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Ronaldo: papped or posing?

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Nereida Gallardo

Here's Manchester United pin-up Cristiano Ronaldo relaxing on the beach in Sardinia with his model girlfriend Nereida Gallardo.

Today's papers are full of pics of the pair soaking up the rays and putting on a public display of affection - as the Portuguese footie star refuses to confirm whether he'll return to Manchester next season, or decamp to Real Madrid instead.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Tsk - who cares? Frankly, I think he had a bit of a nerve showing his face in this country again after the last World Cup. (Sorry, but I've got a long and bitter memory when it comes to football. I still get very angry when I think how Diego Maradona's "hand of God" ruined my childhood.)

Anyway, I digress... Don't you think these pics of Ronaldo are so posed? Surely he's just rubbing it in while he decides which multi-million-pound contract to take... Or am I being unfair?

Papped or posing? You decide!

Pictures: Big Pictures

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Samanda: papped or posing?

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Marchant twins © Big

Ah, look: Big Brother 8 stars Sam and Amanda Marchant are heading off on their holidays. I wonder where they’re going…

And - what a coincidence! - just as they were wheeling their matching suitcases off down the street, a lone paparazzo was there to capture the moment forever on camera.

So did they know the photographer was going to be there - or are they genuinely shocked? Papped or posing?  You decide!

Picture: Big Pictures

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Becks: papped or posing?

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David Beckham © Wenn

Here’s David Beckham - caught on camera checking his reflection in the wing mirror of his ginormous car while driving in Los Angeles yesterday afternoon.

So did he know the paparazzi were snapping him - or does he look like a living, breathing Armani advert all the time, d’you reckon?

Papped or posing? You decide!

Picture: Wenn

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Papped or posing?

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Steven Gerrard and Alex Curran © Big

Forget Wayne Rooney and Coleen McLoughlin. They’re so last week.

For the next few days, the paparazzi look set to be hot on the heels of Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard and his fragrant wife Alex Curran, who are currently sunning it up in Miami.

But did Mr and Mrs G know they were being photographed when this tell-tale snap was taken of them in the pool yesterday afternoon - or were they caught off-guard? Or maybe one of them knew – and the other one didn’t?

Were they papped or posing? Tell us what you think.

Picture: Big Pictures

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Paris: papped or posing?

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Paris Hilton

Here's Paris Hilton killing time before Saturday's MTV Japan Video Music Awards by indulging in a little light retail therapy in Tokyo.

But was the hotel heiress too engrossed in her shopping to notice she was surrounded by paparazzi? Well, what do you think?

Later, Paris went solo on the red carpet at the swanky awards bash...

Paris Hilton

...before jetting back to Los Angeles to join boyfriend Benji Madden at last night's MTV Movie Awards...

Paris Hilton and Benji Madden

Incidentally, it was immediately following the same event last year that Paris drove straight to prison to begin her infamous stint behind bars.

And what a difference a year makes, eh? Twelve months ago, Ms Hilton was just another pointless "celebutante" who spent her time flitting between upmarket fashion stores and glittering red carpet events. And now, of course... erm... could someone help me out here, please?

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Pammy: papped or posing?

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Pamela Anderson

Here's former Baywatch babe turned reality TV star Pamela Anderson tucking into a burger while watching her son's baseball game in Malibu yesterday afternoon.

But did she know the paparazzi were there - or was she genuinely caught off-guard? Cast your votes now!

Picture: Big Pictures

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Kelly and Billy reunited!

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Kelly Brook and Billy Zane

Following yesterday's news that Kelly Brook and Billy Zane appear to have rekindled their romance, the couple spent the day in London with the paparazzi in hot pursuit.

They strolled round Notting Hill, ate lunch at a pavement café and sipped drinks on a roof terrace - all in full view of the snappers. It was almost as if they wanted to be photographed.

Cynics have noted Kelly still wasn't wearing her engagement ring - but it definitely looks like their relationship is back on. But if Kelly had her doubts before, is she right to take Billy back so soon? Tell us what you think.

Picture: Big Pictures

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Jennifer hearts John

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Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer

Just in case anyone was in any doubt about Jennifer Aniston's budding romance with blues singer John Mayer, a fat set of paparazzi shots have just surfaced of them chilling out in a hotel pool in Miami at the weekend.

John was pretty cagey when asked about their relationship last week - so the couple will doubtless be horrified when they find out these pics have made their way into the public domain... er... won't they?

On second thoughts, they don't seem too bothered about the possibility of being photographed. So were they papped or posing? You decide!

Picture: Big Pictures

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Amy takes a break

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Amy Winehouse

Ah, suddenly the sun comes out and everyone feels much happier. Look - even under-fire Amy Winehouse seemed to be enjoying herself when she took a breather outside the recording studio yesterday afternoon.

For once, Amy looked pretty relaxed as she strolled around the garden with a "cheeky" friend (well, it's so difficult to find shorts that fit properly nowadays).

Amy Winehouse and friend

But did they know a photographer was lurking in the bushes? Were they papped or posing? You decide!

Pictures: Big Pictures

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Katie: papped or posing?

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Katie Hopkins and Mark Cross

Been desperate for news of hook-nosed - sorry, hard-nosed - businesswoman and reality star Katie Hopkins? Come on, admit it - you've thought of little else for weeks, have you?

Well, as you can see from our oh-so-delightful photograph, the I'm A Celebrity... and The Apprentice "star" is currently sunning herself in the Caribbean with her boyfriend Mark Cross.

And, gosh, what's this? Hold the front page! Mark appears to be patting Katie's tummy in a loving way. As the official picture agency caption states, could "another little apprentice" be on the way? How desperately exciting! No?

So were Katie and Mark aware they were being photographed - or did a lone paparazzo go incognito to trail them all the way across the Atlantic, determined to get that big-money shot? Well, what do you think?

Picture: Big Pictures

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We'll always have Paris

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Paris Hilton

Hmmm... I wonder if Paris Hilton knew the cameras were there when she popped to Los Angeles boutique Kitson for a spot of retail therapy yesterday.

Actually, it turns out everyone's favourite hotel heiress was there to promote an online charity auction, offering fans the opportunity to accompany her on a shopping trip.

Personally I can't think of a worse way to spend an afternoon - but each to their own, eh?

Picture: Wenn

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Jordan and Peter do LA

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Jordan, Peter and Princess

Here are Jordan and Peter Andre giving one another an impromptu peck during a lunch in Hollywood yesterday afternoon. See? They only have eyes for one another - even when the paparazzi are lurking in the bushes.

Of course, some cynical types might suggest the pair were only posing for the cameras - but if they knew they were being photographed, why the hell would Jordan do this?

Jordan

Anyway, there's been non-stop excitement for the couple ever since they touched down in Los Angeles on Friday - although not everyone in Tinseltown can quite work out what all the fuss is about. "I really don't understand this family or why they're famous," writes one high-profile celebrity blogger. "Maybe it's a British thing?"

Watch footage of Jordan and Peter's chaotic arrival at LAX airport here - and listen out for the snapper who's determined to get a quote about Victoria Beckham...

Pictures: Wenn

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Posh: papped or posing?

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Victoria Beckham

Remember how the owner of swanky Beverly Hills boutique Kitson had threatened to stop selling Victoria Beckham's dVB jeans because the former Spice Girl hadn't done enough to promote them?

Well, guess who bowled up to Kitson yesterday afternoon? Yep - got it in one! In fact, it looks like Posh was so eager to hit the shops, she even forgot to put a bra on first.

So did Mrs B know the paparazzi would follow her to the store - or is it pure coincidence that a couple of snappers happened to be lurking in the area? Tell us what you think.

Picture: Big Pictures

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Papped or posing?

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Pamela Anderson

And now for the first in yet another occasional series - in which we invite you to muster up all your celebrity knowledge and common sense to pass judgement on whether a paparazzi "victim" has been caught unawares or secretly knows they're being photographed.

First up, here's Pamela Anderson relaxing at her Malibu beach house yesterday afternoon. Pammy - who, entirely coincidentally, is about to start filming a new reality show - was relaxing on a sun-bed, while engrossed in a book.

The tome in question? It's the catchily titled Unmarketable: Brandalism, Copyfighting, Mocketing and the Erosion of Integrity.

So was Pammy so caught up in her book that she didn't notice the sneaky snapper? Or is she simply posing for the cameras? Tell us what you think.

Picture: Wenn

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