Bachelor nation Brayden Bowers And Christina Mandrell aren’t walking all the way down the aisle yet.

At first glance, the couple’s latest Instagram posts suggested they have already tied the knot as they posed for photos in front of a chapel wearing a wedding dress and a tuxedo. However, the videos were actually a behind-the-scenes look at Bowers and Mandrell’s wedding photo shoot.

“Since the day I bought my car @thedollycarton I’ve been dreaming of this elopement style shoot,” read a caption on Instagram footage shared by event company Dolly Carton on Tuesday, March 19. “Thanks to an incredible team of talented and creative rock stars, it turned out even better than I ever imagined.”

In the clip, Bowers, 25, complemented his fiancée’s many white wedding looks in a gray tuxedo and pink tie as he posed in a pink convertible with a “Just Married” sign at Nashville’s White Velvet Chapel. Mandrell, 28, paired her dresses with both white and hot pink veils and a variety of fun heels, one of which looked like an ice cream cone topped with a cherry.

Photographer Caitlin Gore shared more images from the photoshoot on another Tuesday Instagram video of Bowers and Mandrell sharing sweet kisses and cutting a wedding cake.

“Can we go back and relive this day?” What a dream,” Gore commented under the post. “It’s such an honor to be part of that. I loved you all! .”

Bachelor Nation fans were introduced to Mandrell and Bowers Zach Shallcross And Charity Lawson‘seasons of The Bachelor And The bacheloretterespectively. After Bowers tried to find love in season 9 of Bachelor in ParadiseBowers connected with Mandrell via social media after she messaged him.

They debuted their relationship in December 2023 during the BiP season 9 finale “where are they now?” segment.

“AHHH! We can shout ‘FINALEy’ from the rooftops!! “Besides the cameras and reality show drama, Brayden (aka MY BOYFRIEND!) and I have found something very special,” Mandrell wrote in the caption Instagram clips of her and Bowers’ off-camera time together with her daughter Blakely in December 2023. (Mandrell shares Blakely, 7, with her ex-husband, Blake Dennis.)

She continued, “In each other, we have a space where being unapologetically ourselves is not only accepted but celebrated! Something I never knew I was missing until I did it. We can finally share our crazy, love-filled world.

Just days after Mandrell revealed she was moving in via her Instagram Story The bachelorette alum, Bowers popped the question during The Golden wedding especially on January 4. The golden bachelor‘S Gerry Turner unveiled during the “Bachelor Happy Hour” podcast later that month, he gave Bowers permission to propose at his wedding to Theresa Nist.

“I’ve heard a few comments like, ‘Oh dear, that was inappropriate’ and ‘Why steal the thunder and spotlight from the wedding?'” Turner, 72, shared. “Brayden called [me]and he was very sincere and earnest in his request.’

ENGLAND’S final match of the Six Nations got off to a tricky start yesterday after a tricky error from referee Angus Gardner.

With Ireland having clinched the title earlier that evening, England knew the best hope they could have if they beat France would be a second-place finish.

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Before kick-off in Lyon, there was planned to be a ten-second countdown timer, which was present in all Six Nations matches this year.

But France and the referee were a little too eager to get things going sharply.

France full-back Thomas Ramos sent the ball high into the air before the countdown had started, prompting the referee to order the teams to get back into position.

Gardner took full responsibility for the mistake and said, “Yes, sorry.

“I said there’s ten seconds left. Sorry guys, we have to wait for the time. There’s a countdown timer. We have to wait for the countdown timer and I have to blow my whistle.

“Wait for the countdown and we’re ready to go. Apologies.’

ITV commentator Nick Mullins was unimpressed by Gardner’s blunder and told the referee to “move on”.

He then joked: “It’s okay, it’s not live, we can take that bit out. It’s not a good start. Let’s just keep going, Angus. Blow your whistle and kick off.”

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The Aussie referee is one of the most experienced and trusted referees in rugby and was in charge of last year’s World Cup semi-final between France and Argentina.

Second place proved out of reach for England as they suffered a narrow 33-31 defeat in Lyon.

Ramos, who had previously caused the false start, came good with a last-minute penalty to give France victory in a thriller.

Yellow card – Ewan Ashman (Scotland)

TV programming on BBC and ITV was freed up for the afternoon and evening, allowing sports fans to watch a total of 15 hours of sport.

This means Saturday night TV is now in turmoil after two hit shows had to be taken off air to make way for the FA Cup quarter-final and Six Nations rugby final matches.

Popular TV show The Gladiators, which was due to air on BBC One on Saturday evening, has now been replaced by Manchester City’s match against Newcastle United.

Football coverage starts at 5.10pm and the match kicks off at 5.30pm, meaning the match could end just in time for Michael McIntyre’s game show The Wheel.

However, if the match goes to penalties, it could affect the entire schedule, meaning the show start time could shift again.

Meanwhile, there is further disruption on ITV as Six Nations rugby will take over from 3.55pm and the teams will play their final matches.

The Six Nations rugby kicks off with Ireland vs Scotland at 4.45pm, before going straight to France vs England at 7.20pm, with all the action kicking off at 8pm.

The full day of sports coverage has resulted in a very sad day for the usual Saturday night TV fans as it means Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway and the 1% club have both been taken off air this week.

However, sports fans couldn’t be happier as they have a busy day behind them with the third rugby match on the final day of the Six Nations tournament airing early in the day on BBC One, with Italy taking on Wales.

The tournament coverage starts at 1:45 PM and the match starts at 2:15 PM.

So far, Ireland are the frontrunners to win the title, but England still have a chance if they beat France and secure a bonus point.

The busy sports timeline comes after Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway left viewers stunned when the two presenters were forced to apologize after a guest swore live on air.

During the final episode, presenters Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly surprised the audience by cutting to a live feed from their homes – where a celebrity guest had to change items in their room.

The guest then had to guess what was different in their room in an attempt to win a cash prize.

But when Ant and Dec went to talk to a guest in the audience, the person was left shocked and appeared to exclaim: ‘Oh f**k! Oh Jesus!’

Later in the evening show, Dec apologized for the blunder, saying: ‘Just a small apology – if you heard any language in that, we’re very sorry.’

Viewers rushed to comment on X – formerly Twitter – with many wondering whether the audience member was indeed swearing or not.

‘Did he just swear?? lol #SaturdayNightTakeaway,” someone asked.

‘”ohh f**k.. ohh Jesus” #SaturdayNightTakeaway,” another commented with a slew of laughing emojis.

‘Saturday night TV.. Oh f**k!! #SaturdayNightTakeaway,” a third person wrote.

The episode also featured Lorraine Kelly taking a ride on a suitcase in a chaotic segment.

The daytime television host, 64, starred in Ant and Dec known I’m A Celebrity… Get Out Me Ear stunt, which sees the duo burst into laughter.

An early clip of the devastation, broadcast during Thursday’s Lorraine, showed the Scottish presenter tripping and falling to the floor in the middle of a John Lewis department store as shop assistants looked on in shock.

The long-running segment sees Ant and Dec give celebrities an earful and secretly instruct them to act like fools in front of unwitting loved ones and members of the public.

While shopping, the Geordie duo directed: ‘Lean on the suitcase, push yourself onto it and go, “look at this.”‘

But the stunt took a turn for the worse when she fell to the floor and burst into laughter as she was helped by the sales assistant.

THE Six Nations is off to an exciting start – and there are even more exciting matches to look forward to.

Ireland defeated Wales 31-7 in Week 3 to extend their lead at the top of the table as they eye back-to-back Grand Slams.

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England lost the first match of the Six Nations against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

France and Italy drew 13-13 after a thriller in Paris to conclude week 3 of the tournament.

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When is Six Nations 2024?

• Six Nations 2024 has started Friday February 2 and will close Saturday March 16.
• This is the 130th edition of the huge competition.

How can I watch the Six Nations?

• This year’s matches will be shown LIVE on both BBC and ITV in the UK.
• Alternatively, SunSport will be live blogging every match during the 2024 Six Nations so you can keep up to date with all the action.

Can I look at it? FREE?

• You can watch the Six Nations 2024 for FREE on the BBC iPlayer app and the ITVX app, provided you have a valid TV license.
• You can download both the BBC iPlayer app and the ITVX app for free on your mobile or tablet.

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(All times GMT)

ROUND 1

Friday February 2, 2024

Saturday February 3, 2024

• Italy 24-27 England
• Wales 26-27 Scotland

ROUND 2

Saturday February 10, 2024

• Scotland 16-20 France
• England 16-14 Wales

Sunday February 11, 2024

ROUND 3

Saturday February 24, 2024

• Ireland 31-7 Wales
• Scotland 30-21 England

Sunday February 25, 2024

ROUND 4

Saturday March 9, 2024

• Italy 31-29 Scotland – 2.15pm, ITV
• England 23-22 Ireland – 4.45pm, ITV

Sunday March 10, 2024

• Wales 24-45 France – 3pm, BBC

ROUND 5

Saturday March 16, 2024

• Wales vs Italy – 2.15pm, BBC
• Ireland vs Scotland – 4.15pm, ITV
• France vs England – 8pm, ITV

Wales vs France – Lineups

Wales: 15-Winnett; 14-Adams, 13-Roberts, 12-Watkin, 11-Dyer; 10-Costelow, 9-T. Williams; 1-Thomas, 2-Elias, 3-Assiratti, 4-Rowlands, 5-Beard, 6-D. Jenkins (captain), 7-Reffell, 8-Wainwright.

Replacements: 16-Dee, 17-Domachowski, 18-Lewis, 19-Martin, 20-Mann, 21-Davies, 22-Lloyd, 23-Grady.

France: 15-Barre, 14-Penaud, 13-Fickou, 12-Depoortere, 11-Bielle-Biarrey; 10-Ramos, 9-Le Garrec; 1-Baille, 2-Marchand, 3-Atonio, 4-Flament, 5-Meafou, 6-Cros, 7-Ollivon, 8-Alldritt (captain).

Substitutions: 16-Mauvaka, 17-S. Taofifenua, 18-Colombe, 19-R. Taofifenua, 20-Roumat, 21-Boudehent, 22-Lucu, 23-Moefana.

LOUIS LYNAGH won’t be in father Michael’s shadow for long, judging by his Six Nations debut.

Lynagh Junior played for England up to Under 19 level and his father is an Australian legend.

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But the 23-year-old scored a try for Italy in Saturday’s memorable clash with Scotland.

The wing was even called up once by former Red Rose boss Eddie Jones for training in England.

But he has never been part of Steve Borthwick’s plans since Jones was replaced as head coach in December 2022.

Lynagh was born in Treviso, Italy, but grew up in England.

And he has been playing for Premier League club Harlequins since 2019.

His call-up to the Azzurri comes after he announced he will join Italian giants Benetton next season.

But although he started his international caretaker with a fine score, it will be virtually impossible to match Lynagh Senior’s performance.

The 60-year-old was vice-captain when the Wallabies won the World Cup in 1991.

And when he retired four years later after the defeat to England in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, he had won 72 caps.

He was also the then world record points scorer with 911 points.

Meanwhile, son Louis was introduced to Six Nations rugby in more ways than one in dramatic fashion.

He scored Italy’s second try during a tense second half.

He raced for a grab, fended off a few potential tackles and went over.

And when Italy smelled a famous victory, he was replaced by Federico Mori in the 71st minute after a thrilling baptism.

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ENGLAND host Ireland at Twickenham in their penultimate match of this year’s Six Nations.

Red Rose were beaten 30-21 by Scotland last time out, while Steve Bortwhick’s men were completely outplayed in Edinburgh.

While Andy Farrell’s men have shown their dominating quality in every match, they sit comfortably at the top of the table with 15 points.

• Kick-off time: 4:45 PM Dutch time
• FREE live stream: ITV X
• TV channel: ITV 1

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‘A possible tour’ of King Charles to Australia later this year hardly seems like news to prompt us to string up the streamers or pop the streamers.

At any other time, such an unclear announcement from the Australian prime minister’s office might indicate that the king has only dampened interest in a foray into the colonies.

And only if His Royal Highness does not receive a better offer.

The past two weeks of royal woe have changed all that. At this point, the idea that Charles might – just might – make his first visit Down Under since becoming king is a bright light in an ocean of gloom.

Not only does it provide the first sign that the 75-year-old king’s cancer treatment could ultimately be successful, it also underlines how important the relationship between the two nations remains – for both sides.

The king will miss next Monday’s Commonwealth Day service as he continues to receive treatment, but he takes his role as head of the 56 member states very seriously.

He has even recorded a special message that will be broadcast around the world to mark the event.

In fact, his decision to go ahead with the planned trip to Australia speaks volumes of his desire to protect and maintain a shared relationship that, frankly, is vital to both parties – no matter how much bickering may have occurred along the way .

In the years leading up to Queen Elizabeth’s death in 2022, the conversation in Australia tended to assume that while we respected Her Majesty, the same affection would not be extended to her son.

Expectations grew that the country would break ties with the monarchy and be ruled by its own head of state.

Not that anyone knew what this might look like – which is partly why the referendum on a republic failed when it was voted on in 1999.

A quarter of a century later, the push for independence has never looked so weak.

Strangely enough, the crown-and-castle caper that we apparently wanted to throw overboard has been replaced by something that is somewhere between curiosity and respect.

Here, where the royal family is neither an institutional anchor nor a backdrop to everyday life, the pranks of recent years have largely served as entertainment.

As Megxit unfolded, we watched from a distance as if we were watching the Kardashians, only with crowns.

Yet Sussex’s defection did little to advance the republican cause.

Instead – and rather oddly – ​​it seemed to anchor our allegiance to this trouble-ridden family with the aging matriarch, a gradually rehabilitated heir, his two motherless sons and their glamorous wives.

Duty, service and fortitude: those qualities we so admired in the woman who ruled for seventy years were suddenly thrown into stark relief by the antics of Harry and Meghan.

Here in the country where anyone with tickets for themselves is quickly targeted, the new king, his good-natured wife and the beautiful Welsh family seemed the epitome of dignity and tireless hard work.

Here where there is little respect for moaning or posturing, Harry’s hypocrisy of constantly bashing his family while still immersing himself in the titles and trappings it brings has not won him any fans.

Our loyalty to Britain is based on characteristics that are as traditional as they are modern: shared values, togetherness, democracy, loyalty, good-natured rivalry and – in these unsettling global times – a deep commitment to peace.

When the palace announced the king had cancer, even the Australian Republican Movement sent well wishes.

Announcing the “possible” royal visit yesterday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pointed out that King “has shown compassion for Australians affected by recent natural disasters, just as Australians have shown compassion and support for the King following his cancer diagnosis.”

“The King, Queen and members of the Royal Family are always welcome in Australia,” he said.

Post-cancer, Australia will be a soft landing place for the monarch who has admired the continent since he lived here as a schoolboy. He considers his time at Geelong Grammar to be one of the happiest times of his life and certainly the highlight of his education.

“Honestly, this was by far the best part,” he said in a speech years later. ‘I had knocked off the Pommy pieces. Like chips off an old block.’

Is it premature to announce a visit so soon after a cancer diagnosis?

Maybe there was no choice. Planning a tour can take many months, involving multiple state and territory groups.

It could even tie in with the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa in October.

Whatever the case, it was probably only a matter of time before news of a visit leaked out.

No doubt the King is also keen to send out positive news, while strengthening the relationship with a nation that has stood side by side with Britain through wars, disasters and hotly contested sporting competitions.

Charles might even want to match his mother’s tally of 16 tours Down Under. So far he has visited fifteen times.

In terms of his itinerary, Victoria – the state where he enjoyed his time in Geelong – will likely feature, not only because he hasn’t been there since 2012, but also because illness, especially in later life, tends to think about voting.

Tasmania can also beckon with its beautiful scenery, sustainability projects and food culture. The cooler temperatures there would likely suit the queen, who struggled in the 40-degree heat during the couple’s 2018 visit to Queensland and the Northern Territory.

As for how they will be greeted, interest in the royal family remains high.

The Australian Women’s Weekly continues to publish detailed articles on the royal family and Sky News, which usually focuses on news and commentary, added a new weekly show, The Royal Report, early last year.

In the newsroom, the ranking of top-rated stories usually includes royal news in the top five.

Boisterous Australia has long offered what the royals crave: freedom from conformity, an easy-going outdoor lifestyle, egalitarian social networks and wide open spaces to exhale and reevaluate.

It is the place where Lady Diana Spencer secretly hid in 1981 when she was considering Prince Charles’ marriage proposal.

It’s where Prince Harry spent time as a jackaroo at the age of 19.

As he said in Spare, he enjoyed collecting cows. They were creatures that needed their space, he noted. Just like him.

It is also a special place for the Tindalls.

Princess Anne’s daughter Zara met rugby-playing husband Mike at the Manly Wharf Bar in 2003 when he was drowning his sorrows after being dropped from the England squad before the World Cup semi-final.

The Tindalls have become regular – and welcome – visitors. When it comes to rugby, it seems daughter Mia is supporting the Wallabies and not England

This is a big moment for the British monarchy, but also for the British nation – and Australia. After all, family counts for something.