Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 2024 camp has bid adieu to another celebrity as Melvin Odoom became the fourth star to be evicted from the show on Tuesday evening. In tense scenes that left many viewers on the edge of their seats, the final vote came down to Melvin and Maura Higgins before the public vote officially confirmed that Melvin’s time in the jungle was over. Upon hearing his name, the 44 year old told the rest of the camp "it's good" and admitted it is time to "celebrate" before hugging the campmates goodbye. He followed Tulisa out of the jungle, with the N-Dubz star having been eliminated just one day earlier, following the departures of Dean McCullough and Jane Moore, reports the Mirror . Packing up this things, Melvin then set off to go and meet with Geordie presenting duo Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, who couldn’t resist making a cheeky quip at his less than fresh scent, after two weeks in the jungle. Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile , select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Despite his departure, Melvin appeared to be in high spirits, as he told the duo: "I was ready to go. The best thing about that camp is the people, I loved every single person in there.” He affectionately referred to Oti Mabuse as his "sister" in the camp and openly praised their deep rooted connection in a heartwarming comment. Addressing his close bond with the former Strictly Come Dancing star, Melvin shared: "Oti reminds me of my sister who I am really close to. As you guys, know she's super positive and super funny at all times which you need in camp.” It wasn’t all sunshine and roses however, as Melvin later confessed he had found it “difficult” adapting to camp life, but did concede that he had learnt from the experience, as he discovered he possessed “quite a caring nature.” And that caring nature also extended to refusing to speak ill about his fellow campmates, including controversial character Dean McCullough, who raised more than a few eyebrows with his work ethic while in the jungle. "Dean's my boy, I don't want to throw him to the wolves,” Melvin said, while keeping things diplomatic - despite having branded the star “Houdini” earlier in the show for constantly vanishing when chores needed to be done. Following his exit, fans were heartbroken to see the departure of such a down to earth star, with many taking to social media to express their thoughts. One person wrote: "Melvin is going, I can't handle anyone else leaving this camp #imaceleb." Another added: "MELVIN I was going to be upset no matter who it was.” Meanwhile a third said: "Ohhh didnt expect melvin to go surprised maura in bottom 2 though." While a fourth stone echoed: "Sad Melvin has gone though. Genuinely such a nice guy #imaceleb." Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond. Sign up to our daily newsletter .FORMER Corrie star Bruce Jones who won millions of fans with his portrayal of Les Battersby, has landed his first major acting job since soap bosses decided to kill off his character. The 71-year-old has singed up to star in pantomime over the festive season, appearing in Beauty and the Beast at the Heywood Sports Village in Greater Manchester. Bruce, who has played his beloved character for around two decades, will star opposite fellow cobbles actor, Steven Arnold, who has appeared as Ashley Peacock for more than 15 years. Indeed it now seems that actor Steven has made a return to acting, after he was spotted working at a butcher’s in Yorkshire, in a bid to pay the bills between jobs. Meanwhile, actor Bruce was thought to have signed onto the pantomime, just days after learning that his character was due to be killed off for good. Having played loudmouth cabbie Les on the soap for more than twenty years, Bruce was said to have been ‘left annoyed’ when bosses told him that his character had come to the end of the line. read more about The actor was said to have been especially miffed that he was informed of his character's exit via email, as he told GB news: "I got an email from the casting office saying, Dear Mr Jones, I am sorry to inform you Les Battersby will die in the next few months. “I read the email and thought, why send me an email like that? Why call me Mr. Jones? Why not call me Bruce? “That annoyed me a little bit, but then I felt relieved. Maybe it's time for me to go now." Most read in Soaps His exit storylines sees his daughter, Leanne, (Jane Danson) get a visit from the police to inform her that her father has passed away. Being killed off always comes as a blow, as it leaves the actor with no option to return in the future. This year has been a dramatic one on the cobbles as several long standing players have quit for good. Legendary Corrie star Helen Worth has shocked fans by announcing she will be leaving the soap this year. The actress, 73, has played Gail for 50 years but has decided that its time to retire the role. Also Paul Foreman, played by actor Peter Ash was killed off over the summer after suffering from Motor Neurone disease. After more than two decades on our screens, Peter Barlow star Chris Gascoyne has left the show - and this time it seems to be for good. Despite his departure the door has been left open for his return. Chris will also be starring in Panto as he appears in a stage production of Peter Pan as Captain Hook, a role he will be playing at the Alban Arena during the Christmas and New Year period. Meanwhile actress Sair Khan who plays Alya Nazir in the ITV soap, announced she was pregnant and expecting her first child with partner Nathan. She eventually gave birth to her baby boy in May 202 4 as she revealed the happy news on her social media. But as a result, she was forced to take a step away from the ITV set for her maternity leave. Actor Bruce Jones starred as Les Battersby from 1997 to 2007, after which he was suspended from the show when he got drunk with an undercover reporter. READ MORE SUN STORIES Bruce was said to have made inappropriate remarks as well as revealing future storylines, as well as inappropriate comments. Earlier this year he made his professional wrestling debut, at an event in Manchester.MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — The wildfire alert came in the middle of the night as some college students in Southern California were cramming for final exams and others were woken up in their dorms. But rather than run away from the impending blaze, some 3,000 students at Pepperdine University headed toward two buildings at the heart of the 830-acre (336 hectare) campus in coastal Malibu, California, to shelter in place. The protocol at the Christian university with picturesque views of the Pacific Ocean may seem to defy logic to those accustomed to scenes elsewhere in wildfire-prone California of thousands of residents evacuating fire zones in lengthy caravans of cars. For years, the university nestled in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains has had a special protocol due to its unique terrain and design that calls for students to be brought to a library and campus center where they can get food and water and have their basic needs met, said Michael Friel, a Pepperdine spokesperson. The school began preparing students and community members on what to do in case of a wildfire during new student orientation at the beginning of the academic year. When the fire broke out Monday night, school officials started communicating with students around 11 p.m. and activated the shelter-in-place protocol about two hours later, spreading the word through text messages, email, social media and by going door to door. “A lot of our students were woken up by a knock on the door, and we made sure they were aware of the conditions and we were able to get them out of harm’s way,” Friel said. The Franklin Fire quickly moved south, jumping over the famous Pacific Coast Highway and stretching to the coast, where large homes line the beach. Thousands of Southern California residents were under evacuation orders and warnings Tuesday with more than 8,100 homes and other structures under threat. County fire officials estimated that more than 3.5 square miles (9 square kilometers) of trees and dry brush had burned amid dangerous conditions fanned by dry, gusty Santa Ana winds that were expected to last into Wednesday. The cause of the fire was not immediately known. Ryan Song, a resident assistant at Pepperdine University, said he noticed the power went out at his dorm late Monday. When he looked out the window, he saw a huge pink glow. “I thought, ‘This is too bright,’ and it got bigger and bigger,” the 20-year-old junior said. “I immediately went outside and saw that it was a real fire.” Song and the other assistants went door to door to get students out. Most were calm and followed instructions, he said; a few who were scared rushed to their cars to get off campus. Song said he spent the next few hours racing back and forth in the dark between his dorm and the main campus to ensure no one was left behind. Pepperdine University officials said the campus was designed in the 1960s with fire safety in mind due to the region's experience with wildfires. Buildings were clustered together and covered in stucco while roadways were constructed to make it easy for firefighters to get in, said Phil Phillips, the school's executive vice president. During the 1990s, campus officials worked with Los Angeles County fire authorities to develop a safety plan, and authorities said the safest option for students would be to remain on campus. The school is diligent about brush clearance and has a plan to reduce smoke in shelter-in-place locations by taping shut doors and using air filters, he said. The nearby stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway can also become congested during an emergency, Phillips said, such as during the deadly Woolsey Fire in 2018. “What you don't want is to be stuck,” said Phillips, who has been at the campus for three decades — including as a student — and said he has been through seven fires. “Protecting our students, providing for their safety is a moral obligation for us, so we take it really, really seriously.” On Tuesday, heavy smoke from the Franklin Fire, burning northeast of the school, billowed over the campus 29 miles (47 kilometers) west of Los Angeles, and classes were cancelled and final exams postponed. Firefighters had not contained any part of the blaze as of Tuesday afternoon. The campus was singed but no injuries were reported, and only one structure possibly was minimally damaged thanks to firefighters' hard work and collaboration from students, faculty and others on campus, Friel said. Jim Gash, the college's president, said the campus was no longer threatened on Tuesday afternoon. “I am grateful that through prayer, preparation, and cooperation, our Pepperdine community safely navigated the challenges encountered over the last 12 hours," Gash said in a statement. “Our prayers continue to go out to the Malibu community.” ___ Taxin reported from Santa Ana, Calif. Associated Press writer Julie Watson in San Diego contributed to this report. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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DENVER (AP) — So you're the most valuable player of that annual Thanksgiving Day backyard flag football game. Or played tackle football on any level. Or ran track. Or dabbled in basketball. Or toyed with any sport, really. Well, this may be just for you: USA Football is holding talent identification camps all over the country to find that next flag football star. It's “America’s Got Talent” meets “American Idol,” with the stage being the field and the grand prize a chance to compete for a spot on a national team. Because it’s never too early to start planning for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, where flag football will make its Summer Games debut. Know this, though — it's not an easy team to make. The men's and women's national team rosters are at “Dream Team” status given the men’s side has captured six of the last seven world championships and the women three in a row. To remain on top, the sport's national governing body is scouring every football field, park, track, basketball court and gym to find hidden talent to cultivate. USA Football has organized camps and tryouts from coast to coast for anyone ages 11 to 23. There are more than a dozen sites set up so far, ranging from Dallas (Sunday) to Chicago (Dec. 14) to Tampa (March 29) to Los Angeles (TBD) and the Boston area (April 27), where it will be held at Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots. The organization has already partnered with the NFL on flag football initiatives and programs. The numbers have been through the roof, with engagement on social media platforms increasing by 86% since flag football was announced as an Olympic invitational sport in October 2023 . The participation of boys and girls ages 6 to 17 in flag football last year peaked at more than 1.6 million, according to USA Football research. “We pride ourselves on elevating the gold standard across the sport,” said Eric Mayes, the managing director of the high performance and national teams for USA Football. “We want to be the best in the world — and stay the best in the world.” Flag football was one of five new sports added to the LA28 program. The already soaring profile of American football only figures to be enhanced by an Olympic appearance. Imagine, say, a few familiar faces take the field, too. Perhaps even NFL stars such as Tyreek Hill or Patrick Mahomes, maybe even past pro football greats donning a flag belt for a country to which they may have ties. Soon after flag football's inclusion, there was chatter of NFL players possibly joining in on the fun. Of course, there are logistical issues to tackle before their inclusion at the LA Olympics, which open July 14, 2028. Among them, training camp, because the Olympics will be right in the middle of it. The big question is this: Will owners permit high-priced players to duck out for a gold-medal pursuit? No decisions have yet been made on the status of NFL players for the Olympics. For now, it's simply about growing the game. There are currently 13 states that sanction girls flag football as a high school varsity sport. Just recently, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles helped pave the way to get it adopted in Pennsylvania. Around the world, it's catching on, too. The women's team from Japan took third at the recent word championships, while one of the best players on the planet is Mexico quarterback Diana Flores . “Could flag football globally become the new soccer? That’s something to aspire to," said Stephanie Kwok , the NFL's vice president of flag football. This type of flag football though, isn't your Thanksgiving Day game with family and friends. There's a learning curve. And given the small roster sizes, versatility is essential. Most national team members need to be a version of Colorado’s two-way standout and Heisman hopeful Travis Hunter. Forget bump-and-run coverage, too, because there's no contact. None. That took some adjusting for Mike Daniels, a defensive back out of West Virginia who earned a rookie minicamp invitation with the Cleveland Browns in 2017. “If a receiver is running around, I’m thinking, ‘OK, I can kind of bump him here and there and nudge him,’” Daniels explained. “They’re like, ‘No, you can’t.’ I’m just like, ‘So I’m supposed to let this guy just run?!’ I really rebelled at the idea at first. But you learn.” The competition for an Olympic roster spot is going to be fierce because only 10 players are expected to make a squad. The best 10 will earn it, too, as credentials such as college All-American or NFL All-Pro take a backseat. “I would actually love" seeing NFL players try out, said Daniels, who's also a personal trainer in Miami. “I’m not going to let you just waltz in here, thinking, ‘I played NFL football for five years. I’m popular. I have a huge name.’ I’m still better than you and I'm going to prove it — until you prove otherwise.” Around the house, Bruce Mapp constantly swivels his hips when turning a hallway corner or if his daughter tries to reach for a hug. It’s his way of working on avoiding a “defender” trying to snare the flag. That approach has earned the receiver out of Coastal Carolina four gold medals with USA Football. The 31-year-old fully plans on going for more gold in Los Angeles. “You grow up watching Usain Bolt (win gold) and the ‘Redeem Team’ led by Kobe Bryant win a gold medal, you're always thinking, ‘That's insane.' Obviously, you couldn't do it in your sport, because I played football," said Mapp, who owns a food truck in the Dallas area. "With the Olympics approaching, that (gold medal) is what my mind is set on." It's a common thought, which is why everything — including talent camps — starts now. “Everybody thinks, ‘Yeah, the U.S. just wins,’” Daniels said. “But we work hard all the time. We don’t just walk in. We don’t just get off the bus thinking, ‘We’re going to beat people.’” AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL