CHARLIE CONDOU - No.796

YOUR FACE & ALL STAR FAMILY FORTUNE

ActualBenMiller: What a night of telly. @XanderArmstrong on #YourFace then @Charliecondou on #FamilyFortunes. Goal! Good luck, both of you!!!

braintumourlady: @ActualBenMiller @XanderArmstrong @Charliecondou *chews nails* !!!

TinaThudBump: @ActualBenMiller @XanderArmstrong @Charliecondou It certainly doesn't come much better than that - especially with one in drag ;) xx

shebahronay: RT @ActualBenMiller: What a night of telly. @XanderArmstrong on #YourFace then @Charliecondou on Family Fortunes. Goal! Good luck, both of you!!!

Charliecondou: Is everyone voting for @XanderArmstrong ? His Subo was sublime

XanderArmstrong: @Charliecondou bless you fella! An' you on Family Fortunes an' all. Hope you're well #twoinblueforwelwyngardencity

Gazzaexe: @Charliecondou   I was filling up watching @cherylfergison1 do #Adele. I blame the Lambrini

Jasperbunny: @Charliecondou @XanderArmstrong he's got a back up job on Canal St if all else fails! x

Ripleigh: @Charliecondou @XanderArmstrong Oh yes.

Nini_Bhabutta: @Charliecondou @XanderArmstrong sooo agree!! I can't believe how much he looked like her! Haha xxx

CarruthersJamie: @Charliecondou @XanderArmstrong brilliant ! x

johnjoc: @Charliecondou @XanderArmstrong nah @cherylfergison1 deserves it

leedoran4: @Charliecondou @XanderArmstrong he was funny but @AndersonNatalie got my vote :) x

ALL STAR FAMILY FORTUNE

Charliecondou: Im assuming you'll all be watching All Star Family Fortunes on @ITV tonight. Im on with the beautiful @lane_paula

Linda2012Clark: @Charliecondou  Definitely watching. X

lane_paula: “@Charliecondou: Im assuming you'll all be watching All Star Family Fortunes on @ITV tonight. Im on with the beautiful @lane_paula” xx

dharris88_dh: @Charliecondou I'll be watching, mainly for @lane_paula though! No offence

Charliecondou: @dharris88_dh @lane_paula None taken. Thats the only reason Im watching

KarenDerbidge: @Charliecondou  hello lovely will b watching xx

Charliecondou: @KarenDerbidge lol see you soon gorgeous xxx

JackieCapes: @lane_paula @Charliecondou @ITV WISH YOU LUCK AND HOPE YOU WIN FINGERS XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

kaybomba: @Charliecondou @ITV @lane_paula Yes! It's got to be better than I Love My Country on BBC 1! What a rowdy show!

asmarocks786: @lane_paula @Charliecondou @ITV i'll be watch i'm voting 4r paula but good luck 2 u both

CarruthersJamie: @Charliecondou @ITV @lane_paula Of course Charlie x 

LauraHi72031394: @lane_paula @Charliecondou I'm watching it :)

evans_jac: @Charliecondou of course we watching our gorgeous girl, didn't make final four :) sorry not to have met you - you seem really nice xx 

reddevil1975: @Charliecondou @ITV @lane_paula Can't wait you are both amazing I bet your gonna be brilliant x 

CazzaN69: @lane_paula @Charliecondou @ITV Yep. I am now! #teampaula :D x

Gham001: @Charliecondou @lane_paula My two favourite soap stars head-to-head on #FamilyFortunes... Who do I root for?

COUNTDOWN BEGINS

ThamesTV_: Here we go! @Charliecondou and @lane_paula join @OfficialVernonK for the last in the series of #AllStarFamilyFortunes!!

Neilnio: @VernonkayR1, @Charliecondou plays a sonographer in #corrie not a midwife ! #getitright

Charliecondou: @Neilnio actually I'm a midwife who was doing sonography

Neilnio: @Charliecondou oh yh I knew that ! #lol

hfxSue: Ooh it's @Charliecondou up against @lane_paula on #AllStarFamilyFortunes I wonder if @JOJEHARVEY has written the jokes.....

alexpvfc1: @Charliecondou I'm certainly #teamcondou mate. Haven't seen you in ages, hope you're okay?!

unsaidmemories: Charlie Condou and his partner are adorable

GilbertEmma: @Charliecondou Canadian partner. ... whitawhoo. :-) #cute

Cmdr_Mari: @Charliecondou Cam is gorgeous x

SimonexLouise: You & your partner are adorable together! :3 #allstarfamilyfortunes @Charliecondou

Brendan_Surrey: @Charliecondou You two are the most glamorous couple on TV. Phew!

Charliecondou: Getting a lot of love for my fella on twitter. He's a good looking lad

doughnuts4eva: @Charliecondou Oh yes he certainly is. You look fab together x

Kcsunshine73: @Charliecondou it's that slashed neckline that does it.

pride52: @Charliecondou he sure is dont suppose you want to share!!

StephRoyle: @Charliecondou he's very easy on the eye, as are you ;) xx

alexbaugh3: @Charliecondou wow how hot is your partner . Youre family are lovely.

donns: @Charliecondou you're a good looking couple ;) x

HonDroid72: @Charliecondou it's a Canadian thing

livlan: @Charliecondou Stunning - Errol Flynn meets Robert Downey Jr. You are a lucky man!

JennieManley: @Charliecondou isn't he just and Canadian to boot!  #scrummy

ryanlaccohee: I really hope the Condou's win. #allstarfamilyfortunes

Charliecondou: @ryanlaccohee me too

Below: A hush comes over the crowd as Charlie Condou and family enter the arena...

CHARLIE'S FAMILY ARE ABOUT TO MAKE AN ALL STAR FAMILY FORTUNE TONIGHT!

Charlie's team:

L to R: Jenny, Sam, Charlie, Kathleen and Cameron

Coronation Street special, Marcus Dent played by Charlie Condou and his family compete against Kylie Platt played by Paula Lane and her family to win thousands of pounds for their chosen charities. Up to £30,000 is up for grabs, but which team will second guess the British public best, and make it through to Big Money? Vernon Kay hosts. Last episode of series 9.

ITV1 8:45pm Sat, 3 Aug

ITV1+1 9:45pm Sat, 3 Aug

AFTER THE SHOW THERE WERE QUESTIONS

ActualBenMiller: Robin???? How is that something Batman wears? Unless I missed some important subtext in that show. #familyfortunes @Charliecondou

Charliecondou: RT @ActualBenMiller: Robin???? How is that something Batman wears? Unless I missed some important subtext in that show. #familyfortunes @Charliecondou

cearonoflynn: @ActualBenMiller @Charliecondou well the 60s show was rather camp, but surely that is taking it TOO far!

CarruthersJamie: @ActualBenMiller @Charliecondou exactly wot i thought

robin101962: @ActualBenMiller @Charliecondou Yes Ben????

simonkaston: @Charliecondou I was waiting for todger on the "what starts with T and goes in your mouth" question!

ActualBenMiller: RT @TheKaneGang: @ActualBenMiller @Charliecondou Family Fortunes question on 2 separate occasions "Name an animal with fangs" Answer both times "a bee"

PaulPopplewell: Have you shrunk @Charliecondou or is Vernon Kaye a giant?

AnnaWatson99: And Sam Cartwright has just confessed she just pinched Vernon Kay's bum! @Charliecondou #allstarfamilyfortunes

lane_paula: Thank you #familyfortunes we had lots of fun! :-) Will let you know how nana Margaret gets on with the Orient Express!

AND THE WINNER IS...CHARITY

JoeDocherty: Well done @Charliecondou for raising money!! I discovered that a peanut is not really a nut! #everyonesawinner

MrsRachDH: @Charliecondou well done! #familyfortunes

Theatreluvvie: well done @Charliecondou with your 10k win. Congrats!!

treecey55: @Charliecondou Well Done you!!

ActualBenMiller: Nice work, @Charliecondou !!! xxxx

carriehayler: way to go @Charliecondou x x x

MistressHazel: @Charliecondou sam,s a lovely girl,,, wd on FF

misshannybell: Well done @Charliecondou x #Allstarfamilyfortunes

Kcsunshine73: Don't watch #corrie but have followed @Charliecondou on here for ages. Funny seeing a tweeter animated and speaking aloud. Well played sir!

CarruthersJamie: @Charliecondou well done Charlie x

HannahDryden: @Charliecondou well done!!! Great charity too xxx

johnjoc: @Charliecondou well done on £10K :)

georgia_1b: @Charliecondou well done charlie :D x

EBrohoon: @Charliecondou oh no you missed it I'm so gutted for you! You are your family did so well xxx well done for raising the money for charity x

BlackpoolNorth: @SirThomasWynne @MarkMMerrett @TomMarkstahler @ChasCondouFans @ChasCondouBlog Great win 4 Charlie's family #charliecondou #familyfortunes

MarkMMerrett: @BlackpoolNorth @SirThomasWynne @TomMarkstahler @ChasCondouFans @ChasCondouBlog gratz charlie love

ClareMariscal: @Charliecondou well done, Condou family! You both looked particularly handsome from my sofa, so well done on that too.

jo_dunwoodie: @Charliecondou enjoyed watching you in family fortunes well done to you and your family x

splash196: @Charliecondou well done. it was good xx

HeroHelena: #familyfortunes @Charliecondou epic win! Felix will be very proud of his Unc

TomMarkstahler: @Charliecondou Well done mister! Congratulations!!! :-)x

MISSJEAN_KELLY: Congratulations on winning all star family fortunes @Charliecondou you are Amazing well done xxxx

gothicyangel: @Charliecondou wow u did so well on #ff and what a great charity too. You have a lively family. Xx

Linda2012Clark: @Charliecondou Good looking fella, good looking family. And clever too. Congratulations on Family Fortunes win. Great job. X

wendystokes5: @Confidential_CC well done Hun x

t88mca: @Confidential_CC whoop whoop

mrblew: @Confidential_CC well done tonight x

KarenDerbidge: @Charliecondou well done lovely we love it xx you and your man looked great xx c u soon xx

Suewatts71: @Charliecondou good show! Ur Mum looks fab. Tell her I said hello (she should remember me from a few yrs ) PS. Did u catch top of the lake??

BlackpoolNorth: Goodnight dear friends @SirThomasWynne @MarkMMerrett @TomMarkstahler@ChasCondouFans @ChasCondou and well done again @Charliecondou

TomMarkstahler: @BlackpoolNorth @SirThomasWynne @MarkMMerrett @ChasCondouFans@Charliecondou Good night and sweet dreams! :-)

xxbaby_kaylzxx: @Charliecondou @ITV @lane_paula well done to the pair of you. Both winners when it comes to charity x

ShelBelIsAMummy: @Charliecondou So... What is your IQ? #intrigued # letsbattle

IN PRINT

ottolenghi: Thank you all for the flood of positivity. Lovely!  http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2013/aug/03/yotam-ottolenghi-gay-fatherhood-parenting

Charliecondou: @ottolenghi I loved your piece today. In case you're interested, here's our story x  http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2011/oct/01/coronation-street-charlie-condou-gay-dad

LouisaChudley: @Charliecondou really enjoyed your piece in @RedMagDaily  today. ps. my dad is called Hal ; ) great name!

THE OZZIE BIG BROTHER BOYS

ChasCondouBlog: Ozzie Big Brother boys MATT & CALEB are tonight locked in the Presidential Suite - YES THEY ARE STRAIGHT *snicker*

ChasCondouBlog: I repeat ...

YES, they are STRAIGHT!

IT'S OFFICIAL: 

RUSSIA WILL NOT SUSPEND ANTI-GAY LEGISLATION FOR 2014 SOCHI OLYMPIC GAMES

Despite assurance by the International Olympic Committee July 26 that attendees of the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi would not be held under the jurisdiction of Russia's anti-gay legislation, the law's co-sponsor is now articulating a different set of circumstances. Vitaly Milonov, the politician responsible for the "gay propaganda" ban in St. Petersburg later adopted by the country as a whole, claims that the law cannot be selectively enforced nor suspended.

In an interview with Interfax, Milonov stated:

I haven’t heard any comments from the government of the Russian Federation, but I know that it is acting in accordance with Russian law. And if a law has been approved by the federal legislature and signed by the president, then the government has no right to suspend it. It doesn't have the authority.

In effect, it seems as if foreign athletes and spectators at the 2014 Olympic Games will, in fact, be subject to the legalities of Russia's recent stream of anti-LGBT legislation. Signed into law by President Vladimir Putin on June 30, the legislation gives the Russian government agency to detain gay or "pro-gay" foreigners up to 14 days before facing expulsion from the country.

Perhaps most disturbing out of this recent interview with Milonov is the claim that he has "spoken with many American politicians" and that "they support the stance I’ve taken on this issue." He also cites support from German legislators surrounding the anti-gay crackdown.

In a statement released on July 17 to the Windy City Times, the International Olympic Committee attempted to prevent the high-publicity nature of Russia's anti-gay legislation and activity from affecting the 2014 Olympic games. 

The International Olympic Committee is clear that sport is a human right and should be available to all regardless of race, sex or sexual orientation,...The Games themselves should be open to all, free of discrimination, and that applies to spectators, officials, media and of course athletes. We would oppose in the strongest terms any move that would jeopardize this principle.

In both a localized and international response to the anti-LGBT sentiments pervading the Eurasian country, boycotts of all things-Russian, including vodka, are being encouraged. In addition, a White House Petition is currently gaining traction to place State Duma Deputy Elena Mizulina and Vitaly Milonov on the visa ban list for "their role in creating Russia's ban on 'gay propaganda.'" The petition must reach 100,000 signatures by Aug. 25 for consideration by Secretary of State John Kerry.

Prior to this recent statement from Milonov, famed U.S. LGBT figure skater Johnny Weir had discouraged a much-discussed boycott of the 2014 Olympic Games, warning that those who would suffer the most from a potential boycott would be the athletes who have "dedicated their lives to possibly having their lone life-changing moment."

For more information on the events happening in Russia, visit Americans United for LGBT Justice in Russia.

FRIDAY FLIRTING

Late Friday night 2-8-2013, I sent a cheery multi-tweet to many of the male blog followers, wishing them a lovely Friday: I sent the tweet via 5 of my Twitter names. Here are some of their replies:

#Follow_Friday and don't overdo it ...
Sex three times a day is enough for a man your age x

michaelbosc: @SirThomasWynn oh you spoilsport I've been telling Mrs B its five time a day to keep my blood pressure down lol glad to see your back on form xx

Dylandesouza: @ChasCondouFans bwahaha Yeah I'm trying hard

TheCowlicker: @ChasCondouBlog I wish! ;)

edwardclarke: @ChasCondouFans xxx

DamienOz: @ChasCondouFans lol. Thank you Sir. I'd be happy with once ;-)

MarkMMerrett: @ChasCondouFans hugs tommy u dirty git! Night

badjonesyinc: @Confidential_CC lol! Cx

david_kirwan: HAHAHA @Confidential_CC

no4rugbyguy: @SirThomasWynne lol cheek that's a warm up

ByronStol: @SirThomasWynne Alas I wouldn't know LOL :D

LeFouGallois: #ff @SirThomasWynne Maybe I should ration it a little, then? ;) lol!

SirThomasWynne: @LeFouGallois yes but do it with real people next time x

LeFouGallois: @SirThomasWynne LMAO! Touché! ;)

gogibbogo: @ChasCondouBlog Guess I need to start slowing down

ChasCondouBlog: @gogibbogo yes mate especially before a race .....

gogibbogo: @ChasCondouBlog :-(

kevcn73: @ChasCondouFans Thanks lol Hows you? xxx

ChasCondouFans: @kevcn73 all well here how's u?

kevcn73: @ChasCondouFans Im good, very slow day at work, not good on a friday. Weather is good too so really dont wanna be in an office xxx

ChasCondouFans: @kevcn73 Weather here today was 22c middle of winter so not much diff to your summer. I've had a busy day but won't bore you with it all

kevcn73: @ChasCondouFans Sorry, not bored lol, Work keeps getting in the way :(

ChasCondouFans: @kevcn73 you know I'm slightly psychic right..... Erm, it's not work that you are doing.... .??

ChasCondouFans: @kevcn73 btw wash your fingers before tweeting x

kevcn73: @ChasCondouFans lol I will get some of that gel xx

ChasCondouFans: @kevcn73 I spose I better let you do some real work ... Btw you could empty the garbage bin #make it look you are doing something

kevcn73: @ChasCondouFans Lmao, how did you know xxx

ChasCondouFans: @kevcn73 what bit of *slightly and psychic* did you not understand btw you have good taste in undies x

 I better go to bed now and stop flirting with the boys .... Wife is waiting for her 4th session of the day x x Be good, all!