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ESPN’s Stephen A Smith teased a massive announcement during his appearance on ‘First Take’ this Monday, telling the rest of the panel and viewers that he had a significant update to drop this coming Wednesday.

Smith, the longtime host of said show, has branched out in recent times, launching his own podcast, and recently secured a reported $100 million deal from The Worldwide Leader in Sports.

It appears he’s set for something big yet again, as he revealed on Monday that he had an important announcement but couldn’t make it until Wednesday.

“This Wednesday, in terms of the money and all that other stuff, I do have a very important announcement to make, but I have to wait until Wednesday,” he said.

“It don’t stop, the train don’t stop,” he added.

Check him out in the video below:

Fans Suspect They Know Exactly What Stephen A Smith Was Referring To

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Fans are fearing the worst following what Stephen A. had to say, as they suspect he could be joining ‘Inside the NBA.’

The show will move to ESPN next season, following TNT losing NBA TV rights, and aired its final episode after the Indiana Pacers eliminated the New York Knicks on Friday night.

“If he’s joining Inside the NBA this is the greatest news ever. That show will die even sooner than expected,” a fan commented.

“Please tell me he isn’t joining the Inside nba crew,” said another

“There is no way they are keeping him off of the Inside the NBA set. I guarantee he’ll make himself a part of that show one way or another,” added a third.

“It better not have anything to do with inside the nba,” someone warned.

Well, we’ll just have to wait until Wednesday to find out.

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Ant McPartlin’s absence at the King’s Trust Awards reception has been revealed after Dec Donnelly appeared without his right hand man at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday

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It has now been confirmed Ant was away on a family holiday so was unable to make the reception, with Dec attending alongside his wife Alison (pictured)

Yet it isn’t the first time Ant’s absence has been noted after the Geordie TV star failed to attend the reception for the winners of the 20th Prince’s Trust Awards at the palace in May 2024.

King Charles couldn’t contain his laughter during a sweet encounter with Dec as he asked where his right-hand man was.

Explaining why Ant wasn’t able to attend his event, Dec joked that Ant was ‘too busy breastfeeding’ after welcoming his first child with wife Anne-Marie, a son named Wilder.

Dec said: ‘Good to see you, nice to see you too. He’s [Ant] not here today but he sends his apologises. He’s got a week old baby so he’s home breastfeeding or something.’

King Charles asked: ‘Is it his first one [child]?’

Dec responded: ‘Yeah, it’s his first one. They’ve got daughters from previous marriages but it’s his first one.’

‘So will you please give him my many congratulations’, King Charles added.

Dec said: ‘I will, of course.’

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Yet it isn’t the first time Ant’s absence has been noted after the Geordie TV star failed to attend the reception for the winners of the 20th Prince’s Trust Awards in May 2024

Explaining why Ant wasn’t able to attend his event, Dec joked that Ant was ‘too busy breastfeeding’ after welcoming his first child with wife Anne-Marie, a son named Wilder

Meanwhile George Clooney and wife Amal were in good spirits on Wednesday as they arrived hand in hand at the event

Meanwhile George and wife Amal were in good spirits on Wednesday as they arrived hand in hand at the event. 

The Hollywood icon, 64, and his human rights lawyer wife, 47, dressed to impress as they attended the reception celebrating the winners at the palace. 

The actor was back to his grey locks, much to the delight of his wife who George previously said ‘hated’ the freshly brown dyed locks he had for his latest Broadway show.  

The couple couldn’t contain their smile as King Charles III chatted away to the couple before greeting guests.

The Clooneys have long supported the work of The King’s Trust, formerly known as The Prince’s Trust.

The Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award, launched in 2019 with the Trust, celebrates the achievements of inspirational female youngsters around the world.

The actor cut a dapper figure in a grey suit which he teamed with a matching open collar shirt.

George and Amal couldn’t contain their smile as King Charles III chatted away to the couple before greeting guests

Charles appeared to be in high spirits as he chatted with George, Amal and Charlotte Tilbury

Meanwhile Amal made sure to turn heads in a black off the shoulder gown which she teamed with towering heels and a gold clutch.

The King met with the winners of the eight UK categories during the day as well as the three winners of the three global categories ahead of the awards ceremony, which will be held at the Royal Festival Hall on Thursday.

Also mingling with the royal was make-up mogul Charlotte Tilbury, who looked to enjoy a spirited chat with the royal, and national treasure Dame Joanna Lumley.

Actor Joseph Fiennes, presenter Fearne Cotton, Rosie Huntingdon-Whiteley and members of girl group the Sugababes were also present at the glitzy reception.