Deborah Roberts teases husband Al Roker after 'special' Barack Obama interview

Coronation Street's favourite copper, Colson Smith - who plays Craig Tinker on the soap - had previously been too afraid to learn swimming skills, due to self-consciousness about his weight. However his participation in new ITV show The Games saw him overcome his inhibitions and start swimming like a pro.The 23-year-old, who felt cripplingly conscious of his weight as a child, leading him to refuse to be shirtless, spoke out this week on his struggles."When I took on The Games I couldn’t swim," he explained."As a kid I never wanted to be in a swimming pool.

Gogglebox star has been jailed for the sex attack, which also caused the teenager to “suffer flashbacks”.The Sunderland man initially denied all charges against him, claiming his actions were due to the effects of “slimming drugs”.However, he later admitted to one charge of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and two of sexual activity with a child after DNA connected him to the teenager.Andrew had taken “selfies” with the boy before cornering him on the sofa, touching him inappropriately and attempting to lure him into the bedroom for a sex act, the court heard.The sex offender has since been sentenced to 29 months in prison. He will also have to sign the sex offenders' register and abide by a sexual harm prevention order for a decade. Judge Tim Gittins told Andrew: “You sought to blame slimming drugs for your behaviour. “I acknowledge this was an aberration in your behaviour, it was unplanned and only occurred because you were intoxicated.”Prosecutor Glenn Gatland informed the court that Andrew had been drinking at the time of the assault. He told the court: “He started saying he was gay and was asking (the complainant) if he was gay.The complainant said he was not gay.“The defendant started to put his hands down his pants again, then told him to turn away from him and started kissing him on the back of his neck and gave him a lovebite.”The court heard Andrew then told the victim: “If he was straight he would tell him he didn't want him touching his penis.”The teenage boy apparently told the Channel 4 star that he was a child and asked him to “stop”, but the court heard Andrew continued to pursue him.After Andrew asked if the teen wanted to join him in the bedroom for a sex act, he reportedly left

A chip shop boss is to face trial accused of touching teenage girls in his fish bar.

A thug has been jailed for 33 months after a knife was held at a pet dog's throat during a terrifying raid at a Hamilton flat.

A man who became 'a human fireball' after being electrocuted by an 11,000 volt shock has spoken of how he 'saw his life flash before his eyes' before lying dead for several minutes.

CAR buyers seem to be most interested in two factors these days – good fuel economy and a decent infotainment system.

In the wake of last month’s news of Courtney Holt’s exit from Spotify, the company has made several moves in its exec structure as it continues to expand in podcasting and creator-driven content.

Dakota Johnson and Cooper Raiff star in the brand new trailer for Cha Cha Real Smooth.

Emily Blunt chats with co-star Cillian Murphy as she hits the set of Oppenheimer on Wednesday (May 11) in Los Angeles.

Jessica Biel appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden on Wednesday (May 11) and actually revealed how her husband Justin Timberlake proposed to her!

Fran Drescher recalled getting Elton John to come on "The Nanny" in a recent interview. The 64-year-old actress admitted in an interview with USA Today that it took almost two years to get the musician to agree to a cameo.

Phillip Schofield may have just given fans the answer to the question Emmerdale fans were asking as Jeff Hordley appeared on This Morning. The actor, who is best known for playing Cain Dingle in the ITV soap, appeared on the daytime show to chat about his latest storyline.

Lance Bass discussed his struggle with psoriatic arthritis in a candid new interview with People.

Still into each other! Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds work hard to keep the romance alive — and a cozy night out does just the trick.

Staying positive! Al Roker is measuring his weight loss success with one important benchmark — making sure his clothes fit right.

, on April 14. Davis, who plays former in the series, was styled by Elizabeth Stewart, who shared on her Instagram that the jewelry choice was about more than simply looking good.Designed by fine jeweler Satta Matturi, the earrings feature a cluster of diamonds set in yellow gold that fans out like the branches on a tree.

Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company Higher Ground has come aboard Sam Esmail’s upcoming film Leave The World Behind for Netflix.

Al Roker and his family, and the Today Show host is trying to figure out just how to best prepare himself for it.MORE: Al Roker shares sentimental tribute ahead of special work project close to his heartIt comes as no surprise to fans of the star that he has an extremely tight knit family, which includes his wife Deborah Roberts, who works for ABC as a television journalist, plus their children Leila, 23, and Nicholas, 19. He has another daughter, Courtney, 25, with ex-wife Alice Bell.The family faced a big transition when Leila decided to move to Paris, where she has been living for several years, and now they're trying to wrap their heads around yet another change, one that will officially make the parents empty nesters.WATCH: Al shares sentimental tribute during visit to Washington DCMORE: Al Roker expresses gratitude and inspires fans in latest sentimental videoAl revealed during a special interview that his son Nicholas is off to college, and as he and Deborah brace themselves for his big move, he's seeking advice from none other than former President Barack Obama.The beloved weatherman was recently in Washington DC to interview the President for a Today Show special, which aired Wednesday 13 April, about his upcoming Netflix series, Our Great National Parks, which premiered on the same day.As the two explored ​​Virginia's Great Falls National Park, the NBC host opened up about the fact that he will soon be an empty nester, and asked Obama how he and his wife should prepare.A post shared by TODAY (@todayshow)The candid conversationHe asked him: "Our son Nick is getting ready to go to college, he's about to leave.

upcoming series, “The First Lady” — but she met a certain president way back when. The 53-year-old recalled meeting former President Bill Clinton back on his campaign trail in 1992 during a chat on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Tuesday evening. “The Crown” alum found herself attending a luncheon with the prez-to-be, now 75, 30 years ago. Anderson remembered being so awestruck by Clinton, that she wanted him to phone her afterwards.“He did the most miraculous thing in the world, he shakes your hand, then he grabs your elbow and at the same time he holds your arm further up,” she told host Kimmel, 54. The “X-Files” actress went on, “[It was a] slightly intimate little thing.

Spotify executive Courtney Holt is exiting the streaming giant after a four-and-a-half-year run.

Tonight on Saturday Night Live, Weekend Update’s anchors tackled topics ranging from Barack Obama’s joke at President Biden’s expense, to Will Smith’s resignation from the Film Academy and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Grammys speech.