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PAT Sharp has shared an update on plans for an immersive version of Fun House for adults.

Eighties kids TV icon Pat, 62, hosted the ITV children’s game show from 1989 to 1999.

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Pat Sharp has shared an update on a possible adult version of Fun House[/caption]

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Pat hosted the beloved ITV children’s game show from 1989 to 1999[/caption]

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He was joined on air by twins Melanie and Martina[/caption]

Since 2017, an idea for an adult immersive version of Fun House had been in the works.

Speaking on podcast Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did, Pat revealed this adult offering won’t be going ahead.

The team were unable to obtain rights to pull off the concept.

They had managed to secure venues and a company was ready to run it.

Back in 2017, a crowdfunding campaign was set up to help create the super-sized games.

These would have also included Pat and Fun House twins Melanie and Martina – but the campaign failed to reach its £650,000 target.

Pat said on the podcast: “I would say safely now, sadly, it won’t happen.

“We just couldn’t get anybody to agree all the terms with the rights to enable it to happen as an adult immersive attraction, which is what we wanted to do.

“We had venues in place. We had companies in place who knew what they were doing to make this happen and make it brilliant.

“And we just weren’t allowed to get the rights to do it because of various reasons.”

Meanwhile, the presenter also addressed possible limited interest in Fun House returning in 2024.

He shared: “It’s probably missed the boat now.

“I think it would have had its time – maybe perhaps 10 years ago would have been a really good time to do it.”

The beloved children’s show first launched on screens on February 24, 1989.

The programme’s original US counterpart had debuted a year earlier.

Previously, fans were previously delighted to see Pat and the twins reunite for a fun snap.

Sharing a selfie on X, formerly Twitter, he wrote: “Funhouse twins alert.”

Pat was seen right at the front, while Melanie and Martina stood behind him striking matching poses with their arms in the air.

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Fun House aired 145 episodes over 11 series[/caption]

FORMER Premier League referee hinted at clubs making a major tactical change because “we don’t want goals ruled out for those situations”.

Mark Halsey appeared on the latest episode of SunSport’s The Whisteblower as he ran the rule over the key refereeing decisions from the weekend.

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Manchester City’s late goal at Wolves was originally ruled out before VAR intervened[/caption]

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Ex-Premier League referee Mark Halsey reckons the right decision was made in the end[/caption]

And high on the agenda was John Stones’ controversial winner at Wolves.

The Manchester City defender powered home a thunderous header in injury time.

However, after plenty of confusion, the goal was originally chalked off when the referees concluded there was an offside against Bernardo Silva.

Silva tussled with Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa as the ball came in and was in an offside position when it flew into the back of the net.

But following a lengthy VAR review, the goal was allowed to stand – because Silva was adjudged to be out of Sa’s line of sight and not impacting his compatriot once Stones headed goalwards.

So despite the complaints of Gary O’Neil, Halsey was pleased to see the goal given.

He said: “I think the VAR was absolutely spot on to recommend a review for Chris Kavanagh to go and have a look because when you do see the replay, you know straight away that Silva hasn’t impacted on the goalkeeper with being in his line of vision.

“He just moves out of the way straight away. So, for me, I think the correct decision was made and that’s what we want to see and that is what VAR is there for.

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“When the ball comes in, he can quite rightly stand there. When John Stones headers that ball, is he interfering with an opponent? Does he impact on his line of vision? 

“You can clearly see, no, he doesn’t. And you can clearly see that the keeper sees the ball all the way.

“It’s just a great header from John Stones and, in my opinion, the goal was correctly given. We do not want to see goals ruled out for those sorts of situations.”

Players cannot be offside directly from the original kick and corners.

So Silva getting away with his antics at Molineux could prompt more teams into trying similar tactics at corners to disrupt goalkeepers – before ducking out in time.

So Silva getting away with his antics at Molineux could prompt more teams into trying similar tactics at corners to disrupt goalkeepers – before ducking out in time.

Pressed on the issue, Halsey added: “Listen, there’s always a little bit of contact going on in the box and all the time you see goalkeepers pushing players, don’t you? 

“They push them out of the way just before the corner’s taken or while the corner comes across. 

“So, for me, that’s normal contact. And yes, if that’s what the tactics they employ in other clubs, then so be it.

“But we do not want to see goals ruled out of that nature.”

Halsey also had his say on the William Saliba red card at Bournemouth.

The Frenchman received his marching orders after half an hour after pulling back Evanilson just into the Arsenal half – but was the last man and was deemed to be denying a goal-scoring opportunity.

But Halsey would have preferred the referee to stick with his original call of a yellow card.

The ex-Prem official said: “Rob Jones straight away showed a yellow card. Exactly what I would have done in that situation.

“Was it a clear and obvious error by Rob Jones? In my opinion, no. I thought he got it spot on.

“For me, there’s doubt there to whether that was an obvious goal-scoring opportunity.

“And we keep hearing about Howard Webb saying we don’t want VAR getting involved in subjective decisions. Well, for me, that was subjective.

“VAR shouldn’t have got involved. It wasn’t a clear and obvious error, in my opinion, from Rob Jones.

“We should have stuck with the on-field referee decision of a yellow card.”

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The referees were happy Bernardo Silva got out of the way[/caption]

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Stones celebrates the important win[/caption]

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Halsey believes William Saliba should have been allowed to stay on the field at Bournemouth[/caption]

WYNNE Evans has revealed the real reason he mysteriously disappeared from the Strictly Come Dancing set, leaving fans confused on Saturday night.

His brief absence sparked concern among viewers one week after he was accused of “groping” dance partner Katya Jones.

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Katya and Wynne came under fire from viewers last week[/caption]

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They returned to the show on Saturday night – but Wynne went missing halfway through the show[/caption]

Fans had spotted her pushing his hand away from her stomach when they were standing with Claudia Winkleman upstairs.

This weekend, viewers noticed Wynne and Katya were standing apart from one another during the live show.

Many also commented on how Wynne didn’t seem his usual happy, smiley self.

The Welsh singer and contestant has now explained that he needed to take a break from filming, but perhaps not for the reason viewers assumed.

Speaking on BBC Radio Wales, he said: “There were some people saying like, Wynne has disappeared from the Clauditorium.

“And like there’s all these conspiracy theories.

“The reality was, I had to go and get my trousers redone. Because they were sticking to the sticky tape on the side.

“So I was being sewn into my costume downstairs.”

The pair had danced a quickstep to Mr Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra.

Their routine finished with a blob of mayonnaise on Wynne’s head as Katya cleaned it off.

Wynne revealed he quickly squirted a tube of mayo onto his head during the routine.

Katya, who appeared with her arms around Wynne on Radio Wales, said: “He stank of mayonnaise the rest of the night!”

Wynne and Katya have been under intense scrutiny recently after two rather awkward moments in week four.

The grope joke was shortly followed by Katya ignoring Wynne when he tried to high five her.

Russian dancer and choreographer later took to to Strictly spin-off show It Takes Two and said: “I have to make this absolutely clear that this whole incident with the hand and the high five on Saturday night, it was an inside joke between Wynne and I.

“Was it a silly joke? Yes. Was it a bad joke? Yes.”

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a dog walker was found unconscious on a path three months ago.

Anita Rose, 57, suffered injuries to her head and face while walking her springer spaniel in the Suffolk village of Brantham on July 24.

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A £20,000 reward has been issued for information about the murder of Anita Rose[/caption]

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Anita, 57, was found unconscious at around 6.25am on July 24[/caption]

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A map shows the mum’s final movements[/caption]

Anita, 57, had left her house at around 5am to take her dog Bruce for a walk.

But a cyclist found her lying “critically injured” and unconscious on a track near the local sewage works and railway line at around 6.25am.

Anita was found wearing only her bra on her top half, as well as leggings and trainers on her lower half – with her jacket taken.

The “much-loved” gran’s black phone case and Samsung earbuds had also been taken.

Springer spaniel Bruce’s lead was wrapped around Anita’s leg but the dog was not harmed.

Anita was raced to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, where she died four days later on July 28.

This morning, cops arrested a 55-year-old man in nearby Ipswich on suspicion of murder.

The man remains in custody at a police station while detectives quiz him.

Specialist cops are supporting Anita’s family and keeping them updated on the investigation.

Anyone with any information that may help detectives is urged to get in touch.

Crimestoppers is offering a £20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Anita’s death.

The reward is only payable for information passed directly to Crimestoppers, rather than the police.

Crimestoppers’ Phil Breckon said: “This is a shocking and very sad situation and Anita’s heartbroken family deserve answers and justice.

“We know it can be difficult for some people to speak directly to the police which is why our charity is here for you.

“You can make a difference by passing on what you know whilst being protected by our guarantee of anonymity.

“That means no police, no courts, no witness statements. Please speak up anonymously.

“No one will ever know you contacted us. You may think your information is insignificant – but it could make all the difference.”

THE world’s smallest dinosaur egg from 80 million years ago has been found “perfectly preserved” – despite being tinier than 50p.

The find dates all the way back to the Late Cretacerous period and offers unbelievable insights into the reproductive habits of dinosaurs.

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The smallest dinosaur egg ever found was confirmed in Ganzhou, China[/caption]

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The image shows the new type of dinosaur egg fossils discovered[/caption]

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The Tyrannosaurus rex was one of the largest ever predators[/caption]

Six near-perfect egg fossils were gouged from a well-preserved nest bizarrely found at a construction site in Ganzhou, China.

The research team confirmed the significance of the discovery after studying them for a whopping three years.

The most complete fossil egg found at the site is only a mere 29mm in length.

This egg breaks the previous record for the smallest dinosaur egg fossil – which measured approximately 45.5mm in length after being found in Zhejiang Province, China.

But the new breakthrough discovery unleashes a new understanding on the evolutionary history of dinosaurs.

Through analysis of the eggshells using advanced technologies, experts have been able to determine the eggs are likely that of a non-avian theropod.

The discovery has also added to the diversity of known dinosaur eggs from the Late Cretaceous period while also shedding light on the reproductive habits of theropods.

Theropods were a group of carnivorous dinosaurs that includes well-known species like the terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex.

Now the research team is planning to use micro-CT scanning to reconstruct the fossilised nest to unlock more knowledge on how the eggs were laid and preserved.

It comes a few weeks after the giant 270kg skull of a dinosaur who last roamed the planet 72million years ago was unearthed in a bone-filled creek.

Palaeontologists found the incredibly well preserved bone of the adult Pachyrhinosaurus dubbed “Big Sam” underground near Grande Prairie in Alberta, Canada.

The Pachyrhinosaurus – meaning thick-nosed lizard – was a plant-eating dinosaur that was believed to be the cousin of the iconic Triceratops.

Researchers believe that based off the size of the bones found so far the dinosaur species was the same size as an Indian elephant or a rhino.

Some even believe the adult male Pachyrhinosaurus tipped the scales at around 4,000kg.

The Canadian team that found Big Sam’s 272kg fossilised skull described it as being the same size as a baby elephant.

It resembled a bumpy and bony shape which differentiates it from many other similar species who had a sharp horn on their nose.

Emily Bamforth, a paleontologist at the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum who have taken the skull to study, said: “Their distinguishing feature is that, instead of having a horn on their nose like a triceratops, they had this big, bony bump called a boss.

“And they have big, bony bumps over their eyes as well.

“It makes them look a little strange. It’s the one dinosaur that if you find it, it’s the only possible thing it can be.”

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A 272kg dinosaur skull of a Pachyrhinosaurus has been unearthed in Canada[/caption]

BELLA Maclean’s acting career has already included some big TV credits.

You may recognise her from Netflix‘s Sex Education as well as now starring in Disney + show Rivals. Here’s everything you need to know about the rising star.

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Bella used to live in New York[/caption]

Bella spent the first 10 years of her life in New York where her parents worked.

However, they then moved back to the UK which is where Bella’s acting career began as she landed herself a place at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

It was in her last year at the school that she managed to get her foot in the door of the acting world.

Acting roles

Before leaving college, Bella was due to star in the musical Spring Awakening at the Almeida Theatre in London.

However, the coronavirus pandemic meant that just some of the shows were able to go ahead.

She already had some film experience before she graduated in 2020 as she starred in two short films while she studied.

Bella appeared in Silent Witness as Sara Mendes in series 26 where she played the sister of Fiona.

Breakout role

Bella’s arguably biggest role to date is in the final season of Netflix‘s Sex Education as Jem.

Jem was employed at her father’s farm where she taught horse riding to children and developed a friendship and relationship with Adam.

Bella’s latest role is starring in Disney + show Rivals.

Having been dubbed one of the raciest shows on TV, Bella takes on the character of Taggie who is the eldest daughter of Declan and Maud.

The eight part series is based on a Dame Jilly Cooper book.

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Bella is starring in Rivals[/caption]

Despite just being 20, Taggie appears to be the most responsible member of the O’Hara family as she wants to have her own catering business and to find her ideal romantic partner.

Life away from fame

Bella is currently living in West London so she can be closer to acting opportunities.

She revealed in October 2024 to the Standard that many people have been getting her age wrong.

She said that it is often reported that she is 23 but she is actually 26 years old.

“I don’t know where anyone got that from, even people in the cast keep saying that after reading it online. I’m 26,” Bella confirmed.

SAM Fender fans have been left fuming about the cost of tickets to watch him on tour.

The singer-songwriter, 30, is hitting the road for his first full UK tour since 2022 and will be playing in arenas up and down the country at the end of this year before heading to Europe next year.

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Fans are not impressed with tickets for Sam Fender’s tour[/caption]

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Sam will be playing in the UK and Europe[/caption]

But not everyone is happy about the price tag, with some tickets costing over £80.

One person raged: “I fear our love affair is over. do one. It’s not even a stadium tour & you’re supposed to be a man of the working class people. I’m not paying £82 for an arena show you can actually do one.”

Someone else added: “This is so disappointing, this is literally over double what I paid for standing for the last tour and the album isn’t even released before the tour starts.”

And another fan commented: “announces a tour with a few weeks notice, right before christmas and then charging £90 is an absolute joke. sam fender i love you but wtf x”

“£85 for a ticket in a cost of living crisis and u pride urself on knowing u have working class fans that cannot afford s**t like that,” said another.

Ticket’s for Sam’s tour, which is called People Watching, will go on sale at 10am on October 25.

Following in the footsteps of Coldplay, £1 from every ticket sold for the UK dates will be donated to the Music Venue Trust in support of grassroots venues.

Sam’s eagerly anticipated third studio album is expected to come out early next year, but fans hope for the first taste with a single before Christmas.

The star has confirmed the follow-up to 2021’s Seventeen Going Under – is now finished.

He worked on the project in the States and was in the studio with Adam Granduciel, of US rock band The War on Drugs.

It will also include a track called People Watching, which the singer performed during a handful of live appearances this summer.

Sam became a household name with his last record, after 2019 debut Hypersonic Missiles.

DEAR DEIDRE: MY mate’s ‘quiet get together’ for his 21st, got totally out of hand and I ended up in bed with his mum.

I’m 22 and I’d never met his family before because he doesn’t live near me. We are students.

He’d gone home for the holidays and his birthday was in the summer. His Mum had him at 17 – she’s only 37.

He doesn’t know his dad but has a stepdad who works abroad. His mum is fit and she made me feel so welcome.

His schoolmates and family were lovely and the party got busier as more and more people arrived.

Their garage housed the bar with lights and decks and I was in charge of the music. His mum kept me topped up with beer.

She looked amazing in her body-con leather dress with her dark hair cascading down her back.

I went to the loo and when I came out onto the landing, she was standing there. She’d had a few glasses of wine and she stumbled. I caught her elbow and then we kissed.

Next everything happened so quickly – she pulled me into her bedroom and we had sex there and then.

I’d never been with anyone as old as her before but she had no inhibitions. Thank goodness nobody caught us.

Now we are back at uni and our mates are organising nights out and going on the pull.

But I keep swerving it all and come up with excuses so that I can slip away and catch a train to my mate’s town to see his mum.

I’m starting to have feelings for her but I’m not sure how long it can go on for. 

I feel as if I’m in a dream world.

DEIDRE SAYS: Your feelings for her are real but this is pure lust which is not sustainable.

If you’re rumbled, you’ll completely spoil your friendship, the relationship your friend has with his mum and possibly become a marriage wrecker. Do you want this on your conscience?

The age-gap is big enough for you to be at different life stages. You could have an exciting future ahead without your lover complicating your life.

End things now before it gets really messy.

Your friend’s mum is using you as a distraction while her husband is working away and there is no future in this. 

My support pack called Love Or Lust may help you to put your feelings into perspective.

The “Cruel Summer” singer has previously only changed the lyrics to her song “Karma” when her NFL star beau has been in the audience of her shows.

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