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By Codie Bullen for Mailonline Published: 06:11 EST, February 24, 2024 | Updated: 06:39 EST, February 24, 2024 Graham Norton has confirmed he is leaving his weekend shows on Virgin Radio after three years. The Irish presenter, 60, has co-hosted the Graham Norton Radio Show on the channel with Maria McErlane since 2021. Graham announced […]

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Graham Norton has confirmed he is leaving his weekend shows on Virgin Radio after three years.

The Irish presenter, 60, has co-hosted the Graham Norton Radio Show on the channel with Maria McErlane since 2021.

Graham announced the news of his departure live on Saturday’s show: “It’s my last weekend of shows here at Virgin Radio.”

Graham added that he is not leaving Virgin Radio completely, but will be relinquishing its weekend schedule with immediate effect.

His last weekend show is on Sunday, February 25.

Virgin Radio revealed that Angela Scanlon will perform in the coming weeks and told listeners to ‘get ready for an exciting announcement’.

Graham Norton has confirmed he is leaving his weekend shows on Virgin Radio after three years

The Irish presenter said he is not leaving Virgin Radio completely, but will step back from its weekend schedule with immediate effect

The Irish presenter said he is not leaving Virgin Radio completely, but will step back from its weekend schedule with immediate effect

When Graham first joined Virgin Radio, content director Mike Cass said: “Graham Norton is one of the few truly unique talents in broadcasting. I am delighted to welcome him to the Virgin Radio family in the new year.

“He will bring double the humor, double the banter and double the love on Saturday and Sunday.”

Graham has repeatedly said that he is cutting back on his work and that he does not want to continue until he is too old.

He told SiriusXm in September 2019, “We’re on the air 35 to 36 weeks a year now. So if I shorten that, maybe ten weeks off, I think that would be ideal.

“What I could try is just reduce my workload.”

And in 2015, he said he would retire before he was 60.

He told the Mirror: ‘I’m not going to jump tomorrow but it’s in my head. You want to get out while you can still enjoy your life.

Virgin Radio revealed Angela Scanlon will step in in the coming weeks and told listeners to 'get ready for an exciting announcement'

Virgin Radio revealed Angela Scanlon will step in in the coming weeks and told listeners to ‘get ready for an exciting announcement’

‘My neighbors worked and worked and made the world trip of their lives. They had to be airlifted three times because they were too old for the journey. Every walk they took they got stuck.

‘So I don’t want to be them. You want to stop working when you still have time to enjoy your life.’

Graham is reportedly in the running to take over Steve Wright’s Love Songs on BBC Radio 2 following the veteran DJ’s death.

Wright, 69, was found dead at his £2million flat days in London after reportedly speaking to BBC bosses – and ahead of a meeting to reportedly stage a comeback on a new ‘pop nostalgia’ Radio 2 spin-off station to discuss.

And although the broadcaster was unceremoniously kicked out of the coveted afternoon slot in 2022 after 23 years, it had continued to record the weekly Steve Wright’s Love Songs, the most recent edition of which aired last weekend.

Wright has fronted the show since 1996, performing classic romantic songs, along with devotions and real-life love stories.

Singer and presenter Michael Ball

Experienced presenter and ex-Radio 2 presenter Graham Norton

Singer and presenter Michael Ball (left) and veteran presenter and ex-Radio 2 presenter Graham Norton (right) are among those tipped to take over Love Songs

The final edition, which was recorded, will not be broadcast. But reports suggest the BBC is planning to continue Love Songs in some form with a new presenter.

Among those suggested by media insiders include singer and presenter Michael Ball, Davina McCall and Graham, who presented a Saturday show for a decade until defecting to Virgin Radio in 2021.

Ball already presents a show on Radio 2 on Sundays, meaning he may have to forgo the 11am time slot if he wants to step into Wright’s shoes. McCall, meanwhile, has replaced Claudia Winkleman, who will leave her Saturday morning show in March.

Grant Michaels, director of talent agency Encanta, says the BBC is stuck between trying to shake up the channel’s male line-up and avoiding alienating Radio 2’s already dwindling audience.

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Chelsea fans shout 'justice for Graham Potter' as Blues WORSE under Pochettino https://usmail24.com/chelsea-mauricio-pochettino-graham-potter/ https://usmail24.com/chelsea-mauricio-pochettino-graham-potter/#respond Tue, 06 Feb 2024 09:28:06 +0000 https://usmail24.com/chelsea-mauricio-pochettino-graham-potter/

CHELSEA have earned one point less this season under Mauricio Pochettino than they did at this stage last year. After Sunday's dreadful 4-2 home defeat to Wolves, the Blues sit 11th in the bottom half with just 31 points from 23 games. 3 Mauricio Pochettino has struggled to turn Chelsea's fortunes aroundCredit: Alamy 3 Graham […]

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CHELSEA have earned one point less this season under Mauricio Pochettino than they did at this stage last year.

After Sunday's dreadful 4-2 home defeat to Wolves, the Blues sit 11th in the bottom half with just 31 points from 23 games.

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Mauricio Pochettino has struggled to turn Chelsea's fortunes aroundCredit: Alamy
Graham Potter was sacked by the Blues last April

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Graham Potter was sacked by the Blues last AprilCredit: Getty Images – Getty

At this stage Chelsea had achieved 32 points last season under Graham Potter and were tenth.

The West Londoners fired Potter in April last year and eventually limped to twelfth place under caretaker boss Frank Lampard.

Chelsea fans have been dismayed by yet another poor campaign after being stuck in mid-table less than three years after winning the title. Champions League.

Commenting on the Blues' situation, one fan wrote on social media: “Pochettino has to go.”

While a second opined: “Potter was better btw, can't tell me Chelsea wouldn't be in a better position now with Palmer in attack and a stronger defensive organisation.”

A third shouted: “Justice for Graham Potter.”

And a fourth moaned: “There's not a single drop of growth, no improvement, just one step backwards.”

However, another commented: “That's conveniently ignoring the points Chelsea have picked up under Tuchel.”

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The Blues sacked Thomas Tuchel six games into the Premier League last season.

They had ten points at the time, having beaten Everton, Leicester and West Ham and drawn against Tottenham.

Under fire Mauricio Pochettino speaks out after Chelsea scored 4-2 against Wolves

Chelsea went on to win Potter's first three Prem games, beating Crystal Palace, Wolves and Aston Villa.

But a staggering run of just two wins in their next one However, in 15 games they fell out of European contention, with Potter ultimately paying with his job.

Reports claimed yesterday that Chelsea bosses fear sacking Pochettino and his staff could lead to them breaking FFP rules.

SunSport understands the Argentine's job is safe for the time being.

Although fans chanted Jose Mourinho's name at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Fans chanted Jose Mourinho's name at Stamford Bridge on Sunday

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Fans chanted Jose Mourinho's name at Stamford Bridge on SundayCredit: AP

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BBC Lancashire radio presenter Graham Liver brutally blasts listener's 'rude line' live on air (and viewers label it 'legendary!' https://usmail24.com/bbc-lancashire-presenter-graham-liver-blasts-listeners-rude-text-air-htmlns_mchannelrssns_campaign1490ito1490/ https://usmail24.com/bbc-lancashire-presenter-graham-liver-blasts-listeners-rude-text-air-htmlns_mchannelrssns_campaign1490ito1490/#respond Wed, 24 Jan 2024 03:35:42 +0000 https://usmail24.com/bbc-lancashire-presenter-graham-liver-blasts-listeners-rude-text-air-htmlns_mchannelrssns_campaign1490ito1490/

A BBC Lancashire radio presenter has hit back at a listener who sent a text message to complain about his show. Graham Liver, 47, presents the station's morning breakfast show every weekday from 6am to 10am. Before 9:30 this morning, the broadcaster read out a text message from an unimpressed listener. The anonymous listener wrote: […]

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A BBC Lancashire radio presenter has hit back at a listener who sent a text message to complain about his show.

Graham Liver, 47, presents the station's morning breakfast show every weekday from 6am to 10am.

Before 9:30 this morning, the broadcaster read out a text message from an unimpressed listener.

The anonymous listener wrote: 'You're getting boring, your producer can't come up with anything new.'

Earlier in the show the team had discussed how a Lancashire resident will appear in the upcoming series of The Apprentice, which the listener also took issue with.

They then claimed: 'What's more, the man from Chorley isn't the first person from Lancashire to star in The Apprentice. A guy named Adam started working on it in the late 1990s.”

The popular BBC series first aired in Britain in 2005 and not in the 1990s as the listener claimed.

They continued, “You need to do more research instead of talking about what you did this weekend or what you're going to do in the next few days.”

They ended the message with the addition: 'Rant over. Thank you. Don't be so campy.'

After reading the message, Graham paused for a moment before hitting back with: “Oh, you b****.”

In the background, his colleagues can be heard laughing hysterically at the surprise outburst.

Before Graham bursts into laughter himself, he adds, “What do you mean?”

Afterwards, Graham then shared the audio clip with his 12,000 followers on X. Along with some love heart emojis, he jokingly captioned the clip: “Good morning.”

Pictured: Graham Liver, BBC Lancashire radio presenter. The broadcaster hit back at an unimpressed viewer who labeled his program today as 'boring'

Afterwards, the BBC Lancashire radio presenter posted the clip to X, formerly known as Twitter, with the caption: 'Good morning'

Afterwards, the BBC Lancashire radio presenter posted the clip to X, formerly known as Twitter, with the caption: 'Good morning'

The video has been viewed more than 145,000 times so far, and users have been quick to praise Graham's 'legendary' reaction.

One replied: 'Bravo Graham!'

Another added: 'As a fellow radio presenter, is it fair to say the B-word now that it's been said on the BBC? This made my morning!'

Plus, it also caught the attention of TV critic Scott Bryan, who shared the clip with his 115,000 followers and wrote, “What a way to respond to an angry texter.”

Meanwhile, other viewers were furious on Graham's behalf, pointing out that the listener was wrong about their claims about The Apprentice.

One supporter said: 'Aside from anything else the student wasn't there in the 1990s.'

The clip also caught the attention of TV critic Scott Bryan, who shared it with his 115,000 followers and wrote,

The clip also caught the attention of TV critic Scott Bryan, who shared it with his 115,000 followers and wrote, “What a way to respond to an angry texter.”

“And the texter is wrong because The Apprentice certainly didn't exist in the late 90s,” said another.

The BBC's editorial guidelines state: 'The use of strong language must be editorially justified, and identified where necessary, to ensure that it meets audience expectations wherever it occurs.

“Strong language is most likely to cause offense when it is used gratuitously and without editorial purpose, and when appropriate.”

The broadcaster then defines profanity as “sexual epithets, terms of racist or ethical abuse, terms of sexual and sexist abuse or abuse referring to sexuality or gender identity, pejorative terms relating to illness or disability, or casual or derogatory use of sacred names or religious words and especially in combination with other coarse language.'

Although 'b****' is considered profanity, it does not appear to be defined as a curse word within these guidelines.

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Ashley Graham calls for more size inclusivity in fashion as she promotes Khloe Kardashian's Good American brand https://usmail24.com/ashley-graham-calls-size-inclusivity-fashion-promotes-khloe-kardashians-good-american-brand-htmlns_mchannelrssns_campaign1490ito1490/ https://usmail24.com/ashley-graham-calls-size-inclusivity-fashion-promotes-khloe-kardashians-good-american-brand-htmlns_mchannelrssns_campaign1490ito1490/#respond Tue, 23 Jan 2024 03:47:16 +0000 https://usmail24.com/ashley-graham-calls-size-inclusivity-fashion-promotes-khloe-kardashians-good-american-brand-htmlns_mchannelrssns_campaign1490ito1490/

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As a plus-size model, Ashley Graham is a fashion pioneer.

The brunette beauty, 36, is grateful for the opportunities and success she has had, but she also admits that some designers still hesitate when she asks them to dress her for an event or a red carpet appearance .

On Monday, Good American's social media channels featured a video of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover girl talking about inclusivity.

“Good American and I resonate because they are all about authenticity, about being who you are and being real,” Ashley said during the annual Good American open casting call in Los Angeles.

'What does inclusivity mean to me? It means you see every type of person involved,” she added.

As a plus-size model, Ashley Graham is a fashion pioneer. The brunette beauty, 36, is grateful for the opportunities and success she has had, but she also admits that some designers still hesitate when she asks them to dress her for an event or a red carpet appearance .

“One of my main missions in life is to be kind to everyone and to represent and normalize all types of beauty in the fashion industry and in the world, in the media, for everyone,” she concluded.

Despite her success, Graham still faces discrimination and closed doors when she goes to some designers and fashion houses.

“There are still designers who say, 'Sorry, we can't do that, we're just not going to design something for a larger body,'” she said. People at Good American's open casting call event in Los Angeles this weekend.

“Things have changed tremendously in some ways and just come to a standstill in other ways,” she continued.

'And that's why I keep talking about my body and dressing people with plus sizes, because it's not a norm yet.'

Ashely was quick to clarify that most designers she approaches are happy to make clothes for her, especially if it's a newer brand.

But the simple fact is that making clothes for bigger people means using more fabric and more materials.

“The industry is structured right now, making clothes that fit and look flattering for people with larger bodies costs more money,” she explained.

On Monday, Good American's social media channels featured a video of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover girl talking about inclusivity

On Monday, Good American's social media channels featured a video of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover girl talking about inclusivity

“Good American and I resonate because they are all about authenticity, about being who you are and being real,” Ashley said during the annual Good American open casting call in Los Angeles'

“Good American and I resonate because they're all about authenticity, about being who you are and being real,” Ashley said during the annual Good American open casting call in Los Angeles'

'What does inclusivity mean to me?  It means you see every type of person involved,” she added

'What does inclusivity mean to me? It means you see every type of person involved,” she added

Much of the fashion industry is simply not set up to make plus size clothing.

And while Graham acknowledged the industry is changing, she says more progress can still be made.

“If you look at the runways, not much has changed,” she said. “If you look at designers, some of them dress different types of bodies, but that's not the norm.”

A mother of three, she pointed out that even though some magazines and media outlets are showing larger bodies than in the past, “it was a small creep.”

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Dit ijdele gala voelde als het knappen van Harry's bubbel… maar het was moeilijk om niet ook maar een klein beetje sympathie voor hem te voelen – Caroline Graham herinnert zich haar avond bij de smakeloze 'Living Legends of Aviation' awards in Los Angeles https://usmail24.com/prince-harry-sympathy-caroline-graham-htmlns_mchannelrssns_campaign1490ito1490/ https://usmail24.com/prince-harry-sympathy-caroline-graham-htmlns_mchannelrssns_campaign1490ito1490/#respond Sat, 20 Jan 2024 22:44:26 +0000 https://usmail24.com/prince-harry-sympathy-caroline-graham-htmlns_mchannelrssns_campaign1490ito1490/

O, Harry! Hoe is het zover gekomen? Van een Koninklijke Hoogheid die respect en genegenheid afdwong tot een beroemdheidssnuisterij die paradeerde voor betalende gasten tijdens een goedkope Hollywood-prijsuitreiking… De enige kroon die ik vrijdag op het Living Legends Of Aviation-gala ter ere van de hertog van Sussex kon zien, was een kroon gemaakt van plastic […]

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O, Harry! Hoe is het zover gekomen? Van een Koninklijke Hoogheid die respect en genegenheid afdwong tot een beroemdheidssnuisterij die paradeerde voor betalende gasten tijdens een goedkope Hollywood-prijsuitreiking…

De enige kroon die ik vrijdag op het Living Legends Of Aviation-gala ter ere van de hertog van Sussex kon zien, was een kroon gemaakt van plastic en strass-steentjes, bovenop het uitvoerig gekapte hoofd van Miss California.

En het enige andere 'koninklijke' cadeau was een Duitser die de belachelijke naam Prins Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe draagt ​​– hoewel zijn recht om die titel te gebruiken fel wordt betwist – die ooit verscheen in een brutale internetserie genaamd Travel Boobs.

Gezien zo'n duidelijk D-list-bijeenkomst was het geen wonder dat het publiek in rep en roer was terwijl ze wachtten op de komst van hun eregast – hoewel zijn vervaagde koninklijke sterrenstof niet genoeg zou zijn om de diep oninteressante nacht te redden.

De organisatoren hadden beloofd dat de hertog samen met zijn vrouw Meghan aanwezig zou zijn bij wat was aangekondigd als het eerste gezamenlijke optreden van het paar op de rode loper in Hollywood, maar een PR-lakei kondigde plotseling aan dat Harry, 39, solo zou zijn en dat hij net was binnengeslopen. via een achteringang.

Later werd gemeld dat de 42-jarige Meghan had besloten thuis te blijven omdat een van hun twee kinderen ziek was. Misschien een verstandige zet van de beeldbewuste voormalige actrice, aangezien velen van ons zich afvroegen: 'Wat doet Harry hier in vredesnaam?'

Harry is afgebeeld met prins Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe tijdens de prijsuitreiking in LA

De prins arriveert voor het evenement van vrijdag in Los Angeles

De prins arriveert voor het evenement van vrijdag in Los Angeles

Nu zijn vader op het punt staat een prostaatoperatie te ondergaan en zijn schoonzus Kate, met wie hij ooit zo een goede band had, in het ziekenhuis ligt voor behandeling voor een buikprobleem, zou de oude Harry zeker van de gelegenheid gebruik hebben gemaakt om hen publiekelijk te wensen beide een goede gezondheid.

Het kan natuurlijk zijn dat hij dat privé heeft gedaan, maar het weglaten hier was net zo pijnlijk als een wespensteek. In plaats daarvan was hier een man – die ondanks ‘Megxit’ vier jaar geleden nog steeds vijfde in de rij voor de troon is – die zich vermengde met enkele van de meest frivole persoonlijkheden van Hollywood en door sycofanten werd omkranst met nog een betekenisloze snuisterij tijdens een evenement van £ 1.100 per hoofd. dat was zo flauw dat een oudere bezoeker toegaf dat hij het grootste deel ervan had geslapen.

Een medegast vertelde me: 'We gingen er allemaal van uit dat Harry iets aardigs over zijn vader en Kate zou zeggen, voordat hij zijn dankwoord zou houden. Maar hij zei er geen woord over, wat raar was.'

Voor het eten poseerde Harry voor een selfie met Prins Mario-Max, wiens website beschikt over connecties die teruggaan tot Willem van Oranje, wat hem tot een zeer, zeer verre neef van de Britse Royals zou maken.

Maar zijn koninklijke connecties worden beschreven als een ‘prachtige illusie’ en worden betwist door de familie, die hem ervan beschuldigt de titel te gebruiken om geld te verdienen, waardoor de naam in diskrediet komt.

Het hoofd van de familie, prins Alexander van Schaumburg-Lippe, zei zondagavond tegen The Mail: 'Het is erg pijnlijk voor mij, deze man heeft onze naam geoogst voor zijn persoonlijk gewin. Prins Harry kan zich niet lager bukken dan samen met hem te verschijnen. Ik zou hem aanraden om bij deze man weg te blijven. '

Mario-Max – die beweert dat hij het recht heeft om de koninklijke titel te gebruiken nadat hij op 23-jarige leeftijd door een ver familielid van de familie werd geadopteerd – wordt in de Duitse pers ‘de Koning van Trash TV’ genoemd omdat hij op de lokale versie van Big Brother, en het aanbieden van producten op winkelkanalen, waaronder een zogenaamd 'rijkdomselixer'.

Hij is ook een regelmatige bezoeker van Amerika, waar hij poseerde voor foto's met beroemdheden als Paris Hilton, Liza Minnelli en Ivana Trump op feesten en rode loper-evenementen, en waar hij ooit een relatie had met een van de Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills.

Omslingerd met een betekenisloze snuisterij door frivole sycofanten

Vrijdag plaatste hij meteen de foto van zichzelf met prins Harry – zoals te zien op onze voorpagina – op sociale media. Het lokte reacties uit, waaronder: 'Dus ineenkrimpen. Twee irrelevante mannen van middelbare leeftijd zonder serieuze achtervolging die hun titels gebruiken om in het oppervlakkige Hollywood rond te dwalen,' en 'Ik schaam me voor jullie allebei. Dit moet een grap zijn.'

Over zijn ontmoeting met Harry zei Mario-Max zondag tegen The Mail: 'We hadden een persoonlijk gesprek en hij was fantastisch, heel bescheiden, heel lief. Het vervulde mij met vreugde.'

Vóór de bash waren er vragen gerezen of de hertog het verdiende een ‘levende legende van de luchtvaart’ te worden genoemd.

Harry's onderscheiding omschreef hem als een 'humanitair, militair veteraan, pleitbezorger voor geestelijk welzijn en milieuactivist', en voegde eraan toe: 'Hij heeft zijn leven gewijd aan zaken waar hij gepassioneerd over is en die permanente verandering teweegbrengen.'

Harry is in december 2012 te zien als helikopterpiloot in Afghanistan

Harry is in december 2012 te zien als helikopterpiloot in Afghanistan

Harry is in maart 2011 afgebeeld terwijl hij voor een Apache-helikopter staat, een paar dagen nadat de koninklijke familie de mijlpaal van vijftig jaar had bereikt om kapitein in het Britse leger te worden

Harry is in maart 2011 afgebeeld terwijl hij voor een Apache-helikopter staat, een paar dagen nadat de koninklijke familie de mijlpaal van vijftig jaar had bereikt om kapitein in het Britse leger te worden

Mario-Max wordt in de Duitse pers 'de koning van de Trash TV' genoemd

Mario-Max wordt in de Duitse pers 'de koning van de Trash TV' genoemd

Vóór de bash waren er vragen gerezen of de hertog het verdiende een ‘levende legende van de luchtvaart’ te worden genoemd

Vóór de bash waren er vragen gerezen of de hertog het verdiende een ‘levende legende van de luchtvaart’ te worden genoemd

Maar terwijl de hertog tien jaar in het leger had gediend – opklom tot de rang van kapitein en twee rondreizen door Afghanistan voltooide als forward air controller en als Apache-helikopterpiloot – had een voormalig hoofd van de Royal Navy de onderscheiding veracht.

Lord Alan West zei: 'Hij is geen levende legende van de luchtvaart. Om te suggereren dat hij dat wel is, is zielig. Het maakt het geheel een beetje onzin.'

En kolonel Richard Kemp, een gepensioneerde Britse legerofficier, zei dat de ceremonie ging over 'beroemdheden die elkaars ego masseerden'.

Een puinhoop om Harry's schijnbare zeepbel te laten knappen…

Terwijl hij zijn onderscheiding in ontvangst nam, sprak Harry over zijn trots op zijn militaire carrière – en terwijl hij dat deed, kon ik de gedachte niet ontwijken dat het misschien eindelijk tot Harry zou doordringen dat hij zijn familie zou vernielen voor de miljoenen van Netflix en een leven van Dienstverlening in Groot-Brittannië voor een 'carrière' die toegeeft aan de grillen van rijke Amerikanen zou misschien een te hoge prijs zijn geweest.

Toen hij over zijn 'oude' leven sprak, voelde het betekenisvol en eerlijk op een manier die zoveel van zijn psycho-babbelinterviews in Hollywood en zijn kamikaze-memoires Spare niet hebben.

Hij zei: 'Voor mij is vliegen een transcendente ervaring geweest. Een nauwe ontmoeting met magie, een uitnodiging om zowel de vrijheid te beschermen… als om je vrij te voelen; en, grappig genoeg, een kans om jezelf te aarden, zonder daadwerkelijk gegrond te zijn.'

Hij sprak op ontroerende wijze over zijn vroegere carrière en zei: 'Ik had respect voor de Apache tijdens het vliegen en had er ontzag voor dat hij 's nachts vloog… zoveel momenten als piloot waarbij je het gevoel hebt alsof je door de lucht loopt.

'En tijdens elke vlucht tijdens mijn militaire carrière was vertrouwen de enige constante. Vertrouwen in het vliegtuig, vertrouwen in mijn medekameraden, vertrouwen in mijn vele mentoren en vooral vertrouwen in mezelf. Vliegen heeft mij de kracht van discipline geleerd, de kracht van geduld en bovendien de kracht van vertrouwen op je gevoel.'

Lauren Sanchez, 54, werd ook geprezen als een levende legende vanwege haar werk als helikopterpiloot die een bedrijf runt dat luchtopnames aanbiedt

Lauren Sanchez, 54, werd ook geprezen als een levende legende vanwege haar werk als helikopterpiloot die een bedrijf runt dat luchtopnames aanbiedt

Harry was zonder zijn vrouw Meghan Markle aanwezig bij de prijsuitreiking

Harry was zonder zijn vrouw Meghan Markle aanwezig bij de prijsuitreiking

Prins Harry neemt zijn onderscheiding als Living Legend of Aviation in ontvangst tijdens de blitse prijsuitreiking in Los Angeles

Prins Harry neemt zijn onderscheiding als Living Legend of Aviation in ontvangst tijdens de blitse prijsuitreiking in Los Angeles

Deze emotionele woorden veroorzaakten een verplichte staande ovatie van het publiek, waaronder Amazon-miljardair Jeff Bezos en zijn verloofde Lauren Sanchez, 54, die ook werd geprezen als een levende legende vanwege haar werk als helikopterpiloot die een bedrijf runt dat luchtopnames aanbiedt.

Gevolgd door haar eigen tv-ploeg, was ze gekleed in een zwarte, strapless, aansluitende jurk en droeg ze haar verlovingsring, naar verluidt ter waarde van £ 1,6 miljoen, over haar zwarte operahandschoenen.

Eén gast merkte op dat Harry Bezos, de derde rijkste man ter wereld, in de rij zou kunnen zetten voor als de deal van £63 miljoen die hij en Meghan hebben met Netflix volgend jaar afloopt.

Het was een geldig punt, aangezien het stel zichzelf nog niet goed moet bewijzen in Hollywood, waarbij hun inspanningen niet weinig spot opwekken.

Meghan's podcastdeal met streamingdienst Spotify is afgelopen, ze werden gehekeld in het tv-programma South Park en de Hollywood Reporter, beschouwd als de 'bijbel' van Tinseltown, schreef onlangs: 'In 2020 ontvluchtte het koninklijke duo een leven vol ceremoniële openbare dienstverlening om geld te verdienen hun beroemdheidsstatus in de Verenigde Staten.

'Maar na een zeurderige Netflix-documentaire, een zeurderige biografie (Spare, zelfs de titel is een pruilerige klacht) en een inerte podcast, groeide het merk Harry en Meghan uit tot een schijnzeepbel die erom smeekte om doorprikt te worden.'

In veel opzichten voelde dit ijdele gala aan als het knappen van Harry's zeepbel. Maar het was moeilijk om geen greintje sympathie te voelen.

Gedurende de dertig jaar dat ik als journalist in Hollywood heb gewerkt, ben ik naar talloze topevenementen geweest, waaronder bijna elke Oscaruitreiking, maar het evenement van vrijdag was een goedkope puinhoop.

Behalve mevrouw Sanchez liep geen van de grote namen, waaronder John Travolta en Morgan Freeman, op de rode loper. Andere beloofde gasten, waaronder muzikant Kenny G, kwamen niet opdagen.

Kunstenaar Mimi Stuart toonde een opzichtig geel portret van Harry in zijn Apache-cockpit. 'Hij heeft een prachtige, grote helm,' zei mevrouw Stuart opzichtig, waardoor er een rimpeling van ongemakkelijk gegiechel in de menigte ontstond.

Op een gegeven moment kwam de brandweer van Beverly Hills ter plaatse, met knipperende noodlichten. Paramedici stormden naar binnen met een brancard, maar vertrokken tien minuten later met de mededeling dat het 'vals alarm' was.

Het moet echter gezegd worden dat velen opgetogen waren over het optreden van de hertog van Sussex.

Zakenman Shane Lundgren, 62, zei: 'Het is fantastisch om iemand met zijn beroemdheidsniveau deel uit te laten maken van zoiets als dit.'

Collega-gast Nita Epps zei: 'Hij is uitstekend geweest in zijn dienst in Afghanistan. Het is geweldig dat hij wordt geëerd', en Miss California, Tianna Clark, was het daarmee eens: 'Er is hier veel liefde voor Harry.'

Toen Harry wegging zoals hij was aangekomen – terwijl hij via de achteringang in een wachtende Range Rover glipte – bleef ik zitten met de vraag of deze gebeurtenis een indicatie was van wat de toekomst voor hem in petto had. Zal hij worden beperkt tot het houden van toespraken naast mensen als Mario-Max tijdens gala-kipdiners ter ondersteuning van zijn Montecito-landhuis van £ 11 miljoen en de geschatte £ 1,6 miljoen per jaar beveiligingsrekening?

Voor hem hoop ik oprecht van niet.

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Lisa Vanderpump continues to be unaffected by it Rachel 'Raquel' Leviss' claims dog Graham Cracker was used to get her moving again Vanderpump Rules. At the Vanderpump Rules season 11 premiere party on Wednesday, January 17, Vanderpump, 63, spoke with We weekly about Leviss, 29, accusing her of deliberately rehoming Graham James Kennedy for a […]

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Lisa Vanderpump continues to be unaffected by it Rachel 'Raquel' Leviss' claims dog Graham Cracker was used to get her moving again Vanderpump Rules.

At the Vanderpump Rules season 11 premiere party on Wednesday, January 17, Vanderpump, 63, spoke with We weekly about Leviss, 29, accusing her of deliberately rehoming Graham James Kennedy for a storyline.

“Well, she also said she's Ariana [Madix]'s best friend. That's how I respond to that,” Vanderpump joked, referring to Leviss' affair with Madix's now ex-boyfriend. Tom Sandoval.

'I think if she's going to shout something, she should know the story. I take foundation for my dog [The Vanderpump Dog Foundation] and taking dog rescues very seriously. That dog was brought to my attention so I would not use that dog,” Vanderpump continued. “It's been delivered to Vanderpump Dogs, but you'll see how it develops [when season 11 airs].”

Related: Celebrities who made the difficult decision to rehome their pets

Giving up your pet may not be an easy choice, but several celebrities, including Raquel Leviss and Andy Cohen, stood by their decision. The Vanderpump Rules alum and her dog Graham Cracker were introduced to viewers during Leviss' relationship with James Kennedy. Following Leviss and Kennedy's split in 2021, Leviss initially remained part of Graham Cracker […]

Graham Cracker performed occasionally Vanderpump Rules during the seasons after Leviss received the pet as a gift from her parents. Then-couple Leviss and Kennedy, 31, co-parented the dog until Leviss became Graham's primary guardian after ending her engagement to Kennedy in late 2021.

Lisa Vanderpump Says Raquel Leviss Needs to Get Her Facts Straight About Dog Graham's Rehousing Drama

James Kennedy and Raquel Leviss with dog Graham. Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images

Leviss later made the decision to rehouse Graham when she checked herself into a mental health facility in the aftermath of Scandoval. Graham initially stayed with her family, but after injuring her mother, Leviss surrendered Graham to trainers at California Doodle Rescue in April 2023.

“I transferred all rights to Graham when I brought him in to be placed with a good family that has experience with dogs that exhibit aggressive behavior,” Leviss said earlier this month on an episode of her “Rachel Goes Rogue” podcast. “And Lisa is going to adopt him, take him to Lake Tahoe and surprise James with Graham.”

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Related: Everything You Need to Know About 'Pump Rules' Season 11

Vanderpump Rules has officially been renewed for season 11 – and viewers are in for a messy return in the wake of Raquel Leviss and Tom Sandoval's cheating scandal. Us Weekly confirmed in March 2023 that Sandoval and Ariana Madix had called it quits after nearly a decade of dating due to his infidelity. If […]

Leviss claimed Vanderpump tried to convince her to come back to the show to tell her side of the story. Despite being tempted by the offer, Leviss chose not to film any scenes for season 11 of Vanderpump Rules.

Lisa Vanderpump Says Raquel Leviss Needs to Get Her Facts Straight About Dog Graham's Rehousing Drama

Lisa Vanderpump and Raquel Leviss. Charlie Steffens/Startraks/Cover images; Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Bud Light

“The story they are putting out is that Lisa told everyone that I had surrendered my dog ​​to an animal shelter and he was hours away from being euthanized,” Leviss alleged.

Vanderpump, for her part, isn't concerned about Leviss' comments. 'She needs to know all the facts before she makes these statements. And I don't think anyone really trusts what she says,” she shared Us on Wednesday. “The lion doesn't care what the sheep do.”

Kennedy confirmed that Graham was back under his care in July 2023 while production on season 11 was underway. “Look who went back home, back into my life. I will take care of you forever, and I love you,” he captioned an Instagram photo of him with the dog, which he later named Hippie.

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Related: 'Vanderpump Rules' Cast: Then and Now

While some things never change, the cast of Vanderpump Rules is used to a shakeup… and a retouch. Vanderpump Rules was introduced to Bravo viewers during a special episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in January 2013. Season 1 starred Lisa Vanderpump, who was a Beverly Hills housewife at the time, Stassi. […]

Kennedy has since discussed how Hippie has been doing well in his home with his girlfriend Ally Lewber.

“[He is] awesome. He's great,” he enthused Us in November 2023 before Lewber added, “He's so amazing. I love him. He is so happy and we have a garden. He's been a great kid.”

Season 11 of Vanderpump Rules premieres on Bravo Tuesday, January 30 at 8pm ET and will be available to stream on Peacock the following day.

With reporting by Hannah Kahn

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By Milly Veitch for Mailonline Published: 04:22 EST, January 18, 2024 | Updated: 04:35 EST, January 18, 2024 Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun star Graham Boland has died, his family confirmed on Wednesday. The owner of the iconic bar Happy Days in Benidorm tragically passed away on Wednesday afternoon. There is no official cause […]

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Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun star Graham Boland has died, his family confirmed on Wednesday.

The owner of the iconic bar Happy Days in Benidorm tragically passed away on Wednesday afternoon.

There is no official cause of death known at this time, but it is known that Graham suffered from a long-term illness.

His older brother Anthony Horadada announced the devastating news on Facebook, writing: “Good night Graham Boland. This post is with permission from the family

'I am absolutely devastated to type this message to tell you all the devastating news that my little brother Graham sadly passed away this afternoon.

Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun star Graham Boland has died, his family confirmed on Wednesday

The owner of the iconic bar Happy Days in Benidorm tragically passed away on Wednesday afternoon.  There is no official cause of death known at this time, but it is known that Graham suffered from a long-term illness

The owner of the iconic bar Happy Days in Benidorm tragically passed away on Wednesday afternoon. There is no official cause of death known at this time, but it is known that Graham suffered from a long-term illness

His heartbroken older brother Anthony Horadada announced the devastating news on Facebook, writing: 'Good night Graham Boland'

His heartbroken older brother Anthony Horadada announced the devastating news on Facebook, writing: 'Good night Graham Boland'

“As you can imagine this is the most heartbreaking news, not only for myself and our family but for everyone who knew and loved him xxx.”

He concluded: 'You my little brother will always be in my heart xxx'

Fans took to social media to share their condolences and sadness at the loss of Graham, with one person writing: 'Rest in peace, a true legend from Benidorm, Graham “Happy Days” Boland.'

Another wrote: 'Not only was he a huge part of Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun and a truly brilliant character on the programme. He was also a really great guy. Forever on film Graham. Your memory will live on.”

A third added: 'Sadvertisement to hear about the passing of Graham “Happy Days” Boland. Born in Brum, raised in Benidorm. He will be missed by many! #bargainlovingbritsinthesun'.

While a fourth wrote: 'Sad day at CB. Brummie legend Graham 'Happy Days Our Kid' Boland has passed away. A great guy who will leave a huge void in Benidorm.'

And someone else said: 'This is so sad. I send my condolences to his family and close friends. RIP Happy Days, you were a true gentleman and an absolute legend Xxx'.

Graham is best known for starring in the Channel 5 show Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun – a documentary series about Brits who have moved to Benidorm for a new life.

Fans took to social media to share their condolences and sadness at the loss of Graham, with one person writing: 'Rest in peace, a true legend from Benidorm, Graham "Happy Days" Boland'

Fans took to social media to share their condolences and sadness at the loss of Graham, with one person writing: 'Rest in peace, a true legend from Benidorm, Graham “Happy Days” Boland'

Graham moved from Britain to create his popular bar Happy Days, which became a big hit with locals.

He was also the former entertainment manager at Camping Villamar and the drive-time DJ at Fresh Radio.

He was on the reality show for a whopping 10 years, but left the show last year when his final appearance in April showed him getting a new adorable puppy.

In his statement, Graham announced he was leaving the show, saying he “loved every minute of it,” especially the Gay Pride parade.

He wrote: 'After ten years of filming Bargain Brits I've finally called it a day…I've loved every minute of it.

'But filming Gay Pride Benidorm was the ultimate day… thanks to everyone who cheered and shouted my name.

'I would like to thank the entire film and production team over the years. We had a great time…I hope you all enjoyed the trip as much as I did.”

Graham is best known for starring in the Channel 5 show Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun - a documentary series about Brits who moved to Benidorm for a new life, where he created his popular bar Happy Days.

Graham is best known for starring in the Channel 5 show Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun – a documentary series about Brits who moved to Benidorm for a new life, where he created his popular bar Happy Days.

He was impressive on the reality show for a decade, but left the show last year, saying he 'loved every minute of it', especially the Gay Pride parade

He was impressive on the reality show for a decade, but left the show last year, saying he 'loved every minute of it', especially the Gay Pride parade

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Sharon Graham’s sinister web of sex and deception ended in the bloody murder of her ex-partner Bruce Saunders. First responders found his shredded limbs sticking out of a woodchipper which was staged as an accident before Graham was to inherit the contents of his will and a lucrative life insurance policy worth $750,000. Months after […]

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Sharon Graham’s sinister web of sex and deception ended in the bloody murder of her ex-partner Bruce Saunders.

First responders found his shredded limbs sticking out of a woodchipper which was staged as an accident before Graham was to inherit the contents of his will and a lucrative life insurance policy worth $750,000.

Months after being sent to jail for the rest of her life, two Facebook profiles paint a grim picture of the architect.

Dozens of pictures, some dating back years, capture her smiling, laughing, drinking at the pub and posing in Christmas costume.

Her introduction on one profile reads: ‘I’m a carring (sic) loving happy person. Love life.’

But the introductions on both profiles share a single, cryptic message.

‘Those who hesitate have lost.’

Sharon Graham  (pictured) was sentenced to life behind bars for the horrific murder of her ex-partner Bruce Saunders

The message becomes fairly ironic in the circumstances Graham now finds herself in and after a judge said she displayed ‘deep-seated psychopathy’.

She was jailed for life in October for murdering her ex-partner Mr Saunders, a Nambour butcher, after arranging for him to be fed to an industrial woodchipper.

The complicated relationships 

In a twisted display of cruelty, she hatched a plan to take it all from Mr Saunders and cover up every inch of her involvement. It would be the perfect crime: nothing left behind, everything to gain.

But she didn’t have the guts to do any of it.

Instead, she drew in the work of her two cronies – Peter Koenig and Gregory Roser – to bring her horrifying plan into reality.

Graham had started a relationship with Mr Saunders after meeting online in 2016. She followed him to Toowoomba, then Bli Bli on the Sunshine Coast, and finally Nambour where they settled in a home bought on Wentworth Court.

In 2017, after breaking up with Mr Saunders, she started a relationship with Roser.

She left Mr Saunders’ house for a while, but returned, staying in a separate bedroom. Roser lived in a caravan park out of Deception Bay.

Koenig had also been previously intimate with Graham. He had even taken nude pictures of her – but this had been reduced to a ‘tortured’ friendship.

The former truck driver said the pair had met while Graham lived in South Australia with another ex-partner.

Graham (pictured right) planed to kill Bruce Saunders (pictured left) in a bid to inherit his will and lucrative life insurance policy

Graham (pictured right) planed to kill Bruce Saunders (pictured left) in a bid to inherit his will and lucrative life insurance policy

Graham (pictured) hatched the plan to have Mr Saunders placed into a woodchippers with emergency crews finding the man's shredded limbs sticking out of the machine

Graham (pictured) hatched the plan to have Mr Saunders placed into a woodchippers with emergency crews finding the man’s shredded limbs sticking out of the machine

Sharon Graham’s heinous plans

Graham’s methods of carrying out the murder varied.

At first, she wanted Roser to shoot Mr Saunders in his home, while he slept.

She then revised the plan, ordering her boyfriend to shoot Mr Saunders in the car park behind his work.

A subsequent police search of Roser’s caravan found handwritten documents describing Mr Saunders’ shift times at IGA stores in Noosa Junction and Yandina, his usual car park spot, as well as his car model and number plate.

One note read: ‘3.30-4am HAS TO BE THERE BEFORE HE WAKES UP’. It also listed Mr Saunders’ Wentworth Court address, directions to the master bedroom he slept in and details of an alarm in the house.

Another read: ‘dates to be done … 14-23 July.’

Those specific dates were when Graham flew down to Adelaide and returned home for a holiday.

Instead, she settled on a more remote decision.

Sharon Beighton, a friend of Graham’s, needed help clearing her property in Goomboorian, near Gympie, so she could sell it.

Graham enlisted the help of Mr Saunders, Roser and Koenig to clear trees over several weekends in November 2017.

Mr Saunders used his own money to pay for an industrial woodchipper for the job.

It would be the very machine he would be killed in – all part of Graham’s plan.

At her murder trial, Koenig himself gave evidence he saw Roser deliver the fatal blow to Mr Saunders with a metal bar.

After feeling the 54-year-old ‘brush’ past his arm he saw Mr Saunders on the ground, before Roser struck him in the head again.

‘He (Roser) asked me to give him a hand to bring him down to the woodchipper,’ Koenig said in his evidence.

‘I had his legs, Greg had his arms.’

The pair then fed Mr Saunders into the machine, head first.

Peter Koenig (pictured) confessed to aiding to put the victim's body through the woodchipper as part of Graham's plan to kill Mr Saunders

Peter Koenig (pictured) confessed to aiding to put the victim’s body through the woodchipper as part of Graham’s plan to kill Mr Saunders

Gregory Roser (pictured) hit Mr Saunders with a metal bar twice before he and Koenig put Mr Saunders through the woodchipper head first

Gregory Roser (pictured) hit Mr Saunders with a metal bar twice before he and Koenig put Mr Saunders through the woodchipper head first

All that remained were his legs, from the top of his thighs to his feet.

Koenig, who was initially charged with Mr Saunders’ murder, pleaded guilty to a charge of accessory after the fact to murder in July 2022.

In exchange for his release after some four years in pre-sentence custody, he gave evidence against Roser and Graham at their respective murder trials.

Roser was convicted of Mr Saunders’ murder in 2022 and sentenced to life in prison.

Graham was also convicted of murder in late October.

Throughout her trial, the Crown contended she procured Roser to murder Mr Saunders with Koenig’s help.

He was worth ‘more dead than alive’ to her; she would gain more than $800,000 in assets upon his death, including the lucrative aforementioned life insurance policy.

The Crown pointed to covert recordings taken at Mr Saunders’ home following his death, capturing the worried whispers of the trio getting their ‘story straight’.

They relied on detectives pointing out inaccuracies in Koenig and Roser’s accounts of Mr Saunders’ death, including strange bloodstains near the woodchipper which came from a vertical source.

They relied on Koenig, who said he helped carry out the shocking deed and became caught up in the horrific plot to cover up what happened.

Graham had pleaded not guilty, insisting she thought Mr Saunders’ death was an accident.

But a jury was not swayed, finding her guilty on the count.

Bruce Saunders (pictured) died in in November 2017 after he along with Peter Koenig and Gregory Roser were enlisted by Graham to clear trees at one of her friend's property before Mr Saunders was savagely killed

 Bruce Saunders (pictured) died in in November 2017 after he along with Peter Koenig and Gregory Roser were enlisted by Graham to clear trees at one of her friend’s property before Mr Saunders was savagely killed

Graham (right) pleaded not guilty at her trial and claimed Mr Saunders' death was an accident but the jury convicted her over the man's death

Graham (right) pleaded not guilty at her trial and claimed Mr Saunders’ death was an accident but the jury convicted her over the man’s death

Peter Koenig (pictured) gave evidence against Graham and Roser in exchange for his release after four years in pre-sentence custody

Peter Koenig (pictured) gave evidence against Graham and Roser in exchange for his release after four years in pre-sentence custody 

Supreme Court Justice Martin Burns, who had also presided over the pre-trial hearings and Roser’s sentencing, summed up the kind of person Graham was in his sentence:

‘By my observations you have displayed the hallmarks of deep-seated psychopathy,’ Justice Burns said.

‘If at any point the authorities seriously consider your release, I ask they keep that observation firmly in mind.’

You are a despicable human 

No one has felt the pain of losing Mr Saunders more than his son, Blake Saunders.

Upon Graham’s guilty verdict being returned, he and others screamed with joy, breaking into tears while she sat motionless and unmoving in the Supreme Court dock.

It brings an end to the six-year nightmare that has plagued his life.

In his victim impact statement, Blake spoke of his father being a ‘loving, gentle, funny, kind, hardworking and trusting man’.

‘After losing my Mum, Dad was strong and helped me cope and come to terms with losing my Mum,’ Blake’s victim impact statement read.

‘Sometimes, I wonder if Dad prioritised my needs so much that he didn’t seek the help he needed to cope with our loss.

‘Mum and Dad had a wonderful 22 years of marriage and a very deep love for each other.’

Blake’s statement reveals the horrifying twist Graham pulled following his father’s death.

On the day of Bruce Saunders’ funeral, Graham turned up, sitting beside Blake in the front row, between his family members.

‘You pretended to cry in a pathetic way, trying to look upset, trying to cover up the guilt of a murder you meticulously planned,’ Blake said in his statement.

‘Then I offered my arm to you in an act of support.

Gregory Roser (pictured right) was found guilty of Mr Saunders' murder in 2022 and was also sentenced to life behind bars

Gregory Roser (pictured right) was found guilty of Mr Saunders’ murder in 2022 and was also sentenced to life behind bars

‘Little did I know then, that you planned, orchestrated and covered up my father’s shocking murder.

‘Consoling you at that distressing time will haunt me for the rest of my life.’

In another despicable act, Graham then requested Bruce’s ashes be split, so she could keep half.

‘This, all part of your evil plan to make it look like you were a grieving girlfriend, but really it was you trying to hide your guilt and cover up his murder,’ Blake’s statement said.

He spoke of the six years he lay awake at night with thoughts of his father’s death, how his health had declined and his depression set in.

‘You took his life – for an insurance policy,’ Blake’s statement said.

‘You are a despicable human.

Graham (pictured left) broke up with Mr Saunders (pictured right) before she plotted to kill her ex-partner

Graham (pictured left) broke up with Mr Saunders (pictured right) before she plotted to kill her ex-partner

Mr Saunders' son Blake (pictured) described Graham as a a 'despicable human' in his victim impact statement

Mr Saunders’ son Blake (pictured) described Graham as a a ‘despicable human’ in his victim impact statement

‘Those that knew and loved my dad will remember him as the wonderful, kind, selfless, compassionate, decent man that he was. Traits and characteristics that you do not possess and probably cannot comprehend.

‘I cannot put into words the anger and resentment I have for you, for taking my dad from me.’

Where are your friends now Sharon? 

Sharon Beighton, the woman whose property was the scene of the shocking crime, did not hold back on Graham either.

She spoke of how her husband Andrew and herself thought of Graham as family. How they trusted her, went on holidays together and shared meals, even Christmas.

Ms Beighton treated Graham like a sister.

‘I defended you when everyone said that you were involved in Bruce’s death, I kept thinking: ‘No way, I know her. She’s a Christian, she wouldn’t take someone’s life like that’,’ Ms Beighton’s victim impact statement said.

‘It is hard to believe that you would arrange to do such a thing.

‘When I sit and think about things, Bruce was more of a friend to us than you could ever be, as no true friend would do what you have done, and on our property.’

Mr Saunders was murdered at the rural property (pictured) in Goomboorian, near Gympie in south-east Queensland

Mr Saunders was murdered at the rural property (pictured) in Goomboorian, near Gympie in south-east Queensland

Graham's (pictured) friend Sharon Beighton who's property was the scene of the murder said said in a victim impact statement that she was left in disbelief over the crime Graham committed

Graham’s (pictured) friend Sharon Beighton who’s property was the scene of the murder said said in a victim impact statement that she was left in disbelief over the crime Graham committed 

Ms Beighton revealed she had a complete breakdown. She couldn’t trust anyone, she never left the bedroom of her daughter’s home. She confided only in her dog, Hope.

‘She (Hope) shows compassion and unconditional love, which you lack. You show no empathy, no emotion, no compassion for others,’ Ms Beighton said of Graham.

‘You stole my sense of trust in humanity, that I could not put myself into a position of opening up to others.

‘I wished I had never met you.

‘Where are your friends now Sharon? They have all gone.’

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Lauren Graham said Matthew Perry had a “very happy year” ahead of his sudden death in October. The Gilmore Girls alum, 56, appeared on a CBS mornings segment on Thursday, where she spoke about the Friends star, who died at the age of 54. “This past year he was so proud of the book he […]

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Lauren Graham said Matthew Perry had a “very happy year” ahead of his sudden death in October.

The Gilmore Girls alum, 56, appeared on a CBS mornings segment on Thursday, where she spoke about the Friends star, who died at the age of 54.

“This past year he was so proud of the book he wrote and how many people it touched,” she shared, referring to Perry’s 2022 memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.

“It was a success that gave him a level of happiness that I hadn’t seen from him in a long time, so that’s a nice memory.”

“That’s something to be grateful for, and again, the book really meant something to him, so it was a very happy year for him.”

Reflective: Lauren Graham, 56, said her boyfriend Matthew Perry had a “very happy year” leading up to his sudden death in October at age 54; they can be seen in 2008

The actress added that she is “still in shock” over Perry’s death.

‘I’m still in shock. I mean, it’s a very tragic loss and he leaves behind his beautiful work,” she said.

Looking back on their friendship, she concluded, “Nobody made me laugh that hard. Just tears, flowing. It was such a joy to be around him and be his friend.”

Graham and Perry first worked together in Aaron Sorkin’s series Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip in 2006.

They had a role in the 2008 film Birds of America and later reunited for an episode of Perry’s The Odd Couple, which ran from 2015 to 2017.

They maintained a close friendship in the following years.

Perry even had a photo of them together in his memoir, captioned, “Me and the beautiful Lauren Graham.”

He previously spoke about their friendship in a fan Q&A for his show The Odd Couple, where he called her “one of my favorite people.”

“We have great chemistry when we work together and it’s fun to work with a good friend,” he added.

Proud:

Proud: “This past year he was so proud of the book he wrote and how many people it touched,” she shared in a CBS Mornings segment about his memoir on Thursday

Good year:

Good year: “That’s something to be grateful for, and again, the book really meant something to him, so it was a very happy year for him,” she shared, referring to Perry’s 2022 autobiography, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing ; the duo seen in 2008

Beautiful memory:

Beautiful memory: “It was a success that gave him a level of happiness that I hadn’t seen in him for a long time, so that’s a beautiful memory,” she said

'Shocked': The actress added that she is 'still in shock' over Perry's death: 'I'm still in shock.  I mean, it's a very tragic loss, and he leaves behind his beautiful work.”

‘Shocked’: The actress added that she is ‘still in shock’ over Perry’s death: ‘I’m still in shock. I mean, it’s a very tragic loss, and he leaves behind his beautiful work.”

Friends and co-stars: Graham and Perry first worked together in the series 'Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip' in 2006. They then co-starred in Birds of America (2008), later reuniting for an episode from Perry's The Odd Couple (pictured), which ran from 2015 to 2017

Friends and co-stars: Graham and Perry first worked together in the series ‘Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip’ in 2006. They then co-starred in Birds of America (2008), later reuniting for an episode from Perry’s The Odd Couple (pictured), which ran from 2015 to 2017

Graham also discussed their friendship in her own memoir, Talking As Fast As I Can, where she said the pair almost dated at one point.

“The only bright spot, guy-wise, was at an event where I met Matthew Perry. He became my old friend who I almost but never exactly dated, or FWIABNED.”

Perry’s tragic death occurred on October 28, when he was discovered underwater in his home’s hot tub by his assistant, who had briefly left his home to retrieve some items for him.

Earlier this month, Perry’s death certificate was released. Although the actor is believed to have died from accidental drowning, his cause of death has so far been postponed pending the results of a toxicology report.

According to police, only medications for which Perry had a prescription were found in his home, but the actor had previously been open about his years-long battle with addiction and drug abuse.

Perry was buried on November 3 during a simple one-hour service at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Los Angeles, in a ceremony attended by his Friends costars.

Perry had reportedly played a two-hour game of Pickleball – a sport similar to tennis but played on a smaller court – earlier on the day of his death before sending his assistant out on an errand. When they returned, Perry was found lifeless in his hot tub.

His body was recovered from his home by the LA County Medical Examiner’s Office hours after his death.

The star exposed the culmination of his terrible battle with drug and alcohol addiction in his memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.

His book: The star exposed the culmination of his terrible battle with drug and alcohol addiction in his memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing

His book: The star exposed the culmination of his terrible battle with drug and alcohol addiction in his memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing

Gone too soon: Perry's tragic death occurred on October 28, when he was discovered underwater in his home's hot tub by his assistant;  he is seen in 2016

Gone too soon: Perry’s tragic death occurred on October 28, when he was discovered underwater in his home’s hot tub by his assistant; he is seen in 2016

Postponed: His death certificate was released earlier this month.  Although the actor is believed to have died from accidental drowning, his cause of death has so far been postponed pending the results of a toxicology report;  he is pictured in April 2023

Postponed: His death certificate was released earlier this month. Although the actor is believed to have died from accidental drowning, his cause of death has so far been postponed pending the results of a toxicology report; he is pictured in April 2023

Perry also revealed that his colon ruptured as a result of his opioid addiction when he was 49.

The doctors gave him only a two percent chance of survival and he was in a coma for two weeks, followed by another month in the hospital.

Perry required fourteen surgeries to repair all the abdominal damage, and he admitted to going to rehab fifteen times over the years in hopes of kicking his drug addiction.

Perry famously starred as Chandler Bing in the hit sitcom Friends, alongside Jennifer Aniston as Rachel, Courtney Cox as Monica, Matt LeBlanc as Joey, Lisa Kudrow as Phoebe and David Schwimmer as Ross. The show ran from 1994 to 2004 and lasted ten seasons.

The actor has never married and ended his engagement to Molly Hurwitz, a talent manager, in 2021.

He dated several famous actresses, including Julia Roberts and Lizzy Caplan.

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