Corrie fans fume at glaring visa blunder as Emma jets off to Australia with beau John

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.

Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell has shared a collection of sweet behind-the-scenes snaps after her character Emma Brooker made an emotional exit on Friday. During the latest instalment, Emma decided to leave Weatherfield for a new life in Australia with her boyfriend Jon, who is the grandson of Ted. It comes after actress Alexandra, 28, announced earlier this year that she had quit the ITV soap after almost four years of playing Emma.Taking to Instagram after her character's exit on Friday, Alexandra posted a collection of sweet behind-the-scenes snaps.

Coronation Street newcomer Jon Spear could be lying about his identity as he whisks Emma Brooker off to Australia.Emma and Jon connected at the funeral for his grandfather Ted, whose death involved Emma and Faye after they hit him with a car during a driving lesson.They soon got swept into a whirlwind romance, with Jon eventually asking Emma to move to Australia with him - a proposal she quickly accepted, and wasted no time at all in jumping on a plane.However, eagle-eyed fans have now spotted a sign he could be lying about who he is after spotting an eerie clue in Speed Daal, where he met up with Steve and Tracy for an interrogation.Steve demanded to see some ID from Jon, suspicious he could be lying about his identity after Emma’s mix-up with Curtis’ lies. But, despite the fact he was jetting off to Australia later that day, he failed to produce a passport - and could instead only offer a library card or gym membership.Both of which would be easy to fake.Taking to Reddit, one suspicious fan wrote: "Something unnecessarily suspicious about Jon on Friday."Now, I don't think there is a plot involving Jon being dodgy as he met Emma by chance HOWEVER..."When Steve and Tracey were quizzing him, he offered I.D in the form of a Library Card or Gym Membership.

CORONATION Street star Alexandra Mardell burst into uncontrollable tears after filming her final scenes. The actress - who played Emma Brooker in the ITV soap - left the soap this week after four years and her tears in the scenes were real.

Coronation Street's Emma Brooker said farewell to her friends and family during Friday night's episode, but some fans believe actress Alexandra Mardell, who played the character, could soon appear on reality TV.The 28-year-old who has been a part of Corrie since 2018 quickly became a fan favourite playing the role of apprentice hairdresser and barmaid Emma. But now that the star has decided to call time on her Weatherfield role, speculative fans seem to think actress Alexandra will end up on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing.

EASTENDERS fans were left surprised last night as the soap aired a Sean Slater cameo for Jean's mental health storyline. Last night (April 7) Rob Kazinsky made an appearance on the episode via video call when Stacey Slater enlisted brother Sean to try to convince Jean to get mental health help. Viewers have seen Jean's mental health declining in recent weeks, as she most recently made an unwanted sexual advance towards Tom 'Rocky' Cotton.

CORONATION Street's Emma Brooker will quit the cobbles tonight in a final goodbye. The hairdresser - who is played by actress Alexandra Mardell in the ITV soap - will leave the cobbles tonight either in the back of a police car or a cab.

Fans saw upsetting scenes on Coronation Street as a pale Faye Windass emerged from the bathroom and told her friend Emma Brooker she feared she was losing her baby. At the hospital Faye and her partner Craig Tinker waited for the scan results but were shocked by what they were told.

There was intense Coronation Street drama as Jon Spear finally found out that his 'soulmate' Emma Brooker was involved in the death of his grandad Ted. Jon was shell-shocked when he went to confront Emma after she had suddenly brutally dumped him and the horrifying truth came spilling out.

This week viewers will wave goodbye to Emma Brooker as she leaves the cobbles. How she leaves, however, is still a bit of a mystery but what we do know is that the door will be left open for a return.

Coronation Street's Emma Brooker was left devastated this week as she was forced to dump her boyfriend Jon Spear - but fans reckon they have already twigged his sinister motive.The newcomer met Emma at his grandfather Ted's funeral - unaware that she and pal Faye Windass were behind his accidental death after they ran him down in their car.Romance between the pair blossomed quickly, with Emma lying about the truth behind Ted's death. And recently, viewers saw him whisk her off on an indoor skydiving adventure after spending the night - and day - at a swanky hotel.But Emma attempted to wiggle her way out of the activities, insisting that she had to get back in time for her shift at the pub and return to her friends - before finally giving in.She has been spending more and more time with Jon recently, and lying to Faye and Craig about her whereabouts.With Emma actress Alexandra Mardell soon set to exit the soap, some fans are worried that she could go off to Australia with Jon, which would allow him to further his grasp on her.Segregating her from her friends and family could be the next step in a sinister storyline.Taking to social media to air their theories, one fan said: "I thought Jon was sweet at first but last night he was too full on.

Coronation Street star Ellie Leach has been showing off a fresh new look while her on-screen character faces a worrying time. Fans of the ITV soap will best know the actress for playing Faye Windass.

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.

Dermot O'Leary ended his latest stint on This Morning with an apology. The presenter was back at the helm of Friday's show alongside Alison Hammond.

CORONATION Street actress Alexandra Mardell had a premonition she'd be on the soap - but was mortified when she failed her first audition The soap star - who plays Emma Brooker - has quit the cobbles after four years and will see her character leave this week. She said: "I grew up watching Corrie so it was always in my head 'I've got to be on Corrie, I've got to be on Corrie'.

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.