Andy Crane, a television personality, first made an appearance on the 1986 children’s program The Broom Cupboard. He left TV to pursue a successful career in the public eye.
Andy Crane was a big hit on BBC’s the Broom Cupboard (Image: BBC)
What is the TV personality currently doing? Andy Crane is best known for making his 39th year old debut on the children’s television program The Broom Cupboard.
Since 2019, Andy, 61, has been brightening people’s days on Greatest Hits Radio by turning heads, and he now looks very different from how he looked in his Broom Cupboard days.
He first appeared on TV in 1986, taking over from Phillip Schofield on BBC’s Broom. The show, which helped launch the careers of Andi Peters, Toby Anstis and Zoe Ball, featured stars in a control desk room as the presenters introduced the programs.
The 61-year-old, who was one of the most recognizable presenters on television, was just 29 when he joined the puppet Gordon on Going Live! the following year.
Up until 1990, he remained with Broom before appearing on the popular music program Top of the Pops. He also served as Bad Influence’s face! in the 1990s, including Violet Berlin.
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Andy Crane pictured with Lionel Blair and the Jive Bunny (Image: Mirrorpix)
His impressive career, however, didn’t end there. On Saturdays, Andy also hosted a children’s program called Motormouth for ITV. He appeared on What’s Up Doc as well. and Challenge TV.
The host also appeared on Channel M’s Manchester news program. According to Rayo, he is now residing in Lake District, which is a picturesque location.
Andy started out as a tea boy for Radio Manchester before making his debut with Greatest Hits Radio in 2019.
Andy now works for Greatest Hits Radio(Image: Getty Images)
When asked about getting the part, he said, “I wrote to Piccadilly Radio in Manchester when I was living in the USA, and they wrote back! ” I started out as a tea boy there in 1981, and I’ve since had my first performance there for 35 years.
On Greatest Hits Radio, including The Top 10 at 10 and Midnight Music Marathon, Andy, who was born in Morecambe, Lancashire, plays three hours of the best songs from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.
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Andy can be heard weekly presenting the best of music from the 70s (Image: Supplied)
He also plays on radiowaves on weekday afternoons, with the craziest disco tunes from Greatest Hits Radio 70s, luckily for his fans. “Great music and lots of laughter are what he promises his listeners will enjoy.”
In a heartfelt social media post over the weekend, pop star Robbie Williams shared with fans an update on the deteriorating health of his parents and his mother-in-law.
Robbie Williams gives parents and mother-in-law an update on her health.
Robbie Williams recently posted a candid health update on both his parents and his mother-in-law. The former Take That star, who is currently on a Britpop stadium tour, revealed that his mum who suffers with dementia is unable to recognise him now.
He continued, citing the fact that his father, who he has credited with fostering his love of music, has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and is currently unable to leave the house.
Additionally, his mother-in-law battles Parkinson’s, Lupus, and cervical cancer simultaneously. The pop star, who is on tour and is dealing with a virus, wrote: “Things at home with my parents” in a protracted emotional post. VERY fragile at this very moment.
He added: “It’s real world stuff that deeply affects me and my wife. And if my wife is affected, you can bet I am. So the maths are: Virus + ill parents + stadium tour.”
Janet Williams and Robbie Williams are pictured with their mother.
The star who shot to fame in the nineties, alongside Gary Barlow, Jason Orange, Mark Owen and Howard Donald, continued: “Every single moment of every single day is in preparation for those 2+ hours on stage. “
He remarked, “Outside of that, too? ” I don’t have anything. Nothing is available. I don’t mind telling those around me that I need to be protected. And I give them protection.
He assured viewers that he would be “on top of his game,” but that he had nothing to offer or give for the time being. He also assured them of his commitment to making each show as amazing as the other.
His sincere and sincere statement comes after he recently paid tribute to his family on stage and said he “isn’t ready for it” in reference to his mother’s inability to remember him.
He told the crowd, “My mother has dementia, and she is no longer aware of who I am. She is unsure of her current location. My father is unable to leave the house because of Parkinson’s.
He continued, “He used to sing with me every night on stage, he would steal the show, be charming, and then wander backstage for a glass of red wine.”
He can’t leave the house right now, Robbie said. My mother-in-law has three illnesses, which I adore and worship all the time.
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She supports cancer, Parkinson’s, and lupus. She is the most iloquent woman, and he said, “She is fighting, fighting, fighting.”
He said to the audience, “It’s a strange place to be, this place we find ourselves, 51 years old, it’s very strange to be the grown up,” and finished his remarks. I’m not prepared for it.
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What he believed to be the woman who had altered his life reached out to him.
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Ore Oduba has revealed that he was duped.
Presenter, consumer journalist and Strictly star Ore Oduba has revealed that he was duped. after being contacted by someone he thought was one of his heroes. Oduba, who once taught people how to avoid scams on BBC show Claimed and Shamed, has shared a tearful admission after believing he had been contacted by life coach and author Mel Robbins.
Oduba, 39, has shared a six-minute video on Instagram saying scammers targeted him after he shared his passion for Robbins, who has 20million followers thanks to her life-changing theories – including the book The Let Them Theory.
The scam came after Oduba had appeared on ITV’s Loose Women and shared his love of Mel Robbins, then took to social media.
He stated, “I reposted that interview, I tagged the Mel Robbins podcast, the Let Me Theory, tagged Mel, tagged everyone who cared, and then I received an email from my agent who forwarded on an email from the Mel Robbins podcast team.” They were aware of who I was, and I could have sobbed. The Mel Robbins podcast team sent me an email.
He continued, “I told Mel everything. how she had altered my life. And I figuratively stated at the end of the email that being who I am is everything. Thank you so much for reaching out.
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Oduba cried as he claimed he was then invited to join the top 15 podcasts in the USA, Robbins. He said, “I’m reading this back, and I know what it caused me to feel.” I responded with “Mel, I’m holding back tears,” and I wrote back. Is this true, really? You must have AI assisting you in getting to know all of these fans.
Mel responded, “of course it’s me – it’s Mel Robbins.” So I was left in tears on an Avanti West Coast train from Birmingham to London, thinking that my entire life was about to change. I absolutely lost my s**t.
By the way, I once hosted a show about scammers. I watched enough Watchdog to last a lifetime, but that doesn’t prevent me from getting involved. Never did I believe I would be defrauded.
Oduba became aware that Mel Robbins’ name had been spelled incorrectly and that the email had come from a Gmail address. He was phony when he contacted Mel Robbins PR via her official website.
He stated in an Instagram post, “I’m embarrassed, I’m embarrassed, and I’m human.” I didn’t expect to be defrauded, but this shows it can happen to anyone. particularly with AI’s assistance and manipulation. How quickly I became “hooked” is terrifying. It’s so frightening, and it was SO convincing.
The Let Them Theory, Mel Robbins’ smash hit, is read.
He continued, “I’ve never made it known how much Mel Robbins, her book, and podcast have aided me through a very difficult time.”
Truth be told, I almost got into trouble with something I so fervently wanted to believe was true for me (sidenote). When I made this video, I realized how frequently we do the same thing in relationships as well.
It’s most likely telling you the truth, so listen to your gut. Don’t be defrauded; it’s not fun.
“I’m so grateful to them for their prompt response and continue to be inspired by and love Mel Robbins. It was too late for me, which is unfortunate.
Ore Oduba is a prominent British TV and radio presenter, actor, and stage performer. He first rose to national attention as the presenter of CBBC’s Newsround from 2008 to 2013 and later went on to host shows like The One Show, This Morning, ITV ’s game show Hardball, and BBC’s charity specials including And They’re Off! for Sport Relief.
Ore sat down as he described the incident.
His big breakthrough came in 2016, when he won the 14th series of Strictly Come Dancing, earning both critical acclaim and mass affection. That victory launched him into further public-facing roles—from guest presenting on BBC Radio 2 to hosting the Strictly Live Tour to performing at events like the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Ore is a skilled stage actor who also specializes in broadcasting. He has appeared in musicals like Grease (UK tour), Curtains (West End debut in January 2020), Pretty Woman (UK & Ireland tour), and roles in The Rocky Horror Show. His television acting career began with the BBC drama Noughts + Crosses, and he advanced to the 2021 Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins final.
Former CNN legal analyst, former criminal defense attorney, motivational speaker, podcast host, and author Mel Robbins of America. In 2010, she published her first book, Stop Saying You’re Fine. Her signature “5-Second Rule,” a tool designed to break hesitation and prompt action, was introduced in her 2011 TEDx talk, which received tens of millions of views.
A deal has been signed in Qatar between the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) and M23 rebels, who are supported by Rwanda. Parties to a future peace agreement that will include the restoration of state control in the east of the nation are bound by the declaration.
Three people were killed and at least 10 were hurt when the Israeli army bombed Gaza’s only Catholic church on July 17; at least ten were hurt. Gabriele Romanelli, a parish priest who used to communicate with the late Pope Francis almost daily, was among the injured.
Following the attack, there were condemnation statements. Giorgia Meloni, the prime minister of Italy, called it “unacceptable.” Pope Leo claimed that it was “deeply saddened” and that it caused him to feel “vague” and “cowardly.”
The Israeli government responded quickly to the attack’s “regrett.”
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem was able to negotiate with the international outcry for church officials to visit the Christian community, deliver limited supplies of food and medicine to Muslim and Christian families, and eject some of the injured for treatment outside of Gaza.
Even though those in Gaza’s desperate need are appreciative of these humanitarian actions, they are yet another illustration of international failure. Why must negotiation be used to “earned” the delivery of food, water, and medicine? Why is political bargaining necessary when enshrined in international law?
The efforts of the church leaders are greatly appreciated by Palestinians. Their actions demonstrate moral coherence and compassion. However, it shouldn’t be necessary to take these actions. Occupying powers have legally binding obligations to the people under their control under international humanitarian law. It is legal for people to obtain access to essential services like food, water, medicine, and legal services.
When the occupying power controls access to borders, infrastructure, and life-sustaining resources, the 1949 Fourth Geneva Convention and the 1907 Hague Regulations make clear that civilians in occupied territory must be protected and provided with essential services. Aid is blocked or delayed, which is a war crime, not just inhumane.
Israeli practices continue impunously in Gaza and the West Bank while the occupying power is prohibited by international law from forcibly transferring the local population or settling its own citizens on occupied land. The occupier must guarantee nonstop access to humanitarian aid without interruption, including through political pressures or forced trade-offs.
On all of these issues, Israel has broken the law. However, Israel receives concessions in exchange for a promise to follow basic legal requirements in exchange for its use of collective punishment, starvation tactics, and attacks on civilian infrastructure like churches, hospitals, bakeries, and schools. The powers that execute these “deals” then spin them as diplomatic “successes.”
Pierre-Christophe Chatzisavas, the ambassador of the European Union to Jordan, made this clear during a recent lecture in Amman. According to him, “effective political pressure” was generated by EU “discussions” about addressing Israel’s violation of the EU-Israel partnership agreement’s human rights provisions. In response, Israel “agreed” to allow more food and aid deliveries, fuel for electricity and desalination, infrastructure improvements, the reopening of humanitarian corridors through Egypt and Jordan, and access for UN aid workers and observers.
The EU halted its 10 proposed sanctions after reaching an agreement. The action was characterized as a “cruel and unlawful betrayal” of its tenets, according to Amnesty International.
Israel’s failure to implement this “deal” is a problem, just like it did for all other countries before it. Gaza needs more than 500 trucks per day, according to EU sources who were quoted in the media. It’s unclear whether 80 trucks actually enter or how much of this aid actually gets to the recipients.
The Israeli army fires at anyone who attempts to defend these trucks from looters as gangs frequently attack aid convoys.
Numerous organizations and organizations are ringing the alarm about the daily malnutrition epidemic that causes children’s deaths. Even if the UN is under pressure to declare it, famine is still present.
Israeli forces and foreign mercenaries continue to kill people who are attempting to aid people at distribution centers run by the Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which was established to remove UNRWA’s role as the country’s aid agency for Palestinian refugees. Since GHF’s operations started in the middle of May, nearly 900 people have died at these locations.
Individual member states are still legally responsible if the EU as a whole refuses to act. Should European nations at the very least stop cooperating with institutions that are involved in the occupation and apartheid, and stop arms transfers and trade with illegal settlements. These are not optional political positions. They are legal obligations. And the rest of the world is also affected by this.
Imprisonment becomes a normalized state when war crimes are ignored in exchange for temporary relief, a situation that Israel should avoid by appealing to them to allow them to receive aid. Starvation is a viable means of conflict. The lives of citizens become bargaining chips.
The international community, which includes the EU, churches, and world leaders, must continue to offer compassion and assistance. However, justice cannot be replaced by this. Israel must be held to its legal and moral obligations, and this is why peace and resolve are important. Christians and Muslims must treat Palestinians as human beings with the rights to dignity, safety, and peace, not as pawns.
After defender Jess Carter claimed she had been “a lot of racial abuse” during Euro 2025, England are collaborating with police.
The Lionesses said in a statement on Sunday that they would stop making racist gestures before games because it was “clear we and football need to find another way to combat racism.”
Carter vowed to stop using social media, adding that she would.
The Football Association stated that it was “working with police to bring this hate crime to justice”
Carter, 27, said, “I have been subjected to a lot of racial abuse since the beginning of the tournament.
“While I believe that every fan has a right to their opinion on performance and results, I don’t believe it’s appropriate to criticize someone’s race or appearance.
Lotte Wubben-Moy, an England teammate, stated that she would also be leaving social media.
Carter was a member of the Euro 2022 winning squad, who made her England debut in 2017 and has 49 caps.
Prior to joining Gotham FC last summer, she won five Women’s Super League titles with Chelsea and began her career at Birmingham City.
The racist abuse directed at Jess Carter is heartbreaking and outrageous, the US National Women’s Soccer League side stated in a statement.
Jessica is a role model, leader, and a valued member of our Gotham FC family in addition to her world-class football skills.
The Lionesses and England’s Football Association support Jess, and we firmly believe that.
Abuse and discrimination should never be tolerated, according to Uefa, the governing body of European football. “In any situation, whether in football or society, in person or online, please.
Racial abuse in women’s football is not a new phenomenon.
Emma Sanders
Women’s football news correspondent for BBC Sport
After having a difficult experience in the opening game defeat by France, Carter has switched positions from left-back to centre-back in the absence of a smooth tournament. He has started every game for England in defence.
The inconsistentness of England’s defensive unit has been a source of controversy for a number of months, and Carter also faced difficult circumstances in their quarter-final against Sweden, which the Lionesses won on a penalty shootout after coming back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2.
After that game, she received racial abuse on social media, which is not unusual for women’s football.
Forward Lauren James was verbally abused similarly against her during the 2023 Women’s World Cup because of her standing in front of Nigerian forward Michelle Alozie in their final-16 victory.
Following a WSL defeat by Arsenal in December 2023, James’ club Chelsea issued a statement condemning it.
In response to such abuse, the Lionesses have frequently sided with one another, and Carter, the Football Association, and some of her team-mates had to make a player-led decision on Sunday to bring the matter up again.
Esme Morgan was pushed for a starting spot after a strong performance in the win over Sweden, but Carter’s place in the team was uncertain for Tuesday’s semi-final against Italy.
