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Clive Palmer has unleashed on Today host Deborah Knight during a wild rant about his wealth, fake news and his party's surging popularity. The controversial billionaire's United Australia Party is polling at five per cent of the primary vote just weeks out from the federal election, according to the latest Newspoll.  But Mr Palmer, 65, said his party was actually far more popular than that during a heated interview on Channel Nine's Today on Monday morning. 'That is just fake news of course. We are polling much higher than that. And there is 28 per cent of Australians that have yet to make their decision,' he said. Clive Palmer (pictured) has delivered an extraordinary rant during a television interview, admitting he was a 'bad person' Mr Palmer was asked to respond to criticism from Labor's Anthony Albanese that he fell asleep in parliament and was often absent during his term as the MP for Fairfax from 2013 until 2016. 'Let's face it, I'm a bad person. I'm a bad person. … [Read more...] about ‘Do you think I give a stuff about you?’ Clive Palmer blasts Today’s Deborah Knight during extraordinary rant on live TV – as he claims his party could WIN the election

Rosy-cheeked temptress Aunt Sally has been replaced by an altogether darker version in the new BBC adaptation of Worzel Gummidge this Christmas. Actress Vicki Pepperdine has told how her version of the fairground doll is a far cry from the 1980s character made famous by Una Stubbs. In the original TV series, the character was a painted beauty with whom the scarecrow, played by Jon Pertwee, was very much in love. But this time around comic Pepperdine will play her far closer to the original bitter, maiden aunt version created by Barbara Euphan Todd in her books, which were first published in 1936. And rather than feeling amorous towards her, Worzel – who can swap his head between a swede and a turnip depending on his mood - is left feeling rather terrified. Pepperdine said that the poor doll has been languishing for years in a museum. “Our Aunt Sally, like the Aunt Sally in the original 1930s books, has been retired from fairground work and is now residing in a dusty old … [Read more...] about New Worzel Gummidge actress tells of much darker take on Aunt Sally character

The X Factor: The Band kicked off tonight - but viewers were distracted by a 'vain' portrait in Simon Cowell's office. For the first time ever in a Cowell talent show - the legions of singers hoping to forge a music career performed in his actual office at Sony HQ. Simon explained: "Basically I’m doing what I used to do before I did this on TV. We’re filming in my office." But Nicole Scherzinger was stunned when she walked in to find the music mogul hanging up on the wall "in all his glory". After spotting the massive portrait of Simon's face, Nicole said: "Well hello…oh my god someone else is here as well. There he is in all his glory." While giving his fellow judge a hug, Simon claimed that the big picture of his mug would be an "inspiration" to the contestants. Simon sat facing his own portrait while the singers performed towards the desk - with the X Factor boss' face looming over them. "These songs are like paintings. They just go up in value," said Simon … [Read more...] about X Factor: The Band viewers distracted by Simon Cowell’s ‘vain’ office portrait

If you want to get this briefing by email, sign up here'No survivors' left on volcano islandFive people are confirmed dead as a result of the White Island Volcano eruption, with another eight missing. There are no signs of life, says New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, with the focus having shifted to "recovery" of people's "loved ones". Police say 47 people were on the island at the time, including 24 from Australia, nine Americans, five from New Zealand, four Germans, two from China and one from Malaysia. The UK High Commission says two British women are among those being treated. The first victim to be identified is tour guide Hayden Marshall-Inman, from nearby Whakatane. Another guide and fellow Kiwi, Tipene Maangi, 24 is among the missing. Our picture round-up shows the extent of the eruption We asked volcanologists about the history and safety at "the world's most accessible active marine volcano" Keep track of the latest developments via our live page Party leaders … [Read more...] about News Daily: Volcano latest and election messages hammered home

Vanna White hosted her first-ever edition of Wheel of Fortune on Monday after more than 37 years as the show's letter-turning co-host. The show hyped up the change in role for White with a tweet Monday, revealing that Minnie Mouse would be taking over Vanna's duties on the holiday-themed edition of the long-running TV game show. 'For the first time in show history, @TheVannaWhite steps in as host at the Wheel, while our friend Minnie Mouse helps out at the puzzleboard!' the show said on its Twitter account. 'You won’t want to miss this week, as the Secret Santa Holiday Giveaway has officially begun!' In charge! Vanna White, 62, hosted her first-ever edition of Wheel of Fortune on Monday after more than 37 years as the show's letter-turning co-host White, 62, was filling in for longtime host Pat Sajak, who's on a leave of absence for three weeks following an emergency intestinal surgery last month. White, who previously hosted a segment of the show in 1996 when Sajak was … [Read more...] about Wheel of Fortune’s Vanna White hosts game show for the first time in nearly-four decade stint as longtime co-host Pat Sajak recovers from recent surgery