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#DONALDTRUMP
Plans for a full state visit by President Donald Trump, including the traditional residence at Buckingham Palace, have been abandoned, according to reports. Instead the president will make a more low-key ‘working’ visit @Kevin_maguire said: “Trump state visit off. Protesters can stop hoarding rotten eggs and tomatoes” @Tvscarlkinsella noted: “When Eminem roasts you so bad that the Queen doesn’t want to meet you anymore.” @Gordonjbarclay tweeted: “Yuk. Let me know where, happy to protest.” @Jeyylowe posted: “I don’t see why someone would object to a state visit by Donald Trump but not a working visit.”
#GBBO
Viewers of the Great British Bake Off were left distraught when fan favourite Yan became the seventh contestant to be eliminated. @hamishsteele enthused: “It meant so much for you to so openly mention your wife so much. I often get scared to say husband. And you and your bakes were delightful!” @luisamaraca tweeted: “A Tuesday evening isn’t a Tuesday evening unless it’s spent in the correct way: vigorously cheering every time Yan from #GBBO speaks, moves, or breathes.” @Jchernogorova sobbed: “My lovely dear friend @ Yannybakes - so hard to watch you go, my heart broke for you but you’ve done so amazing! So proud of you” @Yannybakes shared: “I am overwhelmed by the incredible number of messages from you all. Not just last night but throughout the series. Thank you X”
#LIONELMESSI
There was good news for football fans ahead of next year’s World Cup: Lionel Messi will be there after hitting a hat-trick to confirm Argentina’s place. @Footballramble joked: “SFA are meeting tomorrow to discuss Gordon Strachan’s future. Let’s hope they didn’t see 5 foot 7 Lionel Messi’s hat trick for Gordy’s sake.” @Yeswecrann said: “Big players show up in big games... Last night Lionel Messi singlehandedly took Argentina to Russia. Hattrick” @Geniusfootball noted: “If you’re ever sad just remember the world is 4.543 billion years old and you somehow managed to exist at the same time as Lionel Messi.” @Ryanrosenblatt stated: “Lionel Messi is carrying an entire damn country on his back”