Kim Kardashian, as expected, drew plenty of attention during her first appearance at a Formula One event as she supported her partner Lewis Hamilton at the Monaco Grand Prix over the weekend.

The famous media personality and model faced strong backlash over the weekend for some of her behaviour. Her biggest mistake, in the eyes of many F1 fans, was brushing off legendary interviewer Martin Brundle.

Brundle always tries his best to have a word with the biggest figures around at any given F1 event. However, that doesn’t always fit into the desires of celebrities and well-known figures. The Sky Sports interviewer approached Kardashian, but was given the cold shoulder despite his best efforts.

Expert Gives Take on Kim Kardashian Snubbing F1 Legend

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Following the awkward paddock encounter, body language expert Darren Stanton has given his educated opinion on exactly why the American star was reluctant to get involved.

Stanton, who considers himself a ‘human lie detector’, pointed out to OLGB (via Irish Star) that a man appears from the right of the screen to whisper something to Kim. He said:

His conclusion was that she was told not to engage with any media, as he continued: “I would suspect she was told not to speak to the media, whether it’s Lewis Hamilton or somebody else, I’m just surmising this based on the interactions that I saw and also her reaction because body language-wise, she was walking towards Martin.”

Kardashian moved in a way that initially suggested she was open to a conversation with Brundle despite looking a bit awkward and confused. However, the whisper in her ear appeared to change that completely.

Stanton added: “Her body posture was pointed towards him as if she was going to speak to him, but then as soon as that guy came into shots and whispered in her ear, if you notice, she turned her posture back towards the direction she was going.

“That would be consistent with her body language and her reaction, because initially she appeared as though she was going to speak to Martin Brundle, and then it wasn’t until he came into shot, which interrupted her pattern.”

Kardashian Was ‘Keeping Her Head Down’ at Monaco GP

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While some people may think it was a case of celebrity arrogance, or even ‘nervousness’, Stanton believes the star of ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ was simply trying to stay out of the spotlight and allow Hamilton the attention instead.

He concluded: “I just think she was downplaying herself. If anything, I don’t think she was playing to the cameras. Some may say that’s nervousness, but I personally think she was just downplaying her presence to the press and the paparazzi, keeping her head down, she wasn’t engaging with the press to make sure she doesn’t hijack Lewis’ limelight because, obviously, he’s the main man.”

One of the UFC’s most dangerous lightweight contenders has given his verdict on a blockbuster fight that has had fans talking for the last few months.

The lightweight division has rarely lacked excitement, with some of the most explosive fighters in mixed martial arts history competing at 155lbs. As a result, any match-up involving two elite contenders quickly captures the imagination of fans. And when a former champion weighs in with a prediction, people tend to listen.

One of the division’s most respected names has recently revealed who he believes will come out on top in a showdown between two of the UFC’s most feared knockout artists.

The fighter making the prediction is none other than BMF Champion Charles Oliveira, who has shared his thoughts on the upcoming clash between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje.

Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje

Topuria has rapidly become one of the most dominant figures in the sport following his rise through the featherweight ranks and subsequent move to lightweight, where his power and confidence have made him an immediate threat to the division’s elite.

Gaethje, meanwhile, remains one of the most violent and unpredictable fighters in UFC history. Known for his relentless pressure and devastating striking, the American has long been considered one of the toughest match-ups at 155lbs.

Despite Gaethje’s reputation for chaos inside the Octagon, Oliveira believes Topuria will ultimately get the job done when the pair meet this weekend at the UFC’s historic White House event.

Charles Oliveira Makes Topuria vs Gaethje Prediction

“A fight’s a fight, but my money will be on Topuria to win,” Oliveira told MMA Junkie through an interpreter.

Oliveira also made it clear that he is not interested in chasing revenge against fighters who have beaten him in the past. Instead, his focus remains firmly on climbing back to the top of the lightweight division and fighting for the belt once again.

Speaking ahead of his UFC 326 fight, which he ended up winning, the Brazilian said: “I’m one fight away [from fighting for the belt], but right now I’m focused on one thing only: Max Holloway. But if we’re going to speculate like everyone else, I think he [Topuria] has every chance in the world to knock Gaethje out and keep the belt. Then, I think by the end of the year, he fights Makhachev for the title and vacates his belt.”

Rather than dwelling on past defeats, the Brazilian prefers to focus on the future and on the ultimate goal that has driven him throughout his time in the UFC.

“The reality is, I’m not looking for rematches, I’m not looking for revenge on the guys who have fought me,” Oliveira said. “I’m just looking to fight, and I want to win, and I want to be the champion. So, whoever has the belt, that’s who I’m fighting. It’s not specifically looking for that rematch with him.”

With the lightweight division continuing to evolve and new contenders emerging all the time, Oliveira’s experience and finishing ability mean he is unlikely to be far away from another major opportunity.

And with Topuria vs Gaethje set to take place at the UFC White House event, the Brazilian has already made it clear who he expects to leave the Octagon victorious.

Crystal Palace are looking to strengthen their squad after qualifying for the Europa League, and are ready to make their first move of the summer transfer window.

The Eagles qualified for the tournament after winning the Conference League, their third trophy in 12 months after the FA Cup and Community Shield, and despite losing manager Oliver Glasner at the end of his contract, they are looking to continue their upwards trajectory.

The club are braced for interest in a number of their top stars as the window progresses, but owner Steve Parish is pushing to keep the squad together and add to it, starting with a highly sought-after midfield talent.

Crystal Palace Set to Bid for Hackney

According to the reliable Bobby Manzi, Crystal Palace are preparing a £20m offer to sign Middlesbrough captain Hayden Hackney this summer.

Hackney, who has been described as ‘the next Declan Rice‘, is expected to leave the Riverside this summer after they failed to secure a place in the Premier League, while he is entering the final 12 months of his contract with the club too.

Everton are understood to be the frontrunners for his signature, but have tabled two offers worth £12m and £15m for his services, which is way below what his current club are looking for.

Now Palace are hoping to gazump them with a £20m offer of their own, although Boro are believed to be holding out for around £25m despite his contract status.

Daichi Kamada and Adam Wharton’s futures are uncertain, and with European football to offer next season they may be able to convince the 23-year-old to make the move to south London instead of Merseyside.

Crystal Palace Must Repeat Trick for Hackney

Palace have impressed in the transfer market in recent years by being the side to take a gamble on top Championship talent, develop them, and then reap the rewards.

It’s something that they have done with the likes of Wharton, Eberechi Eze, and Michael Olise in recent years, and those players have all gone on to become top talents playing at the highest level. Hackney has the potential to do the same, and that means them going for a deal makes sense.

They have European football, they have the perfect pathway to regular first-team football for him, and they have the cash to get Middlesbrough to sanction a move, so this is one to keep a close eye on.