Adele Roberts has told fans that she was undergoing chemotherapy during her appearance on Celebrity Bake Off.
The BBC Radio 1 DJ, 44, appeared in the charity special on Channel 4 on Sunday night (2 April), alongside fellow stars such as actor David Morrissey, comedian Lucy Beaumont, and diver and Olympic medallist Tom Daley.
Replying to a tweet from a fan who had called her “a warrior and a true inspiration” after watching her on the show, Roberts posted: “Thank you so much. I was actually on chemo in the tent. I was overheating most of the time. I had an ice machine to keep me cool.
“I also can’t remember most of this. I know I had an amazing day… but watching it back now is so special.”
Roberts was diagnosed with stage two bowel cancer in October 2021. She received the all clear from doctors in June last year.
The...
The BBC Radio 1 DJ, 44, appeared in the charity special on Channel 4 on Sunday night (2 April), alongside fellow stars such as actor David Morrissey, comedian Lucy Beaumont, and diver and Olympic medallist Tom Daley.
Replying to a tweet from a fan who had called her “a warrior and a true inspiration” after watching her on the show, Roberts posted: “Thank you so much. I was actually on chemo in the tent. I was overheating most of the time. I had an ice machine to keep me cool.
“I also can’t remember most of this. I know I had an amazing day… but watching it back now is so special.”
Roberts was diagnosed with stage two bowel cancer in October 2021. She received the all clear from doctors in June last year.
The...
- 4/3/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
The Wayans family took to social media to pay tribute to their family patriarch, Howell Wayans, who died at 86.
Marlon Wayans, one of the patriarch’s 10 children, shared an emotional message on his Instagram, saying goodbye to his father.
“Legend,” he wrote in the caption. “When i was a child I asked my Dad what did you want to be when grew up? He simply said ‘I wanted to be a man.’ I said ‘not a lawyer? A doctor? An actor?’ He said ‘just a man.’ I said ‘but every boy becomes a man.’ Dad said ‘Not true.’ I asked ‘then what’s a man?’ My Dad said ‘A man takes care of himself and his responsibilities. His family is always First.’ From that day on I wanted to be a Man.”
He then thanked his father for being an example for his sons. “I pray all young black boys...
Marlon Wayans, one of the patriarch’s 10 children, shared an emotional message on his Instagram, saying goodbye to his father.
“Legend,” he wrote in the caption. “When i was a child I asked my Dad what did you want to be when grew up? He simply said ‘I wanted to be a man.’ I said ‘not a lawyer? A doctor? An actor?’ He said ‘just a man.’ I said ‘but every boy becomes a man.’ Dad said ‘Not true.’ I asked ‘then what’s a man?’ My Dad said ‘A man takes care of himself and his responsibilities. His family is always First.’ From that day on I wanted to be a Man.”
He then thanked his father for being an example for his sons. “I pray all young black boys...
- 4/2/2023
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Wayans family is in mourning. The patriarch, Howell Wayans, has died. He was 86.
Marlons Wayans, one of Howell’s 10 famous children, took to Instagram on Saturday and announced the tragic news while also paying tribute to his late father. Marlon recalled a story from his childhood, when he asked his father what he wanted to be when he grew up.
“He simply said ‘I wanted to be a man,'” Wayans wrote in his caption. “I said ‘not a lawyer? A doctor? An actor?’ He said ‘just a man.’ I said ‘but every boy becomes a man.’ Dad said, ‘Not true.’ I asked ‘then what’s a man?’ My Dad said ‘A man takes care of himself and his responsibilities. His family is always First.’ From that day on I wanted to be a Man.'”
Read More: Marlon Wayans Doesn’t Think ‘White Chicks’ Would Work Now Because...
Marlons Wayans, one of Howell’s 10 famous children, took to Instagram on Saturday and announced the tragic news while also paying tribute to his late father. Marlon recalled a story from his childhood, when he asked his father what he wanted to be when he grew up.
“He simply said ‘I wanted to be a man,'” Wayans wrote in his caption. “I said ‘not a lawyer? A doctor? An actor?’ He said ‘just a man.’ I said ‘but every boy becomes a man.’ Dad said, ‘Not true.’ I asked ‘then what’s a man?’ My Dad said ‘A man takes care of himself and his responsibilities. His family is always First.’ From that day on I wanted to be a Man.'”
Read More: Marlon Wayans Doesn’t Think ‘White Chicks’ Would Work Now Because...
- 4/1/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Howell Wayans, the father of the Wayans family of entertainers, has died. He was 86.
Marlon Wayans posted a tribute of his father and confirmed his death on Instagram. In this post, Marlon said his father taught him how to be a man. A cause of death was not announced.
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Marlon Wayans (@marlonwayans)
“Thank you Pop for being an example of a man to all your boys. I pray all young Black boys can grow up to be a man like you,” Marlon wrote. “Baby boy loves you. And if ever I need you I know exactly where to find you… in my Bible that now sits by bed. Rest well. Kiss Ma for me. Tell her her babies miss her. I got two angels.”
Howell and his late wife Elvira, who died three years ago, raised their 10 children in New York City.
Marlon Wayans posted a tribute of his father and confirmed his death on Instagram. In this post, Marlon said his father taught him how to be a man. A cause of death was not announced.
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Marlon Wayans (@marlonwayans)
“Thank you Pop for being an example of a man to all your boys. I pray all young Black boys can grow up to be a man like you,” Marlon wrote. “Baby boy loves you. And if ever I need you I know exactly where to find you… in my Bible that now sits by bed. Rest well. Kiss Ma for me. Tell her her babies miss her. I got two angels.”
Howell and his late wife Elvira, who died three years ago, raised their 10 children in New York City.
- 4/1/2023
- by Joshua Vinson
- The Wrap
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.