TOP TV presenter Vernon Kay was really apologetic when he had to miss Sam Allardyce's big night at the Reebok recently.

Vernon had been invited to the bash and had readily accepted. But he was called to Los Angeles at the last minute to film a new show for Channel 4.

Speaking from LA, he said: "It was all a bit last minute. But I'm here for a few weeks yet. I'm sorry I missed Sam's do though, although I'm sure it all went really well."