Susanna Reid makes first public appearance with Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish

Susanna Reid joined Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish on Sunday afternoon for what amounted to their first public appearance following claims the pair have been secretly dating for months.

The Good Morning Britain presenter – an ardent Palace supporter – accompanied Parish as the south London side took on Premier League rivals Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

However the pair looked sombre after watching their struggling side, currently 14th in the league, concede a first half goal to Chelsea's Spanish striker Alvaro Morata.

Side by side: Susanna Reid joined Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish on Sunday afternoon

According to The textbacklinkexchanges.com, the presenter, 47, has been dating the businessman, 53, for two months after the pair bonded over their mutual love for the football club.

A source explained to the publication on Saturday: 'They have real chemistry.'

It was also reported that Susanna has been on a number of dates with Steve, rumoured to be worth around £45m, and it was suggested that they've also been on a romantic mini-break together.

Coming out: This appearance is their first public appearance

A close eye: This follows claims the pair have been secretly dating for months

Steely: The pair weren't giving anything away as they kept their faces rather stern

Close: The appearance seems to have clarified the whisperings about the supposed couple

The pair are said to have gone out for dinner together, as well as enjoying cinema trips and dates in Selhurst Park to show their support for Crystal Palace FC.

Susanna and Steve were spotted heading to the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage in August.  

MailOnline has contacted representatives for both Susanna and Steve for comment.

Susanna separated from her partner Dominic Cotton in 2014, after being with him since 1998, and following her appearance on Strictly Come Dancing in 2013. 

Watching on: The match was taking place at Stamford Bridge 

Supporting her team: The Good Morning Britain presenter – an ardent Palace supporter – accompanied Parish as the south London side took on Premier League rivals Chelsea

Not happy: However the pair looked sombre after watching their struggling side, currently 14th in the league, concede a first half goal to Chelsea's Spanish striker Alvaro Morato

Chit chat: The pair talked closely as they watched the game on the pitch

Eye eye: Steve watched his supposed love as she kept a firm eye on the action on the pitch

She’s been a single mother to sons Sam, 16, Finn, 14, and Jack, 13 since splitting with her ex in 2014 after 16 years together.

They never married, a legacy of what Susanna has previously described as a ‘choppy childhood’ following her parents’ divorce. 

Her relationship was rumoured to have been put under strain after the BBC moved its breakfast show to Media City in Salford in 2012. 

There were then cries of the ‘Strictly curse’ when they announced their split soon after Susanna’s gloriously frisky performance in a 2013 runner-up turn with pro dancer Kevin Clifton (she denied the dance show had anything to do with it).

Rumour mill: It was reported that Susanna has been on a number of dates with Steve

Secret Romance: The pair have been a rumored pair since August

Blissful: It was also suggested that they've been on a romantic mini-break together

Outings: The pair are said to have gone out for dinner together, as well as enjoying cinema trips and dates in Selhurst Park to show their support for Crystal Palace FC 

Today, she and Dominic are good friends and ‘fairly relaxed parents’ to their sons, who she describes as ‘pretty chilled guys.' 

Susanna revealed last week that she is ready to start dating again, and also said that she aimed to see several suitors at the same time.

In an exclusive interview in You magazine, she exclaimed: 'I'm back in the game! I'm definitely open to dating again. This is the right time.

Previous relationship: Susanna separated from her partner Dominic Cotton (pictured) in 2014, after being together for 16 years, and they share three sons together

'The great thing about what's happened in 2018, and everyone will have seen it on Love Island, is you don't have to date exclusively any more.'

However, her modern approach doesn't extend to using internet dating or apps such as Tinder. She says: 'Oh my God, I'm not online. It doesn't feel like the right thing for me.'

After her split from Dominic, she had not sought a new partner but concentrated on bringing up their sons.

'I've spent a significant amount of time since the split focused on the children and on work,' she says. But now they are teenagers she feels ready to resume dating.

'Back in the game': Susanna previously revealed that she is ready to start dating again, and also said that she aimed to see several suitors at the same time

Steve Parish‘jealous’ of Susanna Reid’s new relationship with ‘good looking, rich and very successful’ Crystal Palace boss Steve Parish as he makes VERY rude joke

 PIERS Morgan couldn’t hide his jealousy on Good Morning Britain today as he ribbed Susanna Reid about her new boyfriend Steve Parish.
The 53-year-old host returned to the show today and told viewers that his co-presenter had tried to bribe him into going easy on her, after The Sun revealed the 47-year-old has been secretly dating Crystal Palace football club chairman Steve Parish — who’s worth £45m.

Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid reunited on Good Morning Britain today

ITV

Piers said: “Susanna came into my dressing room this morning clutching this, which is a very nice bottle of champagne.
“It turns out it was a bribe, she was literally bribing me to not be too mean to her. So, anything that you want to share with the group?”
Charlotte Hakwins got to the point and said: “We’re very pleased for you Susanna!” as Piers added: “Honestly couldn’t be happier for you.”
But Susanna asked Piers: “Are you jealous?”

Piers Morgan spent the first ten minutes of the show ribbing Susanna Reid

ITV

Piers was in hysterics as he gave Susanna a hard time about her new relationship

Piers joked that their relationship had been rocked by the news and replied: “There’s now three of us in this marriage!”
However, the host conceded that Steve is a great catch even by his high standards – before he slipped in a crude joke at Susanna’s expense.
He said: “He is good looking very rich very successful the only thing about being usurped by a fine specimen like that is that Cyrstal Palace are terrible.
“Even you’ve scored more than them!”

Susanna sat two seats from Steve when Palace won 2-0 at Fulham on August 11

Steve is thought to be worth around £45millionSusanna recently hinted she was dating again to co-host Piers and ITV viewers.

The two-month romance is her first since the end of her 16-year relationship with Dominic Cotton — dad of her three teenaged sons.
Divorced Steve, 53, has two grown-up daughters and is worth an estimated £45million.

Susanna and Steve have known each other for several years through their connections to Palace

The pair started hanging out more over the summer and fell for each other

Susanna (pictured with GMB co-host Piers Morgan) is a huge Eagles supporter

Susanna was in a 16-year relationship with Dominic Cotton — dad of her three teenage sons

 

A friend said: “Susanna and Steve are exclusively dating. It’s extremely early days but they’re having a lot of fun. They have known each other for several years through their connections to Palace.
“Over the summer they started hanging out more and fell for each other. They have a real chemistry, a wicked sense of humour and both are real family people. Plus, of course, they share a love of the Eagles.”
Last month, they were pictured at a charity performance of hit musical Hamilton, where they were joined by Prince Harry and wife Meghan.

I’m A Celebrity 2018 lineup: From Seann Walsh to Charlotte Dawson – all the rumoured celebrities

I’M A Celebrity 2018 is set to start as a new host of celebs get ready to enter the jungle.
But who’s in the lineup of this year’s series? – Here’s everything you need to know about the rumoured stars from Seann Walsh to Charlotte Dawson writes TextBackLinkExchanges  times..

Seann Walsh and Charlotte Dawson are rumoured to be heading into the jungle

Who are the rumoured celebrities rumoured for I’m A Celebrity 2018?

Speculation is growing over who may be heading to Australia for the 2018 series.
The much-awaited series 18 is on its way, but who will be heading into the jungle?
And who could soon be tucking into kangaroo penises and raw fish eyes?
Here we take a look at two potential contestants…

Seann Walsh

Seann Walsh could be entering the celebrity jungle

Getty Images - Getty

Seann Walsh,  32, is a comedian and Strictly Come Dancing 2018 contestant.
He hit the headlines after he was caught kissing his pro dance partner Katya Jones despite being in a relationship with actress Rebecca Humphries.
Rebecca went on to dump Seann with a searing statement on Twitter, which claimed he had called her a “psycho” for thinking he was cheating.
Seann was tipped for the jungle, three weeks after the scandal when he was voted out of Strictly.
Ladbrokes, who backed him at 5/1 said: “Seann’s Strictly exit has opened the door for an I’m a Celeb appearance and at this stage, it’s not something we’re ruling out.”
However, Seann’s reps denied the rumours when questioned by The Sun online.

Charlotte Dawson

Charlotte Dawson could be entering the celebrity jungle

Getty - Contributor

Charlotte Dawson, 26, is a make-up artist and reality TV star from Manchester.
Her dad was former comedy legend Les, who died in 1993 when she was just eight months old.
Her first reality TV appearance was on MTV’s Ex on the Beach back in 2016.
After bedding Geordie Shore’s Gaz Beadle in a saucy threesome, she was left panic-stricken when her ex Alex arrived on the sun-soaked island.
She was then forced to chose between Alex and Manchester lad Jordan Davies, eventually opting to spend some more time with “stubborn” Alex.
She also starred in the latest series of Celebs on the Farm.

Who else could be joining Seann Walsh and Charlotte Dawson on I’m A Celebrity 2018?

These celebs have all been tipped to appear:

• Alexandra Cane – Love Island 2018 star and make-up artist
• Tony Bellew –  Professional boxer from Liverpool and a three time ABA heavyweight champion
• Jamie Laing -Reality star famed for Made in Chelsea and Celebrity Bake off
• Nick Knowles -TV presenter and host of DIY SOS and Who Dares Wins
• Shayne Ward – Former X Factor winner turned Coronation Street actor
• David Baddiel – Comedian who wrote the England Football anthem with Frank Skinner
• Emily Atack – Inbetweeners actress who played Charlotte
• Harry Redknapp- Jamie Redknapp’s dad and former West Ham and Tottenham manager
• Sair Khan – Corrie actress who plays Alya Nazir
• Anne Hegerty – The Chase star and quiz genius
• Catherine Tyldesley– Ex Coronation Street actress
• Katya Jones – Strictly pro and wife of Neil Jones – it’s unlikely they’ll go in together though
• Olivia Attwood – Love Island 2017 winner
• Alexandra Cane – Love Island 2018 finalist
• Charlie Sloth – Former BBC Radio One DJ, actor and presenter
• Coleen Nolan -Loose Women panellist and Celebrity Big Brother 2017 winner
• Kate Garraway -Good Morning Britain host who appeared on Strictly in 2007
• Brendan Cole – Former Strictly pro dancer who was sacked from the show
• Fleur East – X Factor 2014 runner-up and singer
• Frankie Bridge – Former member of The Saturdays and TV presenter
• Kieran Hayler – Katie Price’s former husband and former stripper

Toff was crowned Queen of the Jungle in 2017 ahead of Iain Lee, left, and Jamie Lomas, right

Rex Features

Who won I’m A Celebrity 2017?

Made In Chelsea’s Georgia Toffolo was crowned the Queen of the Jungle in 2017.
Georgia, known as Toff, told Ant and Dec in the immediate aftermath of her win: “I don’t know what to say.
“Obviously, I didn’t think anyone would like me, never mind… sorry, I’m really taken aback.
“Thank you so much, I don’t know what to say, I’m really shocked!”
The show was marred with claims that the campmates were bullying Iain Lee who finished third.
Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas came second.

 

When is I’m A Celebrity back on TV?

I’m A Celebrity 2018 kicks off on November 18 on ITV.
If it follows the previous format and length fans can expect this year’s jungle king or queen to be crowned around the second week of December.
ITV will again air the show after agreeing a new two-year-deal before the start of the last series.
The show airs every weeknight and on Sundays, and this year will be presented by Dec Donnelly and Holly Willoughby.

Sofia Richie, 20, appears to wipe away tears during exchange with boyfriend Scott Disick, 35

Scott Disick, 35, and Sofia Richie, 20, made a hasty exit after barely cracking a smile during their brief appearance at Derby Day on Saturday writes HienaLouca  times.

And it appears the couple may have left early after the socialite was left in tears.

Dressed in designer threads at Flemington Racecourse, Sofia looked emotional during what looked like a tense exchange with the father-of-three.

Is this why they left early? Sofia Richie, 20, appears to wipe away tears during a 'heated exchange' with boyfriend Scott Disick, 35, before making a quick exit from Derby Day 

Trying to stop her makeup from running, she deftly patted her cheeks and her eyes underneath a birdcage veil.

Her boyfriend Scott maintained a stony expression during what appeared to be a tense row.

Attempting to calm the situation, the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star seemed to be appealing for reason.

Is everything OK? Dressed in designer threads at Flemington Racecourse, Sofia looked emotional during what looked like a tense exchange with the father-of-three

Emotional: Scott appeared uncomfortable as the Instagram model struggled to keep it together

Emotional: Trying to stop her makeup from running, she deftly patted her cheeks and under her eyes underneath a birdcage veil

Tense: Sofia meanwhile got more passionate in her delivery, leaning towards a downcast Scott to make her point

Wow in white like Sofia in a Zimmermann dress

 

Zimmermann 'Ninety-Six Wave' dress

It was Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne on Saturday. The star-studded affair saw Sofia Richie in attendance, dressed to the nines in a Zimmermann dress.
Her stunning number hails from the brand’s spring/summer 2019 collection and features patterned cut outs, blouson sleeves and a ruffle skirt, which work in unison to create a real statement.
She let her dress do the talking by simply adding black accessories and delicate jewellery.
While this dress isn’t available to buy right now, you can click (right) to take a closer look.
Or why not recreate Sofia’s look with the help of our edit below? We’ve rallied up an array of alternatives – including a cheaper variation by Zimmermann – in the carousel below.

 

Drama: The beauty seemed shaken and out of sorts after the tense encounter

Sofia meanwhile got more passionate in her delivery, leaning towards Scott to make her point. 

And clad in a charcoal grey suit complete with a matching patterned tie, he gently caressed his girlfriend's arm, trying to offer comfort.

The gesture seemed to work with the daughter of Lionel Richie appearing to gather herself and smile again.

Support: Clad in a charcoal grey suit complete with a matching patterned tie, the father-of-four gently caressed his girlfriend's arm, trying to offer comfort

Feeling scrutinized: Presumably aware of an audience, the pair attempted to appear nonchalant and relaxed

But shortly afterwards, the couple seems distant and distracted as they abruptly exited the event.

The departure would undoubtedly have been earlier than organizers desired after reportedly shelling out six figures for the couples appearance.   

Daily Mail Australia has reached out to representatives for comment.

All better? The gesture seemed to work with the daughter of Lionel Richie appearing to gather herself and smile again

Busy man: The high-profile couple jetted into the country on last week ahead of Scott's hosting appearance inside the Ultra Marquee at Derby Day and kept an incredibly busy schedule

Following their brief appearance at Derby Day on Saturday, the couple were equally stone-faced as they caught a flight out of Melbourne International airport on Sunday.

The expected departure seemed to contradict reports Scott and Sofia were staying on for the Melbourne Cup in Tuesday.

The high-profile couple jetted into the country on last week ahead of Scott's hosting appearance inside the Ultra Marquee at Derby Day  and kept an incredibly busy schedule.  

Not ideal: The departure would undoubtedly have been earlier than organizers desired after reportedly shelling out six figures for the couples appearance

They stepped out for a paid appearance at Windsor Smith at Chadstone Shopping Centre on Thursday.

In the days prior, they visited Taronga Zoo, cruised around Sydney Harbour on a luxury yacht, hosted a Halloween party at The Star's Marquee and made an appearance at Melbourne's Alumbra nightclub.

Trouble in paradise? Shortly after the exchange, the couple seems distant and distracted as they abruptly exited the event

Whirlwind: In the days prior to Derby Day, the couple visited Taronga Zoo, cruised around Sydney Harbour on a luxury yacht, hosted a Halloween party at The Star's Marquee and made an appearance at Melbourne's Alumbra nightclub.

Alex Higgins: Booze, fights, kidnap, sex and gambling My stormy life with Hurricane

SHE was the little girl watched by a nation as she shared snooker legend Alex Higgins's greatest triumph.

And today his beloved daughter spills the whole, awostonishing truth about what it was like to be swept along by the Hurricane.

Lauren Higgins was just two when millions saw her hugged by her weeping dad after he won the World Championships in 1982.

Last week Lauren, now a beautiful young woman, took centre stage again to tell him: "I love you, dad"... at his funeral.

Now, in a sensational interview, Lauren reveals her heartbreak that his final words to her were tragically: "F*** off!"

And she tells how how he:

• HURLED TVs through windows in front of his terrified kids during booze-fuelled fights with their mum

• POSTED envelopes stuffed with cash through the letterbox to try and win his family back

• THREATENED to have his children kidnapped following his divorce and

• TRIED to marry her off to a billionaire Dubai sheikh.

Lauren, 29, says: "People called him wild, unpredictable and off-the- wall, but to me, he was just my dad. 

"And, contrary to what people think, he has always been there for me. Always, in his own unique way.

"My earliest memory of him is round about the time of the famous World Championships photo.

"I can remember him hitting upon this idea of using me in a trick shot.

"He laid me on the snooker table, placed a piece of chalk in my mouth and a snooker ball on top - and was just about to take the shot when my furious mum walked in!
"From the moment I was born, he was just so proud. When I lost my first two teeth, he had them dipped in gold and wore them around his neck. So it's hardly surprising when he won the World Championships that he wanted me sharing his moment.

"But my mum says it started his decline from then on. She even told a friend, 'This is the moment that all the trouble is going to start.' "

Sure enough, Alex's relationship with wife Lynn hit the rocks - and Lauren and brother Jordan saw it all.

Dad's fights with mum were legendary

Lauren says: "My dad's fights with mum were legendary. There were loads of rows. The worst? Too many to pick from. When he drank, he couldn't rein himself in and that's what fuelled his temper problem.

"Dad would throw whatever he could through windows in drunken rages - the TV, silverware, even Jordan's skateboard once.

"Police were regular visitors. We became quite friendly with them - I can remember playing with their badges."

Alex and Lynn divorced in 1985 - but little changed.

Lauren says: "In the beginning, he was generous because he was hell-bent on getting mum back - so he used to bung envelopes through the door packed with thousands of pounds. But when he realised she wasn't coming back, it turned nasty again.

"I remember once, my mum was having a dinner party, Dad kicking the front door off its hinges in another drunken rage.

"There were times when I had to be watched at school because he said he was going to have us kidnapped.

"He would have us followed to school so often that we were waving hello at the private investigator."

He was going to have us kidnapped

Lauren says she craved a normal relationship with her father and cherished time spent out of the limelight. Like the "normal" time Alex treated his kids to a Chinese takeaway, rather than take them to a restaurant and face all the attention.

"My dad never did anything by halves. He ordered one of EVERYTHING on the menu! There was so much food that we had to move the table out the way and set all the cartons out on the floor! Sometimes though he would do normal things like turn up out of the blue to watch me in a school play.

"But there were too many times when he would disappoint us too - when he'd arrange to do things with us and not turn up."

As Lauren grew up, Alex became extremely protective of his "little girl". He hated all her boyfriends and was so rude to them that Lauren's current boyfriend NEVER met her dad.

Alex even decided to take matters into his own hands and chose his daughter's partner. Lauren says: "Not so long ago, Dad rang my mum and told her: 'I want Lauren to come to Dubai with me because I want to get her a husband - in Dubai, they're not just millionaires, they're billionaires.' He was absolutely serious."
As he became increasingly frail, the once-dashing romeo poignantly confided to his daughter that he feared he would never find love again.

"He told me, 'I can't eat and I can't talk a lot and I'm never going to get a woman.' He used to say it all the time: 'No one's here to cuddle me.

CUE-TE: Lauren snookers dad

I know he was a womaniser when he was younger - but I think he always really preferred gambling to women.

"I think I am a better person because my dad didn't squander his millions on me. Everything I've done I've worked for and got for myself.

"Still it is annoying and a terrible waste of money. I do find it embarrassing that he blew £4million gambling. But he loved it. And I'm happy he did what made him happy."

In recent months Alex became more demanding of Lauren who is busy as a human resources executive.
"Once I was going to work and he was staying at the Travel Inn in Manchester and he rang me saying, 'I need to see you, It's really important.'
So I rushed there and he said I needed to get him a pot of tea because there was no room service. That was why he called."

Then recently Alex called her expecting her to drop everything at the last minute to be by his side at a benefit in his name. Lauren couldn't make it and Alex was furious.

He shouted: "F*** off!" at her and Lauren slammed the phone down. She said: "I thought, 'You can't speak to me like that.' I was angry. You see, in many ways I'm a lot like him."

Her dad rang a week later to apologise but Lauren was busy - and still annoyed - and didn't take the call. Alex was found dead in his sheltered accommodation in Belfast on July 24 before they had a chance to make up.

I never got the chance to say goodbye

She recalled: "Auntie Anne found him and rang my mum straight away. When I heard her coming up the stairs, I just had a terrible feeling. I said: 'Is my dad dead?' She just said: 'Yes' and I burst into tears. I was devastated I never got the chance to say goodbye."

Incredibly Lauren is convinced neither the throat cancer he fought for 12 years nor drink caused Alex's death at 61. "I believe he beat cancer - when we got the coroner's report, there was no mention of him having it.

"And also despite everyone going on about him being an alcoholic, the coroner did a report on his liver and it was in a GOOD news condition."

On the morning of Alex's funeral, in Belfast, Lauren spent a quiet half hour alone with her father's coffin.

She says: "Rather than saying I'm sorry, I told him all the things I had wished I had said. He knew that I loved him. I told him that all the time on the phone.

"But I told him I loved him one last time."