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The Irish Sun
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Hit Netflix reality show given a third series with biggest ever prize pot
AN acclaimed Netflix reality show looks set to return for a third series with an even bigger prize pot. Ahead of the premiere of the second series, Netflix has confirmed that Advertisement 3 Squid Game: The Challenge has been handed a third series Credit: PETE DADDS/NETFLIX 3 The second series of the show is still yet to air Credit: PETE DADDS/NETFLIX The reality competition show was spawned as a spin-off of the acclaimed drama series, Squid Game. In one of TV's biggest jackpots, players have the chance to win up to a whopping $4.56million. It launched with a first series last year and earlier this week, Netflix confirmed that a second series would land in November this year. It is expected that the third series will follow next year. Advertisement Read More on Squid Game The challenge show has become known for its notoriously tough tasks - some of which have pushed contestants to the limit. One contestant on the first series previously lifted the lid on what filming was like for the programme. Elliott Burgess was number 429 in the show out of a total of 456 players. The Surrey-based contestant reached the second-to-last challenge and secured 7th place when the winner, Mai, discovered his involvement through his suspicious beard scratch. Advertisement Most read in Reality Elliot revealed that contestants were allowed 10 minutes of fresh air every two days and had no contact with the outside world. They had no idea what time it was, as the masked men decided when it was lights out. Squid Game, Season 3, Final Games Trailer Elliott assumed he had gotten enough sleep . But he was starving. He recalled: "It was tough because they had to keep it as immersive as possible. It's $4.56m, they're not just going to give you that for free. They had to make it as challenging as possible". Advertisement Squid Game: The Challenge returns 4th November on Netflix. 3 The reality show is known for being intense Credit: NETFLIX
Scottish Sun
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Hit Netflix reality show given a third series with biggest ever prize pot
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN acclaimed Netflix reality show looks set to return for a third series with an even bigger prize pot. Ahead of the premiere of the second series, Netflix has confirmed that Squid Game: The Challenge will also have a third series. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Squid Game: The Challenge has been handed a third series Credit: PETE DADDS/NETFLIX 3 The second series of the show is still yet to air Credit: PETE DADDS/NETFLIX The reality competition show was spawned as a spin-off of the acclaimed drama series, Squid Game. In one of TV's biggest jackpots, players have the chance to win up to a whopping $4.56million. It launched with a first series last year and earlier this week, Netflix confirmed that a second series would land in November this year. It is expected that the third series will follow next year. The challenge show has become known for its notoriously tough tasks - some of which have pushed contestants to the limit. One contestant on the first series previously lifted the lid on what filming was like for the programme. Elliott Burgess was number 429 in the show out of a total of 456 players. The Surrey-based contestant reached the second-to-last challenge and secured 7th place when the winner, Mai, discovered his involvement through his suspicious beard scratch. Elliot revealed that contestants were allowed 10 minutes of fresh air every two days and had no contact with the outside world. They had no idea what time it was, as the masked men decided when it was lights out. Squid Game, Season 3, Final Games Trailer Elliott assumed he had gotten enough sleep. But he was starving. He recalled: "It was tough because they had to keep it as immersive as possible. It's $4.56m, they're not just going to give you that for free. They had to make it as challenging as possible". Squid Game: The Challenge returns 4th November on Netflix.
The Star
11-07-2025
- The Star
Learn the local rules on your holidays or pay for your actions
Strolling around a holiday resort in a bikini or lighting a cigarette on the beach can come with a hefty fine this summer depending on where you are. Travellers should note these six bans being imposed in some popular places. Ban on bikinis in Albufeira Walking around in just a bikini or swimming togs, or shirtless, can land you in hot water in Albufeira, a popular resort town in the Algarve, southern Portugal, from July. Under the town's code of conduct, tourists can wear swimwear only on beaches and in designated bathing areas, as well as in outdoor hotel areas. Violations will not come with immediate fines, José Carlos Rolo, mayor of Albufeira told Portugal's Lusa news agency. Ahead of the ban, the town ran an awareness-raising and information campaign. After that, offenders can face fines of up to US$2,000 (RM8,459). In Czech Republic and Poland, visitors are not allowed to take photos while in the vicinity of military bases and offices. — Photos: Pixabay Taking photos in wrong places The Czech Republic and Poland have banned photography at all military installations. Tourists are advised to exercise caution at landmarks such as Prague Castle near the Defence Ministry. Offences can result in fines of up to US$4,600 (RM19,456). Watch out for signs reading 'Zakaz fotografovani' meaning 'no photography'. The ban also applies to 25,000 sites across Poland including military facilities, power stations, bridges, tunnels, airports and harbours. Offenders risk 30 days in prison and fines equivalent to up to US$5,400 (RM22,840) and your camera could also be confiscated. If in doubt, do not take any pictures. Sites covered by the rule have signs indicating the ban on photos, according to the British Foreign Office's travel advice on Poland. However, the labelling may be poor or illegible. In many places, like in Italy's Limone sul Garda, drinking alcohol in certain public spaces is illegal so stick to drinking non-alcoholic beverages like a lemonade. Stick to lemonade in Limone sul Garda The picturesque town of Limone sul Garda, on the north-west bank of Italy's Lake Garda, is renowned for its lemon groves, which are terraced on the slopes. Anyone exploring Limone might want to stick to lemonade and other non-alcoholic drinks this summer, though. A ban on drinking alcohol in public parks, gardens and on pavements, introduced in April, will remain in force until Nov 1, 2025. Offenders risk fines of up to US$570 (RM2,410). Campers, beware in Greece Greece has banned campers from pitching tents on the beach, so forget the idea of spending a night gazing out at the sea. The ban also includes parking caravans and motorhomes and applies to beaches, coastal strips, forests and archaeological sites, according to the British Foreign Office. Parking in residential areas for more than 24 hours, except in specially designated car parks, is also forbidden. The ban, which came into force in May, is checked regularly and people face penalties accordingly, say members of Germany's car club ADAC. Offenders risk a US$345 (RM1,459) fine. Many offences like riding a motorbike without a helmet or using a mobile phone while driving come with hefty fines under Greece's new road traffic code. No smoking on French beaches Under a new law banning smoking in public spaces including parks and gardens, lighting a cigarette on beaches is forbidden all over France from July 1, according to French Health Minister Catherine Vautrine. The ban is to protect young people, she said, adding: 'The freedom to smoke ends where children's right to clean air begin.' Offenders risk fines of US$155 (RM656). No free photos for divers in Thailand Scuba divers must have a special permit to take photographic equipment along on dives in order to protect Thailand's fragile coral reefs and the marine ecosystem off the coast. The Thai government requires divers to have an Advanced Open Water Certificate or be able to prove at least 40 deep dives in their logbook, its website says. Although fines are not mentioned, guides and tour operators are required to terminate dives immediately in the event of violations. – dpa
India Gazette
07-07-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
"It shows temperament, skill and, importantly, the fitness level": Anjum Chopra reflects on Shubman Gill's historic Birmingham outing
By Karunesh Kumar Faridabad (Haryana) [India], July 7 (ANI): Former India women's cricketer Anjum Chopra hailed Indian test skipper Shubman Gill for his superb double hundred in the first innings, followed by a hundred in the second innings of the 2nd test against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham. She felt Gill performed stupendously and showed temperament, skills and fitness level in his innings. Gill led from the front following his memorable 269(387) in the first innings and then topped it up with a flamboyant 161(162) in his second turn to rewrite the history books on the fourth day of the second test. While speaking to ANI, Anjum Chopra said, 'In terms of batting, obviously it's a stupendous performance for any batter to score a 100 is special too for a batter to go and score a double 100 is even more special and somebody who can make it two in the same test match that calls for a great applause it shows the temperament the skill and more importantly the fitness level.' With a whopping 430 runs across both innings, Gill has the second-highest aggregate of runs in a single Test, behind England's Graham Gooch, who had an output of 456 runs after scoring 333 and 123 against India at Lord's back in 1990. Chopra also applauded Indian seamer Akash Deep as he mesmerised one and all with a ten-wicket haul in a critic-silencing, era-defining win over England at Edgbaston by 336 runs, India's first-ever Test win at the venue. She said coming from an injury and delivering such effort in both innings is very special. The pacer etched his name in the record books by registering the best bowling figures in a match for India in England, surpassing the long-standing record held by Chetan Sharma. Deep's match figures of 10/187 edged past Sharma's 10/188. 'Akash Deep was brilliant not just because he was coming in as a replacement for Jasprit Bumrah, but I think in itself if you just see it in isolation the performance of him from where he was when in Australia to an injury he picked up he played a very few matches in the recently concluded IPL and then coming in and not just one two but such a massive effort and in both innings it's a very special,' she added. After picking up 4/88 in the first innings to lay the foundation, Akash Deep returned in the second innings to claim his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket, finishing with 6/99. Coming to the match, Team India scripted history by defeating England for the first time at Edgbaston, Birmingham, in Test cricket. The emphatic 336-run victory not only marked a landmark win but also helped India level the five-match Test series 1-1. (ANI)
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Squid Game Season 3' X reviews: Netizens hail it as the darkest instalment with the most heart-wrenching plot
'Squid Game' season 3 has finally been released! Spoiler alert: It's overwhelming. Well, as the netizens start dropping posts on X, they have made it clear that the viewers have been nearly traumatised by the darkest ever season. New season, New heartbreak The third part picks up the storyline from the previous season, where player 456 goes into trouble after leading the rebels. The episodes were released at 12:30 p.m., but the eager fans started their binge-watch session and have been updating about the heartwrenching plot and deaths. Claiming that 'Squid Game' turned the knotch towards the darker aspects, the users were thrilled to watch their favourite characters on the screen, but equally dejected about the sacrifices by the players donning the green jumpsuits. The reactions by the fans on X by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending Local Enterprise Accounting Software [Click Here] Accounting ERP Click Here Undo One user declared, 'just finished squid game. i can't with this f–king show. you will never catch me rewatching this heart wrenching shit ever again.' Another user mourned for their favourite character, and said, 'HYUNJU MY LOVE YOU'LL FOREVER BE MISSED' Embedding the picture of the player 333 (Myung-gi), a third user, blatantly said, 'I HATE YOU I HATE YOU' A fourth user warned, 'They said Season 3 would be darker. But we didn't expect this much blood. Are you ready for heartbreak?' Another user claimed, 'SECOND EPISODE OF SQUID GAME DOES NOT EXIST TO ME' A sixth user added to the similar chain of emotions and stated, 'Squid Game S3 just gave me a new trauma.' A seventh user shared their insights about the plot, and expressed, 'im still mad daeho was reduced to a plot device to show gihun losing his humanity or whatever. he genuinely had sm potential for an interesting arc but they threw it away in 2 episodes' 'Squid Game' season 3 is available on Netflix .
