ADELE is so determined to rest her voice between shows during her Las Vegas residency that she has forced herself not to scream for England during World Cup games.
The footie-mad singer has been glued to the tournament, but as well as holding back from cheering on her home nation, she has restricted her off-stage communication to whispers.
An insider at Caesars Palace’s Colosseum, where she performs, said: “Adele has been keen to avoid excessive stress on her vocal cords.
She is really committing to giving her best each night at her show.
“One of the key features has been protecting her voice in between the Friday and Saturday nights.
"She wants it in top shape for each show and is going to extreme lengths.
“So before shows she rarely speaks to anyone, and if she does, then it’s a whisper.
"People know she is not being rude, but looking after herself. It is about staying healthy and strong.”
Adele has really had to restrain herself during England games.
My mole added: “Usually she’d be screaming and shouting in support of the boys, but she is holding it in for the sake of her cords.
"It’s quite a sacrifice.”
Adele is nowadays a pro at protecting her voice.
In 2017 she had to cancel shows at Wembley Stadium after damaging her vocal cords, and said on social media she was “heartbroken” and “devastated” by the decision.
In 2011 she suffered a haemorrhage to her vocal cords after singing live on a French radio programme and had microsurgery to fix the damage — as have singers Meghan Trainor and Sam Smith.
At least she’s not taking any chances this time . . .
Alison keen to be BGT judge
SINCE David Walliams’ departure from Britain’s Got Talent’s judging panel was announced, the rumour mill has been spinning with replacement suggestions.
Oti Mabuse, Mo Gilligan, Iain Stirling and Joel Dommett have been among names put forward.
And I hear Alison Hammond has been mentioned too after becoming a favourite with bosses on ITV’s This Morning.
Alison has let it be known she would love to be on the panel if an offer to join Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden came her way.
A source told me: “Alison has told pals she would jump at the chance to be on the BGT panel – she loves the show and thinks it would be great fun.
“Her bubbly personality and infectious sense of fun would make her a great fit.
"But no firm decisions have yet been made regarding David’s replacement.”
Comic David stepped down from BGT last month after apologising for foul-mouthed remarks he made about contestants.
A source said: “It feels time for him to move on and focus on other projects.”
Last night a BGT spokeswoman said David’s replacement on the panel would be announced “in due course”.
No jungle for AJ
ANTHONY JOSHUA wouldn’t do I’m A Celebrity in Australia like fellow boxer Amir Khan.
At this week’s Mobo Awards, where he was so hungry he snuck into the media room to get more grub, he told me: “I love watching the Jungle, but there’s no way I’d be tempted to go in there. I’d hate that.”
We’d hear his stomach rumbling from here . . .
From doll to a DJ for Kim
PUSSYCAT DOLL Kimberley Wyatt wants to go solo with her own DJ shows.
It comes amid unrest in the US group that saw band mate Nicole Scherzinger and Dolls founder Robin Antin legally feuding over who was to blame for their tour cancellation.
Kimberly, who has three kids with her model hubby Max Rogers, said: “I’ve been turning my DJing into my own shows with four badass dancers at my last one, still throwing down and getting that leg up there.
“I love music, I love being on the stage, so when my husband and I got married we went to Mauritius and we ended up in New York while waiting for my visa.
“So while I was in New York I went to Run-DMC’s Scratch Academy to learn the trade of DJing and came back and started doing the clubs and festivals.
“Now I’m at that point where I want to take it to the next level – I’ve always seen it as more of a big badass show.”
As for the axed Dolls tour, she told the Not My Bagg podcast: “I cried my eyes out when it got cancelled and I don’t know what’s going to happen.
“In the meantime I’m doing my DJing.”
Lindsay's on her way back
LINDSAY LOHAN has inked a deal with Netflix after her comeback in its film, Falling For Christmas, proved a hit.
A source said: “Another project begins in the new year and she’s been paid handsomely for it.”
Cardi B nails it
RAP superstar Cardi B doubles as a back-scratcher extraordinaire, showcasing lengthy talons on stage in Miami.
The Wap singer sparkled in a shimmering gold bodysuit for her Art Basel festival gig at the SLS South Beach hotel.
I hope someone helped her get changed later.
Party of the week
STK Stratford launch London
What we ate: Crispy calamari, yellowfin tuna tartare and lots of steak.
What we drank: Strawberry Cobbler and Passionfruit Sweetheart cocktails.
Who was there: Courtney Veale from reality TV series Below Deck Mediterranean.
Bebe's the star of the show
BEBE REXHA looked ready for take-off as her cape whipped around her on the red carpet at KIIS FM’s 2022 Jingle Ball on Friday night.
The I’m Good (Blue) singer also performed at the gig at the Kia Forum arena in Inglewood, California, but did a quick outfit change, clutching her enviable curves while wearing a white sequinned jumpsuit.
The line-up included Dua Lipa, who took to the stage in a festive red number, Ava Max in a sparkly cut-out outfit, Pitbull, flanked by scantily clad dancers and crooner Lewis Capaldi.
I’m pleased Scotsman Lewis is making strides Stateside . . .
Caught Live: James Bay
JAMES BAY could barely contain his joy at playing a sold-out Brixton Academy.
Dedicating a cover of Fleetwood Mac’s Songbird to the “incredible” late Christine McVie, the tousle-haired balladeer gave all the hits and more.
With a guitar over his shoulder and wearing a trademark fedora, he told the crowd: “It feels fantastic to finally have some new music out in the world.”
Give Me The Reason and One Life, from his third album, 2022’s Leap, were received like old friends as he serenaded screaming fans with songs of heartbreak and hope.
Save Your Love and Let It Go went down a treat too.
Although there was much to admire during the set, it was when he cut loose from self-restraint that he truly soared.
Maybe a little more chaos and a little less calm would suit James.
Even so, nights like this prove nothing can hold him back.
Four stars.
