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GMA Network
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
#GMAHOAAccess: Park Seo Jun's excited to reunite with Pinoy fans for 'Fit for Any Role' fan meeting
Article Inside Page The K-drama oppa is thrilled to meet his Filo fans once again at the Big Dome this Saturday, July 12. South Korean actor Park Seo Jun (PSJ) arrived in Manila on July 11 for his highly anticipated 'Fit for Any Role: The Ultimate Fan Fest,' which will be held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum tonight, July 12. Earlier this afternoon, he attended an intimate press conference at Marco Polo Hotel in Ortigas, where he warmly greeted media and shared his excitement about returning to the Philippines. PSJ expressed heartfelt gratitude for the warm welcome he received upon his arrival. During the press event, he shared that a few years ago, he never imagined Korean entertainment would gain such global recognition. He's grateful that K-content is now more accessible than ever, allowing him to connect with a broader audience--including his Filipino fans--through his work. "Meeting my Filipino fans and having this event, I am very happy that we have this connection together," says the Itaewon Class actor. The fan meet scheduled later this evening promises a dynamic blend of high-energy fun and emotional moments. Sponsored by Century Tuna and presented by Wilbros Live, the event is expected to be filled with fan-dedicated moments that will definitely fulfill anyone's K-drama fantasy opposite the Ultimate Oppa. Don't miss Park Seo Jun's "Fit For Any Role: The Ultimate Fan Fest" happening today at the Smart Araneta Coliseum and show your support and appreciation for Jeomju's ultimate oppa.
The Irish Sun
27-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Hotel at centre of EFL star Kian Harratt's brawl bizarrely claims ‘no chairs were thrown'…despite woman floored by stool
THE Ibiza hotel at the centre of a poolside brawl involving EFL star Kian Harratt has bizarrely claimed no chairs were thrown in the now-famous fight. Its denial comes despite at least two clips showing suspiciously chair-shaped objects 7 Vibra Hotels says no chairs were thrown at any guests 7 Kian Harratt has said he feels 'very apologetic' for throwing a chair 7 Marco Polo Hotel, San Antonia Ibiza, where the fight went down Credit: Tensions flared between two groups at the Marco Polo Hotel in San Antonio on Saturday afternoon. Footage emerged showing a young Brit - now know to be Oldham Athletic striker Kian Harratt - lobbing a stool towards another guest but it hitting a lady. The striker , admitting he feels "terrible" and "very apologetic" - but also levelled the blame at a poolside "bully". That man - read more in sport Now, Vibra Hotels which owns the spot where the spat unfolded, has waded in - but it has caused only more confusion. A spokesperson said: "The fight in the pool lasted less than three minutes since our corporate security at the hotel acted immediately. "No chairs were thrown at any guests; the lady got in the middle, it seems that with the intention to stop the fight. "The lady was asked by our security members if she wanted to report to the police and file a complaint, but she said she was okay and she did not want to, that she just slipped and she was fine, and she thanked our security members. Most read in Football "It took less than three minutes for the incident to end since our security acted quickly, and as soon as they acted, the fighters left the pool area. "It really is a shame for us and for our teams to have to deal with this kind of issue, especially when people are supposed to come on holiday to enjoy and have fun, and not to act in other ways." Moment reveller is smashed in head with BOTTLE during brawl as Brits arrested One clip clearly shows a white plastic chair clobbering blonde lady on the back and sending her to ground - before another chair flies over her unmoving body. The whole fiasco has been followed by tit-for-tat swipes, but multiple sources have claimed Kian's group were the initial troublemakers. Brandon told that the footballer had "provoked" his friends and the whole group were "looking for a fight". He said all had been peaceful during the five days of their stay before Kian and his gang rocked up. 7 Brandon Watkins, 31, is the man Kian branded a '6"6 bully' and accused of starting the fight Credit: Facebook 7 Kian Harratt (Left) has been in hot water over his antics abroad 7 Kian celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Vanarama National League Promotion Play-off at the start of the month Credit: Getty The new arrivals were lobbing balls around causing trouble from the moment they arrived, Brandon claimed. He continued: "'They were just being a nightmare. One lad was winding us up. Kian was sat right next to him and if anything Kian was provoking him." Another Brit who was at the hotel, Kyle Crawford, told The Sun that Kian and his three pals were "being horrible" to a group of women before the clash. He said: "There was four lads, we didn't know who they were, being horrible to some women. "They were just in the pool splashing them and throwing balls at them - being proper immature." Another caught up in the fight told The Sun: "It was Kian Harratt. He was bothering these girls." 7 The hotel chain said it was a shame violence had broken out an spoiled the fun Credit: Darren Fletcher - The Sun
Scottish Sun
27-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Hotel at centre of EFL star Kian Harratt's brawl bizarrely claims ‘no chairs were thrown'…despite woman floored by stool
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE Ibiza hotel at the centre of a poolside brawl involving EFL star Kian Harratt has bizarrely claimed no chairs were thrown in the now-famous fight. Its denial comes despite at least two clips showing suspiciously chair-shaped objects flying through the air and flooring a middle-aged woman. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Vibra Hotels says no chairs were thrown at any guests 7 Kian Harratt has said he feels 'very apologetic' for throwing a chair 7 Marco Polo Hotel, San Antonia Ibiza, where the fight went down Credit: Tensions flared between two groups at the Marco Polo Hotel in San Antonio on Saturday afternoon. Footage emerged showing a young Brit - now know to be Oldham Athletic striker Kian Harratt - lobbing a stool towards another guest but it hitting a lady. The striker broke his silence last night, admitting he feels "terrible" and "very apologetic" - but also levelled the blame at a poolside "bully". That man - burly Brandon Watkins, 31 - hit back at Kian, blasting: "I'm 6ft 4 for a start and I'm not a bully." read more in sport HOLE-Y GHOST I played with Tiger, he was a ghost behind the scenes - his romance shocked me Now, Vibra Hotels which owns the spot where the spat unfolded, has waded in - but it has caused only more confusion. A spokesperson said: "The fight in the pool lasted less than three minutes since our corporate security at the hotel acted immediately. "No chairs were thrown at any guests; the lady got in the middle, it seems that with the intention to stop the fight. "The lady was asked by our security members if she wanted to report to the police and file a complaint, but she said she was okay and she did not want to, that she just slipped and she was fine, and she thanked our security members. "It took less than three minutes for the incident to end since our security acted quickly, and as soon as they acted, the fighters left the pool area. "It really is a shame for us and for our teams to have to deal with this kind of issue, especially when people are supposed to come on holiday to enjoy and have fun, and not to act in other ways." Moment reveller is smashed in head with BOTTLE during brawl as Brits arrested One clip clearly shows a white plastic chair clobbering blonde lady on the back and sending her to ground - before another chair flies over her unmoving body. The whole fiasco has been followed by tit-for-tat swipes, but multiple sources have claimed Kian's group were the initial troublemakers. Brandon told MailOnline that the footballer had "provoked" his friends and the whole group were "looking for a fight". He said all had been peaceful during the five days of their stay before Kian and his gang rocked up. 7 Brandon Watkins, 31, is the man Kian branded a '6"6 bully' and accused of starting the fight Credit: Facebook 7 Kian Harratt (Left) has been in hot water over his antics abroad 7 Kian celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Vanarama National League Promotion Play-off at the start of the month Credit: Getty The new arrivals were lobbing balls around causing trouble from the moment they arrived, Brandon claimed. He continued: "'They were just being a nightmare. One lad was winding us up. Kian was sat right next to him and if anything Kian was provoking him." Another Brit who was at the hotel, Kyle Crawford, told The Sun that Kian and his three pals were "being horrible" to a group of women before the clash. He said: "There was four lads, we didn't know who they were, being horrible to some women. "They were just in the pool splashing them and throwing balls at them - being proper immature." Another caught up in the fight told The Sun: "It was Kian Harratt. He was bothering these girls."
Metro
27-06-2025
- Metro
Man behind viral video of fight at Ibiza pool 'was protecting friend from bully'
A holidaymaker at the centre of a poolside fight which saw footballer Kian Harratt throwing chairs at brawlers has revealed it all started with 'aggressive splashing'. Viral footage shows a group suddenly launching into a fight, including the Oldham Athletic striker who was seen throwing a chair at a middle-aged woman at the Marco Polo Hotel in San Antonio. He insists he only joined in after his friend was punched by a '6 ft 6 bully', but that man Brandon Watkins has denied these claims. Instead, he said he was 'provoked' by Kian's group who were 'looking for a fight'. Brandon told MailOnline: 'The fight happened on day five of our holiday. We'd been around that pool every day and getting on with everybody and making friends with people. 'These guys turned up and started throwing balls about. Several people were saying they're going to be trouble even before it kicked off. 'At one point one of his mates got in the pool next to me and just started aggressively splashing me. One of them said what are you looking at? 'Next thing I knew Kian picked up a chair and threw it.' Brandon said Kian's group appeared intoxicated, but after the brawl fellow holidaymakers bought them drinks to say thank you for dealing with the group. They also stayed with the woman who had broken her toe in the fight, while Kian and his group were kicked out of the hotel. A close friend of the woman injured in the fight also backed up Brandon's version, saying: 'It was carnage, I've never seen anything like it in my life. My friend was injured. They were all just shouting and swearing at each other. 'She's an absolute angel and such a good person which is why she got involved – she saw people were arguing and she just went over to stop it. 'Kian spoke to her like she was a piece of shit and Brandon stepped in out of respect and said don't speak to a woman like that. Brandon threw the first punch then all Kian's friends got involved.' After the footage soon went viral, Kian apologised saying he 'felt terrible' – but later accused the injured woman of 'going down a bit easy'. The friend has hit back at his response, saying there is 'no remorse whatsoever'. They said: 'Him and his mates were kicked out of the hotel without apologising, he's only sorry because he has been identified. 'My friend is really embarrassed by the whole thing, it was a horrible experience made worse as people who have seen the video have been trolling her online.' In December, Harratt was fined over £1,153 after he was caught poaching in North Yorkshire. Last year, Harratt was also banned for four months and fined £3,200 after admitting breaking the Football Association's betting rules by placing 484 bets on matches. Harratt, who was born in Pontefract, made his professional debut with Huddersfield Town in December 2019. He scored a dramatic extra-time winner for Oldham in the National League play-off final at Wembley earlier this month. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page.
Daily Mail
26-06-2025
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Revealed: What REALLY happened at the poolside punch-up? The so-called '6'6 bully' at the heart of the brawl involving a football yob speaks out
A holidaymaker at the centre of a shameful Ibiza swimming pool brawl in which British professional footballer Kian Harratt threw a plastic chair at a woman has accused the star of starting the mayhem. In shocking footage the Oldham Athletic striker, 23, was seen launching the chair into the face of an innocent middle-aged woman who was trying to break up the fight. Harratt has since claimed the fight was started by a '6'6 bully' who punched his friend. But that man Brandon Watkins, 31, hit back at Harratt's claim that he started it, saying: 'I'm 6ft 4 for a start and I'm not a bully.' Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, Brandon insisted the player 'provoked' his friends and their whole group were 'looking for a fight' when they arrived at the Marco Polo Hotel in San Antonio on Saturday afternoon. He said: 'The fight happened on day five of our holiday. We'd been around that pool every day and getting on with everybody and making friends with people. 'These guys turned up and started throwing balls about. 'Several people were saying they're going to be trouble even before it kicked off. 'At one point one of his mates got in the pool next to me and just started aggressively splashing me. One of them said what are you looking at? 'They were just being a nightmare. One lad was winding us up. Kian was sat right next to him and if anything Kian was provoking him. 'Next thing I knew Kian picked up a chair and threw it. 'I got the impression he was intoxicated, they were sat near the bar before and if they were sober they wouldn't have acted like that. 'After the brawl happened people were buying us drinks and congratulating us, that's how bad this group were 'It's just outrageous for a footballer to behave like he did.' The viral video shows Brandon's group clashing with Harratt's friends before the unnamed woman tried to intervene and was hit by a chair. Several men including Brandon fell into the pool and another chair was thrown at them before hotel security rushed in to intervene. Brandon - who was on holiday with four school friends - stayed with the injured woman and her friends after Harratt's group were kicked out of the hotel and later helped her back to her room because she had broken her toe in the fall. He added: 'Would I have done that if I was a bully who was making them uncomfortable?' Brandon's version is also backed up by a close pal of the woman who was hit by the chair. The friend - who was sunbathing by the pool when the brawl kicked off - said: 'It was carnage, I've never seen anything like it in my life. My friend was injured. They were all just shouting and swearing at each other. 'She's an absolute angel and such a good person which is why she got involved - she saw people were arguing and she just went over to stop it. 'But when she did Kian spoke to her like she was a piece of shit and Brandon stepped in out of respect and said don't speak to a woman like that. Brandon threw the first punch then all Kian's friends got involved.' After the footage emerged Kian claimed he was 'very apologetic' and 'felt terrible' but accused the woman of 'going down a bit easy' The friend added: 'That's no apology, he has no remorse whatsoever. Him and his mates were kicked out of the hotel without apologising, he's only sorry because he has been identified. 'My friend is really embarrassed by the whole thing, it was a horrible experience made worse as people who have seen the video have been trolling her online. 'He's a professional footballer, a lot of kids look up to him and it's not a good reflection on his club.' The brawl comes just three weeks after Harratt fired Oldham to Wembley glory, scoring the winning goal in extra-time of their 3-2 victory over Southend United to earn a League 2 spot next season. Posting on TikTok, Harratt wrote: 'Just for the people who have seen the video circling the internet of me throwing a chair 'FOR ABSOLUTELY NO REASON' 'Here's the fella who started it all and let me just say he was the worst man you could ever come across and a bully! 'He was 6,6 and built like a brick! Anyway he was swimming over to young couples while they're all chilling and trying to make the lad feel uncomfortable flirting with there girls and all sorts of daft stuff like that! 'And one of my mates who is only 18 by the way jumped in the pool and started splashing him having a laugh like you do on holiday then it's stopped! 'After that my mate got out off the pool and the big fella shouted over to him wtf are you looking at so obviously my mates said to him I'm looking at you the fella has then flipped and started walking to my mate and the woman who gets hit with the chair is in this video here trying to stop him my pal then goes dancing over to him not expecting the man to punch him. 'But anyways he hit my pal in the face and dropped him and then proceeded to kick him in the face while he was down. 'The video cut off though after that obviously like any normal mates would do we've backed him up I tried staying out the way as I don't want the trouble a chair then got lobbed towards me so I picked the chair up and threw it back and it accidentally hit the woman who as you can see went down a bit easy but besides that I was very apologetic and I felt terrible. 'But I'd have felt even worse if we left my mate to get badly beaten up while he's trying to enjoy his holiday I hope this video opens peoples eyes I had to post it cause I've had nothing but abuse all morning and I'm sure this will clear it or so it should.'
