Michael Le Vell in talks for new '£250,000 Coronation Street deal if he can control his drinking' as rumours emerge he could star in I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here

Michael Le Vell met with Coronation Street producers on Thursday to discuss his return to the ITV soap.
The 48-year-old actor is set to make his comeback as Kevin Webster, after being cleared of child-sex charges in a trial which ended this week.

Reports suggest the soap star met with bosses to discuss a new deal thought to be worth around £250,000 a year.

Back to the Street: Michael Le Vell headed for talks with Coronation Street bosses on Thursday about his return to the ITV soap

The Mirror report that Michael, who has not appeared in the soap since February, is expected to make a decision about his return in the coming days, as he considers the deal over the weekend.

Michael’s return to the soap, which he has starred in since 1983, is said to be contingent on the actor’s drinking habits after he admitted to being an alcoholic during his trial.
‘Michael is an absolute professional,’ a source has told The Mirror, ‘but he needs to resolve issues in his life – and his dependency on alcohol is a problem that must be addressed.’

Smiling: The actor, who was smartly dressed for his meeting, seemed in good spirits as he returned home

‘He has been through enormous stress and strain, everyone is aware of that. ITV would be failing if they didn’t offer him professional advice. Michael now needs time to get his life back in shape.’

Whilst Michael’s character Kevin would not be seen back on screen until the New Year, if he signs a new deal, it’s thought senior producers have agreed to start working the character back into conversations between other Street residents. 

Return: Michael, seen here with Sally Dynevor as Sally and Brooke Vincent as Sophie, has not been seen as mechanic Kevin Webster since February

Michael’s return is expected to go down well with his cast-mates with a source telling The Mirror that he’s ‘a very popular man here. He’s the sort of guy where what you see is what you get.

‘Before he left the cast in the run-up to the court case you could tell it wasn’t the Michael we all know and love. Hopefully the lad will be back. People can’t wait.’
Meanwhile the actor is rumoured to be considering an appearance on hit ITV reality series I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.

Booze ban: ITV bosses have reportedly told Michael he needs to seek help with his drinking if he's to return to the soap

It’s thought the actor could make an appearance on the And & Dec hosted show, which returns this winter, in order to pay off his mounting legal bills.

A source told The Sun: ‘He would be rewarded with a six-figure fee which would help him out enormously.’

‘He's also seen as a great candidate for the show and would be a tremendous asset to it. Those who know him see him as an easy-going lad, one of the boys, and with his love of Australia, he could jump at the chance of joining up.’

TV comeback: Michael is said to be considering an appearance on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here after being found not guilty on 12 sex charges this week

‘Michael would relish the chance to show the public what he is really like.’

The star was found not guilty of five counts of rape, three of indecent assault, two counts of sexual activity with a child, and two of causing a child to engage in sexual activity, at Manchester Crown Court on Tuesday.

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New mother Kim Kardashian shows off her slim figure in all-white outfit as she joins Kanye West to inspect construction on their $11m Bel Air mansion

They've been living with her mother Kris Jenner for several weeks now.
But it seems it may almost be time for new parents Kim Kardashian and Kanye West to move into their very own multi-million dollar Bel Air dream home.
The couple, minus their baby daugther North, were seen visiting the $11m abode on Thursday.
Kim, 32, looked incredible as she showed off her post-baby body in an all-white outfit of a sheer vest top and tight-fitting jeans for the trip around the property.

Inspecting the work: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were seen getting a tour of their $11million Bel Air mansion on Thursday, as workmen continue construction on it

Nearly there! Kim and Kanye have been living at her mother Kris Jenner's house as construction on their home, seen here, continues

The newly-blonde reality star finished off her look with flip-flops and shades, looking every inch the yummy mummy for the outing.
Meanwhile, Kanye, 36, was seen wearing jeans, boots and a blue sweater, with several gold chains, as he joined Kim at their soon-to-be home.
Before heading into the house, Kim and Kanye were seen standing on the street surveying the property as they chatted to a man who appeared to be the project manager overseeing the renovation.

Taking control: Kim seems to have a very active role in the refit, and was seen deep in conversation with a man who appeared to be the project manager of the renovation

Sticking to white: Kim was seen wearing a sheer white vest top and tight-fitting jeans for the outing

Clearly having active roles in planning the refit, Kim looked deep in conversation with the man as Kanye stood nearby, happy to let his girlfriend do the talking.
The pair were joined by a five-person entourage for the trip around the mansion, after arriving in their $750,000 Lamborghini Aventador.
Construction on the home had been delayed last month, pushing back the new family's move in date after Kim welcomed baby North West into the world on June 15.

Got enough people with you? Kim and Kanye appeared to have a five-person entourage with them as they prepared to head into the property

Making last-minute changes: As Kim chatted to the project manager, Kanye explained his visions for the property to another workman

Aren't you hot? Despite the sunshine, Kanye wore jeans, boots and a blue sweater for the outing

The luxurious home - which Kim bought in July for $10,750,000, according to Trulia - has been been gutted, as the couple seek to put their own stamp on it.
The stunning Mediterranean-style mansion came complete with wrought-iron staircases, chandeliers and 'old world' fittings, which have already been ripped out.

Despite buying the house brand new, Kim is said to have ran into many problems with the electric, water and heating systems in the house and had to completely rewire the place.
The home sits in a private gated community in the exclusive California suburb of Bel Air, and occupies 10,000 square feet.

Checking in: Kim and Kanye were earlier seen arriving at the Bel Air property in their $750,000 Lamborghini

Nice ride: Kim and Kanye, of course, rolled up in style, driving through the gates of the exclusive enclave in the Aventador

Heading in: Kim and Kanye were seen cruising through their exclusive gated community in the upscale neighbourhood

According to the listing, the 3/4 acre estate is situated on a view-commanding ridgeline.

Where's North? The couple's daughter was missing from the outing

Fittings and furnishings are set to be plush with the couple splashing out £487,000 on four gold-plated toilets and an incredible £750,000 on six special-edition luxury beds.
The couple have enlisted the services of the company that supplies beds to London’s exclusive Savoy Hotel.
The limited-edition Savoir Royal State Bed, which costs £125,000 each takes hundreds of hours to create from a unique combination of cashmere, carded Virgin lamb’s wool and Mongolian horse hair laid over hand tied, star-lashed springs.
Only 60 of the luxury items were ever created in honour of Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee, meaning Kimye are among a very exclusive group.
The bed, the headboard and the canopy are all covered in the same decadent gold silk used to create iconic Hermes ties, equating to some 1,600 miles of thread in total.
Alistair Hughes, managing director of Savoir Beds, told MailOnline: 'As a rule we never discuss clients’ particular orders. Suffice to say, with a bed like this Kim and Kayne will have little excuse to leave their bedroom.'

Completely gutted: Kim and Kanye's home - which Kim bought in July for $10,750,000, according to Trulia - has been been gutted, as the couple seek to put their own stamp on it

Before: The stunning Mediterranean-style mansion came complete with wrought-iron staircases, chandeliers and 'old world' fittings, which have already been ripped out

In splashing out on the lavish beds, the pair will join the likes of Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Elton John and Oprah Winfrey, who are all proud owners of the luxury items.
Last month, It was also revealed that the couple had also forked out a whopping $750,000 on four gold-plated toilets for their sprawling abode.
The pair had planned to add an extra 4,000 feet to complete their dream home, according to TMZ.
A source told the website the new home will be ‘an Italian-style villa, with a gym, movie theater, full hair and make-up salon, bowling alley, basketball court, indoor and outdoor pool.’
Not forgetting a nursery of course.

The way it was: The dining room which features a wrought-iron chandelier

Rustic: The previous farm-style kitchen did not really fit in with Kim and Kanye's image - despite having all the latest mod cons

Spacious: All of the rooms in the home are incredibly spacious

Closet space: There is definitely enough room for Kim's piles of designer clothes

The stunning infinity pool is visible in aerial shots of the property, which also has a pool house and large grassy lawn.
The mansion also has a grand driveway and dramatic entrance, as well as plenty of windows to let in the light and a spacious garage.
The pair will join A-list neighbour Jennifer Aniston, Los Angeles Clippers basketball player Chris Paul, and founder of the Girls Gone Wild entertainment franchise Joe Francis as the famous names in the neighbourhood.

Living with mom: Kim and Kanye have been living with her mother Kris Jenner for the last few weeks at her Calabasas home

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The girl with the low-cut dress: Rooney Mara wows in plunging LBD for Calvin Klein post-show party

She's arguably most well-known for her role as Lisbeth Salander in The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.
But Rooney Mara couldn't have looked further away from her on-screen alter-ego on Thursday night as she attended a post-show event following the Calvin Klein Collection presentation at New York Fashion Week. 
The 28-year-old actress showed off her feminine figure in a plunging black midi dress as she attended the event, held at Spring Studios in New York.

The girl with the low-cut dress: Rooney Mara looked incredible in a plunging black dress as she attended a Calvin Klein post-show party during New York Fashion Week on Thursday night

Rooney toughened up her cowl-neck LBD with a pair of black statement heels as she posed alongside designer Francisco Costa at the party.
The pretty brunette star wore her hair scraped back into a ponytail, with the lengthy locks then sectioned with several bands.
On the make-up front, Rooney opted for a simple but effective grey smokey eye, and added some nude lipstick to her pout.

Dressed to impress: Rooney teamed the dress with a pair of black statement heels for the event

Posing up: Rooney stood alongside designer Francisco Costa at the event

  

Rooney's appearance at the event comes after she was named the face of Calvin Klein's Downtown fragrance earlier this year.

Catherine Walsh, Coty Prestige's Senior Vice President, said of the campaign at the time: 'We were thrilled to work with Rooney Mara for this campaign; her individuality and formidable talent resonate with the incredible legacy of women who have been captured in Calvin Klein advertising over the years.'
Earlier in the day, Rooney covered up her dress in a large black coat and wore her brunette hair poker straight as she attended the NYFW show.

Covering up: Rooney was earlier seen covering up her dress in an oversized coat and different heels

Famous friends: Rooney posed alongside Nicole Kidman and Naomie Harris ahead of the fashion show

She joined stars including Nicole Kidman, Naomie Harris and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour at the star-studded show.
After posing together for photographers, Nicole, Naomie and Rooney were seen sitting on the front row, watching avidly as the new designs made their way down the runway.
But the event certainly wasn't without its dramas as, when Nicole left the show, she was knocked over by a cyclist as she made her way back to her hotel.

Sitting pretty: Nicole, Rooney and Naomi joined Grace Coddington, Anna Wintour and Virginia Smith on the front row

Catching up: Rooney and Naomie were seen deep in conversation before the show kicked off

We like! The famous faces on the FROW looked approvingly at the designs as they walked the runway

Sleek and simple: Calvin Klein showcased cute dresses in various shades of black and grey

According to TMZ Nicole is furious and wants to press charges against the paparazzo.
Police and an ambulance were called and Nicole was treated for minor injuries.
The star was seen hobbling into her hotel with one shoe on as she escaped from the scene after the nasty spill.
But Nicole did her utmost to put the incident behind her as she later attended the post-show party alongside Rooney.

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Think your head injury was bad, Wayne?... Italy defender Pasqual suffers horror cut

Head injuries have been a major talking point since Wayne Rooney was forced to pull out of England's two vital World Cup qualifiers this week with a deep gash.
The Manchester United striker posted a picture on Facebook of the deep gash on his forehead after an accidental training ground collision with Phil Jones.
England team-mate Theo Walcott described Rooney's wound as 'like something out of a horror film', so who knows what he would have made of Manuel Pasqual's bloody mess.

Bloody mess: Italy's midfielder Manuel Pasqual receives treatment for head injury

Italy's midfielder Manuel Pasqual lies injured

The Italy defender sustained a deep cut during a midair clash with Libor Kozak towards the end of Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Czech Republic.

His club Fiorentina revealed on Wednesday that Pasqual required seven stitches on his forehead and was kept in hospital overnight.
In a statement, the club said: 'The Viola skipper never lost consciousness but remained in hospital overnight for further tests as a precautionary measure.'

Heads up: Pasqual (R) challenges Libor Kozak of Czech Republic

Nice one: Italy's Mario Balotelli blows a kiss to the crowd after scoring from the penalty spot

Four-times World Cup winners Italy clinched a place at the 2014 finals in Brazil after coming from a goal down to beat Czech Republic 2-1 and win Group B.
A Giorgio Chiellini header and Mario Balotelli's penalty early in the second half cancelled out Libor Kozak's 19th minute opener for the visitors and moved the Italians on to 20 points, seven ahead of second-placed Bulgaria with two games to play.
Balotelli's 54th-minute winner capped a typically eventful night for the striker, who missed three easy first-half chances and was lucky not to get sent off for a foul on Tomas Sivok.
'I've never missed two such easy chances before, I was unlucky but I kept going until the end,' Balotelli said.
'The easier one was the second one that (keeper Petr) Cech dropped to me. I shot high because I thought that if I shot low he would have saved it but I ended up hitting it too high.'

Deep cut: Wayne posted this picture on his Facebook page following a nasty head injury last week

Healing nicely: Rooney pictured on the beach in Portugal while England were out in Ukraine for vital World Cup qualifier

Michal Bilek's spirited Czech side were unlucky not to get at least a point against Cesare Prandelli's unconvincing Italy and their night finished on a sour note when Daniel Kolar was sent off for a silly foul on Balotelli in the last minute.
Had Kozak's smart curling shot sneaked inside the post after a blistering counter-attack in first-half stoppage time it could have been a different result against the patchy hosts, who despite being favourites to qualify frequently put themselves under unnecessary pressure.
'I always have a terror when people start talking about partying,' said Italy captain Gianluigi Buffon, who equalled Fabio Cannavaro's record of 136 Azzurri appearances.
'Having passed the terror we had in the first half we can now celebrate, and I can celebrate this small record of mine, as well as getting a ticket for Brazil.'
The result means the Czechs remain on nine points and are staring elimination in the face. They have slipped into fourth place behind Denmark who won 1-0 in Armenia and moved on to 12 points to stand one point behind Bulgaria, who beat Malta 2-1.
The Czechs must win their last two games away to Malta and Bulgaria next month to have any chance of a playoff place.

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Tottenham fans WILL face prosecution if they chant the 'Y-word' as FA issue stern warning

David Baddiel's view on use of 'Yid'

Tottenham fans chanting 'Yid Army' sustains anti-Semitism

The Football Association has warned fans against using a derogatory term for Jews in chants at matches.
Variations of 'Yid' have often been hurled by rival supporters of Premier League club Tottenham.

Watch your words: Tottenham fans have been given a strong caution by the FA not to chant the word Yid

Common sight: Spurs fans often chant and display banners with the word

The FA says the abuse has been 'clouded' by fans of Tottenham, which has traditionally drawn a large fan base from the Jewish communities in London, calling themselves the 'Yid Army.'
But on its website, the FA says it's hard to determine which fans are using 'Yid' in an 'intentionally offensive manner.'
English football leaders add that 'rules on acceptable behavior and language need to be simple.'
Determining that using 'Yid' is inappropriate at matches, the FA is encouraging fans to avoid using it in 'any situation' or risk criminal prosecution. 
The abuse faced by Tottenham fans returned to the spotlight last season.
During a Premier League match, some West Ham fans were heard chanting about Adolf Hitler and hissing, a gesture widely seen as imitating the sound of the gas chambers used during the Holocaust.
The FA took no action against Tottenham's London rival.
At a Europa League match in Rome, Lazio fans hurled anti-Semitic chants at the visiting Tottenham fan base, leading to the Italian club being sanctioned by UEFA.

Targets: Spurs fans were subjected to anti-Semitic attacks in Rome last season

FA statement on use of word 'Yid' in full

The FA is committed to promoting equality and inclusion in football and to confronting and eliminating discrimination of every kind.
The FA appreciates that language is a complex issue: the use and meaning of words is constantly evolving. This means that, over time, sometimes neutral words or phrases can come to be understood as offensive; and, similarly, words or phrases previously considered as offensive can become more acceptable.   
The FA also appreciates the difference between the use of language in the private and public sphere. Whilst someone may be free to use the language of his or her choice at home, the same is not the case when he or she does so publicly.
As the governing body of football, it is The FA’s duty to enforce the Laws of the Game and to send out clear messages about what is and what is not acceptable language within the context of football.

The term 'Yid'
Although the term derives from the Yiddish word for a Jew, its use in the English language has been, both historically and in contemporary use, derogatory and offensive.
It is noted that many minority communities have sought to reclaim historic terms of abuse such as this as a means of empowerment.  The process of empowerment through reclaiming language is complex and can often divide opinion within the same community.
In light of the historic and contemporary use of the term, The FA considers that the use of the term ‘Yid’ is likely to be considered offensive by the reasonable observer.
Use of the term by football fans
The FA is aware that there are sections of fans at certain clubs who describe themselves using the term, or variants of the term, ‘Yid’. Those fans claim that use of the term is a ‘badge of honour’ and is not intended to be offensive.
Nevertheless, its use is still liable to cause offence to others, whether Jewish or not.
Also, by using the term in this manner, fans may be clouding the issue by making it harder to differentiate its use by these fans and by those who use the term in an intentionally offensive manner.
Further, use of the term in a public setting could amount to a criminal offence, and leave those fans liable to prosecution and potentially a lengthy Football Banning Order.

Summary
The FA considers that for the betterment of the game, rules on acceptable behaviour and language need to be simple, understandable and applicable to all people at all levels of the game.
As such, The FA considers that the use of the term ‘Yid’ is likely to be considered offensive by the reasonable observer and considers the term to be inappropriate in a football setting.
The FA would encourage fans to avoid using it in any situation.

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