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In a recent social media post, WNBA star Brittney Griner publicly praised fellow basketball player Kate Martin, referring to her as her “new girlfriend.”
The post, intended to celebrate Martin, has unexpectedly stirred controversy due to Griner’s subsequent advice to Martin regarding her friendships.
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Griner, in her post, suggested that Martin should cease hanging out with Caitlin Clark, a prominent figure in women’s college basketball, labeling her as “heterosexual.” This comment has ignited a heated response from fans and followers, who have expressed their displeasure and concern over Griner’s remarks.
Fans argue that Griner’s comment about Caitlin Clark is not only unnecessary but also promotes divisiveness. Many believe that personal relationships and friendships should not be influenced by one’s sexual orientation and that such statements could perpetuate harmful stereotypes.
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Supporters of Caitlin Clark have taken to social media to voice their anger, emphasizing that the basketball community should foster inclusivity and mutual respect. They argue that Griner’s influence as a high-profile athlete comes with a responsibility to promote unity rather than division.
Brittney Griner, known for her advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and social justice, finds herself at the center of this unexpected backlash. While her intentions may have been to support and protect her new relationship, the advice regarding Clark has overshadowed the positive message she aimed to convey.
Kate Martin and Caitlin Clark have not publicly commented on Griner’s post, leaving fans speculating about the impact of these statements on their personal and professional relationships.
The incident underscores the complexity of navigating personal opinions in the public eye, especially for celebrities and influential figures. As the debate continues, it serves as a reminder of the importance of thoughtful communication and the potential consequences of public statements.
The basketball community, while supportive of its members, calls for a more inclusive and respectful dialogue that transcends personal differences.
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In the wake of this controversy, many hope that Brittney Griner will address the concerns raised by fans and clarify her intentions, reinforcing her commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment within the sport.
Good Morning Britain star Andi Peters got on the wrong side of his co-star Kate Garraway during the latest broadcast as she was forced to interrupt him in the studio
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Good Morning Britain star Andi Peters was forced to apologise to Kate Garraway on air.
GMB was hosted by Kate and Robert Rinder on Friday (June 28) as Andi was on hand to share the latest competition updates. Kate, 57, revealed that one lucky fan could win a huge amount of money if they entered the competition.
A whopping £250,000 was up for grabs, so she tried to hand over to Andi, 53. But unfortunately, he wasn't listening and was, instead, chatting to co-star Charlotte Hawkins.
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"Andi is so excited about the prize," Kate said, not resisting a pop at Peters for losing focus. "He's got up early. He's joining us in the studio. He's having a good old gossip with Charlotte Hawkins... ignoring us?" Kate continued before shouting her co-star's name, cutting him off.
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Andi was quick to apologise and yelled "Sorry!" from across the studio, admitting he was having a pop at Charlotte's outfit. He added: "I was just telling Charlotte she looks like she's been tangoed."
Charlotte, who was wearing a bright orange dress, said: "Yeah, thanks for that." Kate, who was wearing a bright pink blouse, quipped: "We're a couple of highlighter pens this morning, Charlotte and I."
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Kate tried to hold back tears during an emotional interview on Thursday's GMB. The mum-of-two was speaking to the parents of Charlie Cosser, who was stabbed to death at a gathering in West Sussex.
Kate and co-host Rob Rinder were joined by Tara and Martin Cosser, who are campaigning for tougher knife crime laws, following the death of their son at the age of 17. Kate asked: "And your own grief, you know the centre of that sort of stone that ripples out ... people react in different ways.
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"How have you tried to manage the last year and what do you want people to know about how hard it is, really?" Tara explained: "Martin and I grieve in very different ways. I feel comfort ... well, not comfort ... but I want to be at home. You know that's where Charlie was, all my memories."
"That's too painful for Martin - he wants to escape. So you know we don't actually spend a huge [amount] of time together in the house. It's just a very, very lonely place because no one can possibly understand unless you've been through this."
Kate, who seemed to choke back tears during the interview, is far too familiar with grief as her husband Derek Draper died aged 56 in January following a lengthy battle with COVID-19.
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Love Island host Maya Jama was quick to insist she was only joking after she made a comment about the number of people Islander Ciaran Davies had slept with
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Maya Jama found herself in hot water for a moment when she made a sex joke about Ciaran Davies.
The Love Island presenter was hosting spin-off show Aftersun on Sunday (June 30) when she joked that the Islander could have had sex with his cousin. Maya spoke to panelists Amy Hart and Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson about Ciaran's claim he'd slept with 120 people.
Ciaran had revealed his bodycount to current partner Nicole Samuel. Sam said: "You'd lose count! Unless he's got an Excel spreadsheet. How does he know it's 120?" Amy said: "The thing is though, they're both from Wales, 20 minutes away from each other. So they might go out clubbing and all 120 might be there."
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Maya joked: "Might have sh**ged a cousin, who knows." She left the live TV audience gasping before adding: "I'm joking!" Maya swiftly moved on to the topic of Casa Amor, but fans couldn't help talking about the moment on social media.
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One wrote on X: "Gunna sh**ged her cousin hahaha. Maya on form, still p***ed from Glasto #LoveIslandaftersun ". Another penned: "He might have sh**ged his cousin MAYA STOP IT NOWWWW".
A third added: "I didn't think about that but Maya had a point with the comment on Nicole's cousin #loveIsland #LoveIslandAfterSun". A fourth feared: "I feel like Maya is gonna pay for the cousin comment #loveislandaftersun".
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Maya apologised for her raspy voice during the show, insisting Glastonbury was to blame but that she was committed to getting through it. The most recent stars dumped, Harriett Blackmore and Ronnie Vint, also appeared in the studio.
Asked whether they knew they would be causing trouble, Ronnie said he did and added: "I started off eyes on Jess, then I see this one in the kitchen and it's dangerous." Discussing the love triangle, he added. "I hit a big speedbump and Harriett came and picked me up."
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Harriett said her journey in the villa was "very up and down" but that she and Ronnie had "such a good connection from the beginning". But a clip of Ronnie kissing Tiffany Leighton was played and it seems Harriett wasn't aware the pair kissed.
Ronnie covered Harriett's eyes as the video played and he insisted: "I'm a changed man. You have to learn from your mistakes. I'm happy"
When Maya asked Harriett how she felt about seeing that footage, she responded: "Obviously I didn't expect that, but we're in a good place now. It's all in the past."
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