News about Craig Phillips
Revealed: The Aussie fan-favourite sport that is paying the price for Dan Andrews' shocking Commonwealth Games backflip
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September 20, 2024
One of Australia's most popular sports is facing the axe ahead of a revamped Commonwealth Games in 2026. Just 10 sports will feature in Glasgow after the embarrassing backflip from ex-Victorian Premier Dan Andrews (pictured right).
Is THIS Britain's 'most dangerous' electric car? How £70,000 Jaguar I-PACE has been involved in spate of crashes and near-misses including crush death of seven-year-old boy
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September 4, 2024
Since its release six years ago, the I-PACE has been implicated in a number of safety incidents, from claims of unexpected acceleration (left and inset top) to a young fatality (Alfie Tollett, bottom right) that a coroner said may have been caused, in part, by the poor design of its gear selector (inset bottom). The company has insisted each problem was caused by driver error. However, owners and the courts say issues with the car's interior design may have had a part to play. Last year, Jaguar announced it was killing the model off - even though it wants to be an all-electric car maker by 2025.
I worked on 60 Minute Makeover and the whole show was fake - we had tons of tricks to get the properties ready on time hidden from screens
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August 24, 2024
It saw an unknowing homeowner being nominated by a friend to have their humble abode be completely transformed in just 60 minutes.
Is DIY on your list this Bank Holiday weekend? Big Brother winner Craig Phillips gives his five tips for getting the job done
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May 25, 2024
The first ever winner of Big Brother and makeover king Craig Philips reveals the DIY jobs that he will be carrying out at this family home in Liverpool's Prescot this Bank Holiday. It comes as new research by LoftZone reveals that 65 per cent of people across Britain are also planning to tackle a big DIY during the long weekend. Craig said: 'My wife Laura and I will be mainly focusing on the garden area of the house."
Dan Andrews is accused of 'trashing' the Commonwealth Games for his own benefit when his government refused to hold the event
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May 2, 2024
Commonwealth Games Australia chief executive Craig Phillips took aim in the association's annual report this week where he criticised Mr Andrews' government for ditching the Games because of mounting costs. The government agreed to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games across Melbourne and five regional Victorian cities in April 2022 before backing out in July 2023.
In a shooting that resulted in damage to a Tesla and Mercedes, a shocking moment goes. £47,000 electric Jaguar goes rogue and converts into a Porsche before firing forwards and crashing into a Tesla and Mercedes
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March 25, 2024
The Jaguar climbed the black sports car and ended up on its roof. Despite screaming on the brakes, Mr Key, 60, said his car smashed into a Tesla Model Y parked in front. A Mercedes C-Class sedan was shunted by Tesla in turn. Fortunately, no one was in the Porsche at the time, but a woman who was sitting in the Tesla was left stunned. The dramatic crash, which caused more than £150,000 damage to all four cars, was caught on Jaguar and Tesla's dashcams.
Craig Phillips, the first big brother to win, reveals his fear after the brakes on his Jaguar I-Pace fell on him as he approached a red light with his wife and children inside
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March 8, 2024
EXCLUSIVE: The first Big Brother winner has revealed how he became trapped behind the steering wheel of his Jaguar I-Pace, even though his wife and two young children were inside the car after the brakes stopped working. Craig Phillips, 52, is the first electric vehicle owner to come out with a horror tale about being 'kidnapped' by a running away vehicle. Within days of receiving his Jaguar back from the manufacturer for a different reason, the TV presenter explained how he was unable to use his brakes as he approached a red light with two cars in front of him and traffic coming towards him in the opposite direction. On New Year's Eve, Mr Phillips feared he'd crash the car with his two children, aged three and five, and his wife Laura, 37, in the passenger seat, as the family ventured out for a meal. I can't tell you what a terrifying feeling it was like when the two children were in the back,' he told MailOnline: "I can't tell you what a frightening feeling it was." The more I pushed down, the more it pushed up, and the car kept on rolling.'
I want new laminate flooring, can I avoid removing my skirting boards and still make the edges look good?
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February 24, 2024
I want to have a new laminate floor to replace my old carpet. I've been looking at the edging options as I live in a new build with paper thin walls that would not tolerate replacing the skirting boards. I don't like the traditional edging - called scotia - what are my other options?
Craig Phillips, the first-ever winner of Big Brother, is selling his £1.5 million family house
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February 2, 2024
Craig lives at the Merseyside home with his wife Laura and their children, but they have outgrown the space and are looking for a new challenge. They need more space for their media projects, which includes their popular YouTube channel Mr & Mrs DIY. They have an office and a studio at home, where six members of staff work. And they're continuing to expand, so they do need more space.
Following Australia's Gold Coast's decision not to host a sporting festival, there is a chance that 2026 Commonwealth Games will be postponed for the first time since the Second World War
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December 4, 2023
The Gold Coast in 2018 hosted the games, with its mayor Tom Tate confirming that it could do it again for the forthcoming event. The city is still has been barred from hosting as authorities claim that the event's price is rising, while others claim the Games' global fame is dwindling. Organisers speculated that they could be required to postpone or cancel the next instalment of the Games, with the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) struggling to find a host for some time. The Commonwealth Games are a multi-sport competition that takes place every four years - the only one that has been postponed during World War II.
As three new mystery bids arrive, Australia has been given three months to find the Commonwealth Games host
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November 15, 2023
The CGF's hierarchy says finding an Australian host for the 2026 edition is the highest priority when seeking government assistance. On Wednesday, Welshman Chris Jenkins was elected president at the CGF's general assembly in Singapore on a platform of'remodelling' the Games.
When is the Big Brother 2023 final?And how much is the prize money?
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November 7, 2023
Big Brother's relaunch on ITV has captivated viewers around the country with its humour and drama. With 2.6 million viewers tuning in to watch the reality TV show's premiere on both ITV1 and ITV2, it was a huge launch night. The reality television rebrand has kept viewers interested, from Jenkin's mistaken nomination of someone in the first episode to Henry and Jordan's 'platonic' friendship.
After undergoing surgery, Big Brother actress Nadia Almada, 46, shows off her smooth skin
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October 17, 2023
After having undergone plastic surgery in Marbella over the summer, Nadia Almada displayed her radiant skin. On Tuesday, the Big Brother 46 actor took a stunning selfie that she posted on Instagram, showcasing her flawless skin. In 2004, Nadia became the first female contestant to appear on the Channel 4 show, making history.
The Big Brother Rich List: How housemates from the original series have amassed huge fortunes 20 years since on pioneering reality TV show
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October 7, 2023
Big Brother will be back on TV1 this Sunday at 9 p.m., and several former contestants have reportedly earned a lot of money from being on it. TV appearances, recording contracts, and glamour modeling contracts are all common in many big brother households, so it's no surprise that some of its contestants are reportedly well off.
As the reality star shows off a post-surgical glimpse on Good Morning Britain, Big Brother's Nadia Almada says Adele gave her a shout out during the Las Vegas show
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October 6, 2023
When Nadia Almada appeared on Good Morning Britian with fellow Big Brother star Craig Phillips, she demonstrated her post-surgical appearance. Nadia, 46, the first transgender person to win Big Brother in 2004, appeared on the program shortly after undergoing cosmetic surgery in Marbella. The Portuguese native could be seen with bandages around her nose and eyelids after being photographed by Facialteam, who are reputed to be experts in facial feminization surgery (FFS).
The Best "Big Brother" Moments Over the Years That Are Just Too Good to Forget
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October 5, 2023
Contestant Nick Bateman won the OG villain title on his first appearance in 2000, which he now owns. The city broker earned his moniker as a result of his unethical, sly conduct in which he went so far as being caught cheating in a game in order to sway the housemates' votes and then manipulate them to nominating others. Craig Phillips, who ended up winning the season, followed him, but he was then confronted by him. It was popcorn-worthy to see Nick's cunning behavior unfold in real-time. Although the superficial appearance of light in comparison to some of the reality television drama we've seen in recent years, it was a pivotal moment for the social experiment.
Daniel Andrews, the event's boss, denies it
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July 28, 2023
The Victorian Premier released a statement announcing that his state will no longer host the sporting event, citing financial problems. The Games' expense, not the $2.6 billion allocated, is expected to be 'at least $6 billion or $7 billion,' Mr Andrews predicted. However, Commonwealth Games Australia boss Craig Phillips said the figure was 'exaggerated.' Mr Phillips said more than a week after learning that regional Victoria was pulling off as host, he had no explanation regarding how Mr Andrews came to the $6-7 billion figure.
The future of Commonwealth Games has been thrown into disarray as Victoria abandons 2026 due to a squabble to find the host, although critics warn that games are no longer relevant in the wake of anti-royal sentiment
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July 18, 2023
Since the cost had trebled to 7 billion Australian dollars (£3.6 billion), state premier Daniel Andrews said it was not a difficult decision to cancel the sporting festival. 'Ast year as the Commonwealth Games authorities approached us and asked us to help with the 2026 Commonwealth Games, we were able to help out but not at any price,' but not at any price.' I've made a lot of difficult decisions in this industry, but this is not one of them.' However, Commonwealth Games Australia boss Craig Phillips says Andrews and his officials reiterated their instructions during the 12-day sporting event, rather than using existing facilities. Andrews was also exaggerating' the cost of staging the festival, which was first held in 1930. Experts are worried that this tragedy might be the last nail in the Games' coffin, which has also suffered as a result of anti-royal sentiment, and many nations are now republics or starting the process.
Big Brother: Nadia Almada unrecognisable 19 years after winning show
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January 30, 2023
After winning the iconic reality television competition, legendary Big Brother housemate Nadia Almada looks completely different 19 years later. The TV actress, 46, who went on to work as a Sassoon hairdresser after winning the fifth series in 2004 and now works as a stylist, took to Instagram to post a snapshot of herself with bleached blonde hair. Her new appearance is very different from the one she sported on the program - she had black hair with a short wavy bob.
For the forthcoming remake, Big Brother boss Marcus Bentley hopes to find the original narrator Marcus Bentley
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December 21, 2022
Since officially announcing that the channel will be rebooting reality show Big Brother, ITV boss Kevin Lygo has said he is 'overwhelmed.' During the Love Island final in August, it was announced that the TV favorite would have a new home on ITV2 and streaming service ITVX. And although production of the forthcoming series is still underway, TV producer Marcus Bentley, who narrated all series of since its inception in 2000 with his distinct Geordie drawl, has expressed the hope that will revisit.
After the show return to television was postponed until Autumn 2023, ITV's Big Brother revival was thrown into mayhem.'
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November 2, 2022
Since it was announced that the series would not return to screens until Fall next year, it's reportedly thrown into 'chaos.' During the Love Island final in August, it was confirmed that the TV favourite would have a new home on ITV2 and streaming service ITVX. According to a report, ITV has pushed the revival back, implying that people's jobs will be delayed or cancelled.'
The big brother revival is delayed until fall 2023
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October 31, 2022
Before the rebooted series returns to screens in fall next year, Big Brother fans will have to wait until autumn. During the Love Island final in August, it was revealed that the TV favourite would have a new home on ITV2 and streaming service ITVX. The civilian version of the show, which last aired on Channel 5 in 2018, has now been confirmed as a date.
Following ITV's relaunch announcement, Big Brother's return has been scheduled for March 2023.'
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October 7, 2022
Following an announcement that the reality show would make a comeback, Big Brother's long-anticipated return has been scheduled for March 2023. During the Love Island final in August, it was announced that the TV favourite would have a new home on ITV2 and streaming service ITVX. A date has been 'confirmed' for Broadcast's civilian version of the show, which last aired on Channel 5 in 2018.
Maura Higgins is the 'frontrunner to present ITV's Big Brother reboot'
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August 28, 2022
Maura Higgins is said to be the frontrunner for the Big Brother revival next year on ITV. According to reports, the former Love Islander, 31, is the producers' top choice due to her resumé of television appearances on Glow Up Ireland and Dancing On Ice. According to a report by The Sun, producers are determined to distance themselves from former Big Brother names, but Mo Gilligan, the former favourite, is now in the United States.'