As Ricky and Stephen continue their battle at the head of the betting for Celebrity Big Brother favouritism, there is a dark horse brewing in the form of an unlikely housemate.
James Whale received the most public votes to save him from eviction on Friday night and quickly saw his odds slashed in half to 10/1 from 20/1. The support for James to win continues to grow and he has shortened yet again seeing him currently priced at 7/1.
Ricky continues to top the betting at 5/2, but is closely followed by controversial and eternally nominated housemate Bear at 7/2. Frankie Grande also remains a contender for the Celebrity Big Brother crown at 5/1 with Samantha Fox next in the betting at 13/2.
Heavy D has had a tumultuous time in the house and the betting. Having entered on launch night at outsider odds of 50/1, the Storage Hunters UK star quickly found support and was cut into 10/1. That support began to dwindle resulting in Heavy D being eased out to 33/1, but once again returned as a 10/1 shot to win. At present punters neither love nor hate Heavy D as he stands at 16/1 to win following a drift form 12/1.
Aoife Heffron from BoyleSports commented this afternoon: “James Whale entered the Celebrity Big Brother house begging to be the first housemate to get the boot, but it seems he is set for the long-haul after he received the most votes to be saved on Friday. Punters are starting to get behind him to win and he has made a dramatic bid for the title shortening into 7/1 from 20/1 in two days.”
She added: “Heavy D has been on a roller-coaster in the Outright betting, having been an outsider to a potential winner, to his current stance as a 16/1 shot. Despite his turbulent time in the betting, he continues to pose a large liability for BoyleSports which could suggest a return to the top half of the betting is brewing.”
Speaking on BBC Radio 6's Steve Lamacq’s festive show this week, Noel said (vi NME): “It was just when Oasis split up and I didn’t do anything for like a couple of years. There’s obviously someone there going ‘You know what. He’ll be up for it now. He’ll be desperate now.’
"My manager called me up, saying I don’t really want to, legally, I have to inform you of this. Are you aware of Strictly Come Dancing?’ ‘”EEE”, the phone goes’.”
Gallagher revealed: “I was asked to go on Top Gear a lot and they would never ever seem to realise what I was saying when I say ‘But I can’t drive.’ ‘Don’t worry about that, Jeremy will sort that out.’
"It’s like, ‘How? I can’t drive. I haven’t got a licence I cannot drive a car’. ‘Don’t worry about that, The Stig will teach you.’”
"It’s all been such a huge surprise – I never expected to make it so far!" she raved this past week. "I was supposed to have some concerts in Finland the other week, but I had to cancel everything as I was still here.
Reflecting back on her '''journey''', Saara said: "It’s changed completely, as soon as I made it to the live shows.
"I’ve embraced a different culture now and, whatever happens, London, I’m here to stay! I’ve met so many great people who are going to be my friends always. This is just the beginning of the rest of my life."
Speaking to Now magazine, Saara added: "I would’ve been happy with any outcome after making it that far.
"I told myself I wouldn’t be sad either way, as I was so proud of myself for making it to that point."
In the week rumours swirled that Saara was in talks to sign a record deal with a 'major label', after winner Matt penned his contract with RCA Records.
Saara, Matt and the rest of the top eight finalists from The X Factor this year will appear in the live tour next Spring.
Happy Yom Ha’atzma’ut – Happy Israel Independence Day! Today we celebrate Israel’s 64th birthday. In case you don’t know, Yom Ha’atzma’ut commemorates when David Ben-Gurion, Israel’s first prime minister, publicly read Israel’s Declaration of Independence on May 14, 1948. According to the Jewish calendar that year May 14 was the fifth day of the month of Iyar. So, usually Yom Ha’atzma’ut is celebrated on the fifth of Iyar. But, if the fifth of Iyar falls on a Friday, as it does this year, Yom Ha’Atzma’ut is observed a day earlier so that the festivities do not interfere with preparations for the Sabbath. (And, by the way, if the fifth is a Saturday, the holiday is celebrated the prior Thursday, on the 3rd of Iyar.) Ah, to have a Jewish State!
Yes, there are many mishugeneh things about the State of Israel, some trivial, like the confusing calendar, and some not so trivial, like the internal divisions over religion and politics, and the seemingly intractable conflicts between Israel and her neighbors. But, today is not a day to dwell on such things. Today is a day to appreciate and celebrate the miracle that is the State of Israel. It is a day to recall the Zionist Movement and Israel’s early pioneers, the “chalutzim,” who built the state. It is a day to remember those who defended the state through its trials and tribulations. It is a day to celebrate all that Israel has achieved, all that Israel has become: a vibrant democracy; a technological and economic success story; the living, breathing homeland of the Jewish People who returned to Zion after 2000 years of statelessness!
I hope that you can join us tomorrow evening at 7:30 p.m. as we bring the special spirit of Israel into our Shabbat services in a unique way. In place of a number of our usual readings from our prayer book we will be reading the poetry of several Israeli women. Featuring the voice of Israeli women is a positive way for us to assert our Reform Jewish belief in egalitarianism while also celebrating the importance of Israel in our lives.
An important way to demonstrate your support of Israel as Reform Jews is to contribute to the Association of Reform Zionists of America/Reform Israel Fund (ARZA). This organization supports the growth and development of Reform Judaism in Israel. Your Temple dues statement includes a check off option to join ARZA for $36. Do you know if you have paid these ARZA dues? Contact Jeff Katz in our office to make sure at jkatz@templesinaibc.org“>jkatz@templesinaibc.org. Let him know you want to support ARZA . For additional information about ARZA go to www.arza.org. At the same time I hope that you also contribute to the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey, which sends a substantial portion of your contributions to the Jewish Agency for important projects in Israel.
Perhaps the best way to support Israel (short of making aliyah!) is to travel there. Temple Sinai is planning a congregational trip for this coming December (December 20, 2012 – January 1) during the holiday break. Now is the time to register. For more information contact me at rabbimillstein@templesinaibc.org“>rabbimillstein@templesinaibc.org.
P.S. While Israel is turning 64, don’t forget that our very own Temple Sinai, born just a few years later, is turning 60. You can still get an ad into the journal for the May 12 celebration if you contact the office immediately. Also, please RSVP that you will be attending our 60th anniversary bash asap. Contact Hillary in our Temple office at hhans@templesinaibc.org. Go to the Temple web site, www.templesinaibc.org for more information.
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