Coronation Street’s Emma Brooker actress had premonition she’d be on the soap – but was mortified after audition ‘fail’

Al Roker's beloved wife, Deborah Roberts, posted an emotional message on Instagram on Thursday as she reflected on some very difficult times. The ABC journalist took to social media with a black and white selfie in which she was smiling for the camera. MORE: Al Roker surprises himself with latest wellness update Deborah was standing in her bathroom and dressed casually in a white vest and makeup-free. WATCH: Al Roker works up a sweat in his impressive home gym She shared a reflective message which read: "Thursday thoughts. Two years ago I took this pic.

Strictly Come Dancing star James Jordan was "very nervous" ahead of performing on Strictly The Real Full Monty last year, according to Love Island star Demi Jones.Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, Demi, 23, spoke about her experience of learning to dance with James and his Strictly wife Ola Jordan while raising awareness of life-saving cancer checks by baring all.Last year took part in Strictly The Full Monty which saw a whole host of stars get their kit off to raise awareness for cancer.In the interview, the flame-haired Love Islander gushed over her time stripping off for the good cause last year.She said: "On the first day- they didn't actually show this on TV - but on the first day we had a dance and they put us in couples to try and get us used to each other."They put me with James and James said I was a complete natural!"Demi went on: "A Strictly professional said I was a natural on my first day, so I was absolutely buzzing, they're so amazing."However, Demi admitted that James and Jordan both had reservations about the dance having left the popular BBC dance show years before.She explained: "But again, they were also very nervous because they hadn't danced for such a long time, since they left Strictly."And obviously you're still getting naked, which is still the scariest part of the whole thing, really."The dancing is just that a little part of it because we're so worried about the final," Demi admitted.When asked whether she had Strictly on her radar, Demi revealed that she'd jump at the chance to appear on the BBC programme.She said: "Oh my god if Strictly Come Dancing come knocking I'd probably cry."I'd absolutely love to do it, I don't think they'd had a Love Islander before but hopefully in the future,

Body positive babe Nelly London often shares uplifting content to her 498,000 Instagram followers - and she is certainly not shy about stripping down to her undies.Previously, the brunette beauty wowed fans as she flaunted her curves in some Spring themed lingerie - and they really couldn’t keep their eyes away.This time, Nelly has donned her bra and knickers to show some appreciation for her tum.The influencer has opened up about how only women with baby bumps are ‘celebrated’.She pointed out that women with rounded bellies who aren’t expecting do not receive the same positivity.In the post, the Brighton-based influencer ditched her clothes for a cream bra and high waisted knicker set.To embrace her natural curves, Nelly placed one hand on her hip and the other on her relaxed belly ‘bump’.She declared: “Doesn’t have to be a baby bump to still be a cute bump.”The influencer then continued to celebrate stomach bumps of all kinds in the caption.Nelly explained: “Baby bumps are glorious, they’re beautiful, they literally bring life into the world, and we treat them as such (rightly so).“But having a bump for any other reason - not so much celebration.“Even if that bump is there BECAUSE you’ve had a baby, no no no, please transform immediately to your previous state so it isn’t even possible for us to notice you once carried life.“I have not carried any children but I’m going to celebrate my body anyway.”Inspired by Nelly’s post, many people fled to the comments to praise the influencer for embracing her tum.One person commented: “As someone who also has a pooch which has not carried any babies, this was lovely to read.

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Love Island reality star, podcast host, columnist and model Megan Barton Hanson is open about her work on OnlyFans. Now she's revealed that one of her subscribers had a rather unusual, but lucrative, request for her.

Google Maps was left surprised when they spotted what appeared to be a stealth bomber in flight while browsing the app's satellite feature.The distinctive outline of the aircraft can be seen flying over fields, with a slightly blurred outline possibly due to the speed of its travel.Longitude and latitude references posted to Reddit thread r/googlemapsshenanigans indicate that the strategic bomber was spotted on Google Maps north west of Concordia, a town part of the Kansas City metropolitan area in Missouri.Reddit user /Hippowned posted the image, which prompted n amused reaction from commenters on the platform. One user remarked: "You mean a not-so-stealth bomber".

Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan has a checkered past both in and out of the sport, but it pales in comparison to the history of his dad, Ronnie Snr. The elder of the O'Sullivan's was infamously jailed for life for murder in 1992.

Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton, 38, is said to be heartbroken after her estranged husband Richie Myler has been “younger, successful businesswoman” just weeks after their marriage break-up. It comes after Helen sadly announced on Instagram last week that her rugby player husband had “left the family home” after eight years of marriage.Now, a source has claimed Richie has started a relationship with a younger woman.The insider said: “Richie appears to have been spending a lot of his free time with this younger, successful businesswoman.“They are now in the early stages of a relationship.”A friend of the couple’s also claimed that Helen was worried that “something wasn’t right” in her marriage to Richie for a while.“She was absolutely dumbstruck when it finally ended. “The split has been incredibly tough on Helen.“She is being supported by her family and friends who are all rallying around her.

X Factor in 2018 and has spoken exclusively to Express.co.uk about the experience, comparing talent shows to The Hunger Games.Janice returned to the stage on the X Factor as a contestant, surprising the judging panel with the revelation that she was the voice and songwriter behind the hit Dreamer.However, the singer revealed she was "invited" onto the show, as they wanted to tell her story 20 years later.Speaking about X Factor and her thoughts on talent shows, she said: "I know people love it, but entertainment, and all the competition for me, it becomes this Hunger Games."We're all living in this Hunger Games type thing, all those talent competition shows because of the severity of how things end in the voting."I'm telling you it is like modern day Hunger Games.That's just my opinion."Express.co.uk has contacted representatives at ITV for comment.The Hunger Games trilogy follows a group of children who have to compete to the death in several challenges to the thrill of viewers.Janice then furthered her point on what she thought of talent shows and how they benefit the "obscurity".She continued: "I think talent competition shows and reality shows are wonderful for the public to experience the making of someone, I think it gives people a sense of hope."It gives people a good feeling to see someone go from obscurity to some type of notoriety."But there is a dark side to that because in the spotlight you have to have a foundation within yourself, you need to have a sense of yourself."As once the lights go out you have to navigate your own reality."The Dreamer singer then spoke about how she tried to nurture the young contestants on the show to make them feel better about the daunting world they were going to enter.She

CORONATION Street fans are in for a tough week ahead as SEVEN characters leave the cobbles. Fans of the ITV soap will be left crying into their cuppa as the show waves goodbye to some very popular characters.

Coronation Street is set to see four faces leave the ITV soap next week, with three stars set to leave the programme entirely.The soap could see four people go in the same week with one popular cast member departing for good.Corrie will see another move away but seemingly stays with the show.There could also be two more departures on top of this too, as one character is reportedly set to pass away in very harrowing upcoming scenes.Then another minor character is also not likely to stick around on the soap for much longer.It has already been confirmed that Emma Brooker will leave the soap after four years, with her real life counterpart Alexandra Mardell quitting earlier this year.According to reports, it is known that her secret link to newcomer Jon's grandfather Ted will finally be exposed.Whether Emma will have to go on the run or face prison, it remains to be seen, though her exit will air on Friday, April 8.It is unclear whether she will get her happily ever after with Jon, after he asked her to move to Oz with him, but with Emma gone, we're sure he won't be sticking around.But once he finds out what happened to Ted, perhaps he will change his mind and lead to more trouble for Emma.Another fan favourite set to depart the famous street is the iconic Fiz Brown, who will be moving away from the cobbles for the first time since her 2001 debut.However, Fiz doesn't seem to be leaving the show entirely and soon returns to her job at the factory after having doubts over her big life move.But if she does decide to go and stay with Phill full time, then we may see a more permanent exit for her.Finally, it looks like Laura Neelan could tragically lose her life in next Friday's episode, due to her battle with cancer.This hasn't

Coronation Street star Simon Gregson was reportedly asked to leave a bar after dancing topless at his co-star's leaving party. The ITV soap star, 47, who recently called for his character Steve McDonald to leave Weatherfield, was at a leaving do for his on-screen daughter Alexandra Mardell, who plays Emma Brooker, at Albert’s Schloss in the Manchester Deansgate area in February.

CORONATION Street fans are in for a tough week ahead as there could be FOUR exits next week. Fans of the ITV soap will be left crying into their cuppa as the show waves goodbye to some very popular characters.

Coronation Street favourite Laura Neelan (Kel Allen) is given hours to live in upcoming scenes.Gary Windass (Mikey North) visits Laura in hospital and is shocked at her deterioration.With tears in her eyes, Laura admits that she’d give anything to be able to hug her daughter Kelly Neelan (Millie Gibson).As Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon) and Kelly are about to leave for the hairdressing awards, Gary reveals that he’s had a call from the hospital warning him that Laura only has hours to live.Determined that her mum is not going to ruin her day, Kelly walks out and Maria hurries after her.Kelly is on a high as she wins Best Trainee Stylist and knocks back the wine.Gary arrives and appeals to her to go and visit Laura. What will she do? Elsewhere in Weatherfield, Jon Spear (Jordon Ford Silver) shares his plans to open a beach bar in Australia and Emma Brooker (Alexandra Mardell) is stunned to realise she visited the same beach as a kid.

Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell is fearing her upcoming appearance on This Morning is an 'April Fools' prank. The actress is set to appear on the ITV daytime show on Friday (April 1) to chat all things Emma Brooker.

The famous cobbles are awash with tears on next week's Corrie as Emma Brooker leaves Weatherfield and Fiz Stape moves out of 9 Coronation Street. And viewers will be left wondering if Emma will be leaving to make a fresh start in Australia with new love Jon Spear, or if she'll be running away from the law.

Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell revealed she had taken a lasting 'reminder' of her character Emma Brooker from the set upon her exit. The 28-year-old has played the bubbly barmaid for four years but announced she was leaving the soap earlier this year. “I actually pinched quite a few bits – but I was allowed to pinch them,” she told OK! magazine.

Coronation Street Star Ellie Leach showed off her natural beauty in a candid snap as she posed in barely any make up on Instagram.The gorgeous star, who plays Faye Windass in the ITV soap, delighted fans with the stunning selfie, which sees her throwing a cute smile at the camera wearing light mascara a touch of nude lipstick.The star’s skin had a golden glow as she captioned the snap simply: “hey sun” followed by a hands up emoji.The stylish star wore her brown hair in a low ponytail with a simple black t-shirt and an oversized green jacket.She accessorized with a pretty gold chain around her neck and a stack of colourful earrings.Fans took to the comments to compliment the star on her natural look.“Beautiful as always,” gushed one fan.A second added: “Glowing.

Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell prepares to exit the ITV cobbles for the last time, the actress is looking to the future - and has shared a snippet of her wedding plans with Daily Star.Having played Steve McDonald's daughter Emma Brooker for the past four years, her time on the soap has been marked with a range of incredible storylines - from the accidental killing of elderly Ted to her near marriage to Curtis Delamere.But luckily, Alexandra's love life is going a lot more smoothly in real life.The star has been engaged to her actor fiancé Joe Parker since last year, after love blossomed between them during the Covid-19 lockdown.The pair decided to move in together when the virus struck after dating for a while, and announced the news of their engagement in April 2021.Alexandra gushed on Instagram: “Love locked down!!"1000000 times yes! You make me so happy, my face hurts! Love you ridiculously. Future Mrs Parker.”And Joe is pretty famous in his own right, having starred in various episodes of BBC soap Doctors as Archie Campbell.Speaking to Daily Star and other press, Alex teased her plans for the next year, admitting she's aiming to plan her big day "a little step at a time".She said: "Everything’s going off all at once, I love that - it’s very me.

Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell hasn't even departed the ITV cobbles yet, and she's already teased an epic return to the soap.Alexandra is best known for starring as Steve McDonald's daughter Emma Brooker in Corrie, and officially announced her exit last month.The star told The Sun at the time: "Playing Emma, on the most iconic street there is, has been the best experience of my life."Compared to other cast members I still feel like a newbie, which makes my decision to leave all the more difficult. But I feel it’s the right time for me."But Alexandra says the door has been left open for her return, with Emma departing in one of three epic ways.Though she avoids certain death - for now - Corrie bosses have confirmed that Emma could be heading for prison after the accidental death of Ted while she and Faye were driving.But with romance heating up between Emma and Ted's grandson Jon, she could also be set to move to Australia with him - or flee the cobbles on her own if Jon finds out the sick truth about his granddad's death.Speaking to Daily Star about her exit, Alexandra admitted: "I’m so pleased [that Emma isn’t being killed off].

Colson Smith has hinted at taking on 'new opportunities' as things get interesting for his Coronation Street character. The actor is best known for playing Craig Tinker in the ITV soap who has had a complicated start to the year after he had to quit his beloved job as a PC after helping cover up his girlfriend Faye Windass and her pal Emma Brooker's secret.