was all taken out,” after receiving a surprise from Emma.
He continued to mention that the family frequently employed chefs, but that they didn’t tend to “last long.” In the opening scene of the episode, Jack said, “We’d go through bouts of having a chef but everyone’s like.”
In our house, chefs don’t typically last long because they are very picky eaters, Jack later said. He then explained to host Emma in the kitchen, “Because all of a sudden my dad is like, I don’t like it anymore,” despite the fact that he is an incredible chef.
Just a few weeks after Jack and some of his family members announced that musician Ozzy had passed away, he had just performed in a farewell show with his band Black Sabbath. A joint statement was released by Sharon Osbourne and four of Ozzy’s children.
Our beloved Ozzy Osbourne passed away this morning, according to the statement, “with more sadness than words can convey.” He was surrounded by love and his family. At this time, we ask that everyone respects our family’s privacy. Jack, Kelly, Aimee, and Louis, among others.
Fans and those close to Ozzy last week sent in tributes in response to the news. Additionally, messages from his former bandmates and other famous people who recently shared memories with the late singer-songwriter were included.
In his hometown of Birmingham, a funeral procession has taken place since then, which started earlier this week. A private funeral followed, which was recently held.
Jack’s stint on Cooking with the Stars marks his first TV appearance since the loss of his father, though it was filmed prior to Ozzy’s death. He competed against reality TV star Jess Wright in the first episode, which also saw EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy take on radio host Jordan North in the kitchen.
What is it about this place?
Finales. The Oval.
Don Bradman walking off for a duck, Curtly Ambrose and Courtney Walsh arm in arm, Stuart Broad denying Australia one last time.
The famous old ground has delivered again. Realistically, England have no right to be in with a shot of yet another successful run chase, but here we are.
Harry Brook and Joe Root. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. Kumar Dharmasena and Ahsan Raza. Rain and bad light. 35 runs and four wickets. A long night staring into the soul.
Monday morning will not be as raucous as Sunday evening, but the stakes will not be diminished by having to return at the beginning of the working week.
For England, there are 35 runs standing between them and the biggest series win of the Bazball era.
If they pull it off, it will be the second highest successful chase in their history and will break a 123-year-old record for the best chase by any team on this ground.
They would do it with Ben Stokes not in the team and Chris Woakes absent for most of the match. England’s two best all-rounders of the past 10 years have only two working shoulders between them.
England have a patched up pace attack that is missing Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse and Mark Wood. Their first-choice spinner is injured. Jacob Bethell has been a part-time cricketer for the past two months and batted like it.
At 106-3 on Sunday morning, England were toast, only for Yorkshire’s finest to find individual inspiration to make the unlikely seem probable.
On this ground 20 years ago, another epic series was on a knife edge. On that occasion, it was Kevin Pietersen belting Brett Lee into the stands that secured the Ashes for England. Two decades on and Brook, the modern day spirit of KP, decided attack was the only was to go.
For Root, this Test was always likely to be emotional, a celebration of the life of his mentor Graham Thorpe. How fitting that Root would play with Thorpe-like cool at the home of the great left-hander. Even a heart of stone would have been moved by Root celebrating his hundred by pulling on Thorpe’s trademark headband.
Two contrasting centuries, a tired India attack flogged to all parts. Siraj treading on the boundary rope to reprieve Brook evoked memories of Trent Boult doing the same for Stokes in the 2019 World Cup final – another nerve-shredding Sunday.
When Root and Brook were together, 200 runs to win seemed like a doddle. After they departed, 35 seemed impossible.
India must wonder what they have to do to beat this England team. It was India on the wrong end of a chase of 378 at Edgbaston in 2022, then 371 at Headingley in June.
But something stirred in Siraj, Krishna and Akash Deep. Perhaps it was the beat of the dhol drum that provided the soundtrack to India’s last push.
Brook’s bat went further than the ball when he was caught at mid-off for 111. Bethell looked like what he is – a 21-year-old in his first home Test with only one first-class match since December – in scratching around for five off 31 balls. A wild hack and middle stump removed.
Even the tension got to Root. Play and miss, play and miss, lbw review, edge behind. The Oval came unglued.
It is hard to see how England would have won had the weather not intervened. Smith and Overton, the only Jamies to play Test cricket for England, were left with the task of resisting the touring pacemen and what felt like every Indian in London.
What is left is mainly Surrey v India. Smith, Overton, then Gus Atkinson. Josh Tongue has not been dismissed in his six Test innings, but it’s probably best not to rely on his runs.
Woakes, not seen since leaving the field with his left arm in a makeshift sling on Thursday, was in his whites and ready to go on Sunday. Root said he had some throw downs to work out what was possible.
If Woakes emerges on Monday, it will be the biggest act of bravery by an Englishman since James Bond stayed behind on the island in No Time To Die.
India’s bowlers will have the benefit of a night’s rest and a second new ball available 3.4 overs into the fifth morning. The tourists might not want it, because the old ball has started to hoop.
For England, 35 runs can be dented in a couple of big overs. Batting surely can’t be harder than it was when the players were taken off on Sunday evening.
What are the consequences for less than an hour’s cricket on the fifth day? The difference between 3-1 and 2-2.
The chance of a first series win against India in seven years and a first five-match series win against anyone in the same timeframe. The difference between heading to Australia as winners, or not.
What a way to end it all.
England’s run chase at Headingley, Shubman Gill’s epic at Edgbaston. Aggro and Stokes at Lord’s. Rearguards and handshakegate at Old Trafford.
All down to this.
What’s unique about this location?
Finales . The Oval .
Stuart Broad denying Australia one last time, Curtly Ambrose and Courtney Walsh arguing for a duck, and Don Bradman leaving for a duck.
The renowned old ground has once more delivered. England obviously has no right to be involved in another successful run chase, but we are.
Joe Root and Harry Brook. Prasidh Krishna and Muhammad Siraj. Ahsan Raza and Kumar Dharmasena. Bad light and rain Four wickets and 35 runs. a long night of soul-searching.
Although returning on Monday morning will not be as noisy as Sunday evening, the chances of losing the job will be lower.
England’s biggest series victory since the Bazball era is stifled by 35 runs.
If they succeed, it will be the second most successful chase in their history and set a new record for any team’s best chase on this ground in 123 years.
Ben Stokes would not play for the team while Chris Woakes would be absent for the majority of the game. Only two working shoulders separate the country’s top two all-rounders from the previous ten years.
Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse, and Mark Wood are missing from England’s patched pace attack. Their first-choice spinner is harmed. Jacob Bethell, a part-time cricket player for the past two months, batted well.
England remained toast at 106-pound on Sunday morning, leaving Yorkshire’s finest with the only source of personal inspiration to make the unlikely appear likely.
Another epic series was on the verge of extinction 20 years ago. The Ashes for England were secured by Kevin Pietersen belting Brett Lee into the stands on that occasion. After two decades, Brook, the KP’s modern-day spirit, decided that going after attack was the only option.
For Root, this test was always going to be heartfelt, a celebration of Graham Thorpe’s passing. How appropriate that Root would entertain the great left-hander with Thorpe-like cool. Root would have impacted a heart of stone by removing Thorpe’s signature headband to celebrate his centennial.
A tired India attack flogged every inch for two centuries. Trent Boult did the same for Stokes in the 2019 World Cup final, another nerve-wracking Sunday, and Raj treading on the boundary rope to reprieve Brook.
200 runs to win seemed like a tidbit when Root and Brook were playing together. 35 appeared impossible after they left.
India must wonder how to defeat this England side. India was at fault in the 2022 battle between 378 and 371 at Headingley.
However, Akash Deep, Krishna, and Siraj all experienced a stir. The dhol drum’s beat may have played the final push of India, but it may have been the dhol drum’s beat.
When Brook was caught midway through the 111th round, his bat extended beyond the ball. With just one first-class game to come since December, Bethell, 21, looked like he was when he scribbled around for five off 31 balls in his first home test. A bizarre hack was removed from the middle stump.
Even the tension reached Root. Play and miss, lbw review, edge behind, and play and miss. The Oval disengaged.
Without the weather’s absence, it is difficult to imagine how England would have triumphed. The only Jamies to play Test cricket for England, Smith and Overton had to fend off the touring pacemen and what sounded like every Indian in London.
Surrey vs. India is primarily what’s left. Smith, Overton, and finally Gus Atkinson. Although Josh Tongue has six Test starts, it’s probably best to not rely on his runs.
Woakes was wearing his whites and on track on Sunday after leaving the field on Thursday with his left arm in a makeshift sling. Root said he had some “trash-ups” to figure out what was possible.
It will be the biggest bravery by an Englishman since James Bond left island in No Time to Die if Woakes comes out on Monday.
India’s bowlers will benefit from a night’s rest and a third new ball’s third available over the fifth morning, which will be 3. 4 overs. Because the old ball has started to hoop, the tourists might not want it.
In a few large overs, 35 runs can be tampered with for England. It’s impossible to imagine how difficult it was to bat on Sunday evening when the players were removed.
What happens if the fifth day of cricket lasts less than an hour? the distinction between 2-2 and 3-1.
The likelihood of a first-ever five-game series victory against anyone in the same time frame as India’s seven-year history. What makes heading to Australia as a winner or not.
What a way to end it all.
England’s epic at Edgbaston and Shubman Gill’s epic at Headingley. At Lord’s, Aggro and Stokes. Old Trafford’s handshakegate and rearguards.
It’s all about this.
Munich, Bayern midfielder Joao Palhinha has been signed on a season-long loan deal by Tottenham.
The 30-year-old, who left Fulham for the German side in 2024, made just 17 Bundesliga appearances last year.
With questions over Yves Bissouma and Rodrigo Bentancur’s futures, Spurs boss Thomas Frank was interested in signing a defensive-minded midfielder following his appointment.
At the end of his loan, Tottenham also have the option of making Palhinha a permanent resident.
Before making his £42.3 million move to Bayern, the Portugal international had a wealth of Premier League experience, making 68 top-flight appearances during Fulham’s two-year tenure.
In his previous spell in the English top flight, Palhinha finished with a total of 300 tackles, which is 109 more than any other player, and placed sixth in terms of interceptions (92).
However, his combative play is vulnerable because he has received 27 yellow cards in 2022-22 and 2023-24, or at least five more than anyone else.
Edu Rubio, a former coach of Crystal Palace, West Ham, and Wolves,
Tottenham could use Joao Palhinha very much.
The move could help the team’s defensive approach and backline be balanced, while also providing balance to a very creative and attack-minded midfield.
He has excellent defensive-minded midfield skills, and his physical prowess and presence will be a real asset for the Premier League.
Palhinha’s ability to win aerial duels and tackles can be very valuable.
Munich, Bayern midfielder Joao Palhinha has been signed on a season-long loan deal by Tottenham.
The 30-year-old, who left Fulham for the German side in 2024, made just 17 Bundesliga appearances last year.
With questions over Yves Bissouma and Rodrigo Bentancur’s futures, Spurs boss Thomas Frank was interested in signing a defensive-minded midfielder following his appointment.
At the end of his loan, Tottenham also have the option of making Palhinha a permanent resident.
Before making his £42.3 million move to Bayern, the Portugal international had a wealth of Premier League experience, making 68 top-flight appearances during Fulham’s two-year tenure.
In his previous spell in the English top flight, Palhinha finished with a total of 300 tackles, which is 109 more than any other player, and placed sixth in terms of interceptions (92).
However, his combative play is vulnerable because he has received 27 yellow cards in 2022-22 and 2023-24, or at least five more than anyone else.
Edu Rubio, a former coach of Crystal Palace, West Ham, and Wolves,
Tottenham could use Joao Palhinha very much.
The move could help the team’s defensive approach and backline be balanced, while also providing balance to a very creative and attack-minded midfield.
He has excellent defensive-minded midfield skills, and his physical prowess and presence will be a real asset for the Premier League.
Palhinha’s ability to win aerial duels and tackles can be very valuable.