Bishop Marvin Sapp wed Dr. La’Boris Cole recently in a lavish wedding that included a helicopter arrival. Photos of the grandiose celebration had social media speculating about every detail, down to the cost! Well, Dr. Sapp cleared the air on Easter Sunday during the service, denying that church money funded their wedding.

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Yes, The Wedding Was Tea! 

Essence covered the Sapp wedding, revealing that the couple wed on March 20 at his church, The Chosen Vessel. He reportedly wore two suits with red bottoms that day, while she donned a princess-style, strapless gown with a long veil. Dr. La’Boris arrived in a helicopter. And the wedding was a black-tie affair, complete with a ballerina performance. Soon, the internet started yapping about the celebration’s luxurious elements.

Dr. La’Boris Cole Sapp Says Her Husband Is “Integral”

So, while speaking to the congregation on Sunday, Dr. La’Boris reportedly thanked her husband for accepting her in full and never making it a competition between them.

“Make sure you know who you’re marrying, that you don’t marry somebody trying to compete with you. So, Bishop, thank you so much for taking all of me, all that came with me, ministry, goofy, loud, happy, loving,” she said.

La’Boris added that Marvin Sapp is a good man who doesn’t defraud the church. “You don’t take or rob the church. The church didn’t pay for the wedding, y’all stop lying. God’s been good to me.”

Dr. La’Boris speaking on her husband’s character comes a year after his “close the doors” controversy. At the time, video surfaced of him encouraging a conference crowd in 2024 to donate to the church, and encouraging what appeared to be ushers to “close the doors.” He said on the ‘Rickey Smiley Morning Show’ last year that the resurfaced footage led to death threats against his family. However, he clarified that the donations went back to the church’s conference budget, denying that he cashed in on any of it.

“I’m not walking around here trying to be a pimp. I’m not trying to take advantage of people. That’s never been my passion. I’m serious about ministry,” Marvin Sapp explained on the morning show.

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Marvin Sapp’s Wife Slams Rumors About Helicopter Arrival

In addition to clearing up their wedding’s funding, Dr. La’Boris Cole Sapp also addressed her unique wedding entrance. The helicopter. Mrs. Sapp clarified that she bought the helicopter, not her husband. She added that “everybody’s not broke and everybody don’t need the church’s money.” Dr. La’Boris said she’s surrendered her life to God who has blessed her and the bishop with “multiple streams of income” outside of the church. “When he wasn’t getting paid here, God still blessed him,” she told the congregation on Resurrection Sunday.

“I told God a long time ago, I’m not going to serve you and your people and I’m broke,” she said, as reported by theJasmineBrand.

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Roomies, y’all already know Russell Wilson is always reminding Ciara that he’s down to grow their family any chance he gets. Well, after Ciara came through and dropped it low in a new TikTok video, fans are saying he looks like he’s ready for baby Cinco and Seis!

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Russell Wilson Isn’t Hiding It — Ciara’s Twerk Has Him Thinking About Babies

When it comes to Ciara, Russell Wilson stays locked in! The husband and wife popped out on TikTok with a lil’ fun video, vibing to DaBaby’s single, ‘Pop Dat Thang.’ Ciara popped it — literally, showing off her twerking skills, but while fans always love to see her dance, they kept their eyes on Russell’s reaction because he made it crystal clear that he was loving every second. As soon as DaBaby hit the lyric, “spread that,” Russell quickly threw up a lil’ hand gesture to show exactly where his head was at, if you catch our drift. Peep the video below.

The Internet Can’t Get Enough Of Russell & Ciara

After The Shade Room posted the clip of Russell and Ciara, fans flooded the comment section. Plenty of folks said a new Baby Wilson is definitely on the way, while others said they just love seeing Russell and Ciara pop up on their timelines.

Instagram user @sunrai777_ wrote, “Cinco & Seis on da way 👶🏽👶🏽” 

Instagram user @1_tauniemarie wrote, “Honestly the only celeb couple that i genuinely enjoy 🔥” 

While Instagram user @_cassanova wrote, “Russel ain’t ever been threatened by a good time🤰🏽😭” 

Then Instagram user @jessyouknowthebest wrote, “Everyone saying she’s about to be pregnant.. idk it’s giving she already is.” 

Instagram user @_jess2pretty wrote, “Ciara is the problem 🤭🤭🤭” 

Another Instagram user @bryttain_ wrote, “Russell is happy he married Ciara 👏🏾👏🏾 his own entertainment at home 🫶🏾” 

Instagram user @elsrich wrote, “But when the man asks for cinco, he’s the wild one 😂😂😂😂” 

While another Instagram user @il_scrappys_back wrote, “I love them two DOWN!! Lol ❤️❤️” 

Then, another Instagram user @anniethelibra wrote, “She’s a Scorpio & he lovesss it there 😂 IYKYK 🤭” 

Finally, Instagram user @official.nicoleee_ wrote, “This why she always pregnant 😂😂” 

Ciara’s Model Walk & Hand On Her Belly Has Fans Goin’ WILD

Before Russell’s spicy reaction to Ciara’s twerk, fans were already convinced Baby Cinco might be on the way. The internet was on CiCi heavy after she showed off her model walk in March while attending Karol G’s Con Cora Land event in Miami. Some fans couldn’t get over CiCi’s video as she looked stunning in a deep red sleeveless top and feathery red skirt, serving a mean walk. Meanwhile, the internet detectives were busy speculating whether she was dropping hints that she was expecting her fifth child. While strutting, Ciara placed her hand on her stomach. On top of that, she added the caption, “Llamame MAMAZOTA :),” which means ‘MamaZota’ in English, fueling even more rumors. Right now, there’s still no word on whether baby number five is on the way, but fans are definitely cosigning Russell’s dream of expanding their family.

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Offset has been sued by a Detroit casino for allegedly not paying his $100K tab days after he was shot in Florida.

According to documents obtained by TMZ on Wednesday, April 8, the rapper (real name Kiari Kendrell Cephus) is being sued by the MotorCity Casino Hotel for breach of contract, fraud and more. The casino claimed that Offset opened a credit line of $100K with the establishment in March 2024.

The casino’s lawsuit claimed that they could not reach Offset to pay the alleged debt, so they attempted to take the money out of the musician’s account directly — an alleged agreement made when Offset opened the line of credit. The casino alleged that there was not enough money in Offset’s account to settle the debt.

In a statement to Us Weekly, a rep for Offset shared, “We are working toward a resolution.”

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Cardi B’s estranged husband, Offset, is recovering after being shot outside a casino in Florida. A spokesperson for the former Migos rapper (real name Kiari Kendrell Cephus) confirmed to Complex on Monday, April 6, that Offset was the victim of a shooting near the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. The Seminole, Florida […]

Two days before MotorCity Casino’s lawsuit was filed, news broke that Offset had been shot near the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

“We can confirm Offset was shot and is currently at the hospital receiving medical care,” the rapper’s rep told Complex in a statement on Monday, April 6. “He is stable and being closely monitored.”

Seminole County, Florida, police told Page Six that no life-threatening injuries were sustained in the shooting. (Before the shooting Offset was reportedly hanging out with fans at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino and displayed no obvious signs of trouble.)

“We are aware of an incident that occurred at a valet area after 7 p.m. Monday outside of Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood that resulted in non-life threatening injuries to an individual who was transported to Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood,” a police spokesperson said to the outlet. “Seminole Police were on site immediately and the situation was contained quickly. Two individuals have been detained by police. The investigation is ongoing. The site is secure and there is no threat to the public. Operations continue as normal.”

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Offset is best known for being a member of the rap group Migos, which also consisted of Quavo and Takeoff who was Offset’s cousin. In November 2022, Takeoff was killed in a shooting in Houston, Texas. He was 28. Offset and Quavo disbanded Migos one year later.

“Things on the business side wasn’t turning to my favor. I’ve got kids and family,” Offset said of the decision to halt Migos during an October 2025 appearance on the “Baby, This Is Keke Palmer” podcast. “I’m just getting older and getting more smart, paying more attention to my money and my finances. I felt like I wanted a bigger piece, not from [Quavo and Takeoff] but from the business.”

The rapper has also made headlines over the years for his romance with Cardi B. The pair, who share daughter Kulture, 7, son Wave, 4, and daughter Blossom, 19 months, were married from 2017 to 2024.

Gavin Rossdale is revealing what it was really like living next to Britney Spears. During an April 2026 interview, the Bush musician called the “Oops!… I Did It Again” singer a “real character” and reflected on an experience when she came over and went swimming together.

Gavin Rossdale Recalls Swimming With Britney Spears

In an April 7 interview with Sirius XM’s Page Six Radio, Rossdale reflected on a time when he went swimming with Spears, something that the “Toxic” singer had already discussed a few years ago.

“Of course,” he replied. “How could you forget that?” He went on to describe how they used to be neighbors and that she “got on really well” with him and his children.

“Well, we were neighbors. And so she came round, I think, when the kids were small, and she was a real character,” he recalled.

He went on to praise the pop star, calling her “lovely” and “amazing.” He also called her “a great swimmer.”

Gavin Rossdale’s Kids Were A Big Fan Of Britney Spears

The hosts asked if Rossdale’s children –  Kingston, now 19, Zuma, now 17, and Apollo, now 12 – got along with Spears’ two sons: Sean Preston, now 20, and Jayden James, now 19.

However, he revealed that they were all “too busy chatting with Britney.”

He also opened up on his parenting style, revealing that it was important to him not to raise “jerks.”

“That’s all I put my mind to, not forcing any doctrine on them. Not too many guardrails,” he explained. “Just be there and make them be cool and nice and kind and sort of interested in other people. And not self-obsessed.”

Rossdale continued, “Just try and lift their heads up to the world and see it…I just wanted them to be good people, and they are.”

Gavin Rossdale Reflects On Co-Parenting With Gwen Stefani

Rossdale and Gwen Stefani split in 2015. She went on to marry Blake Shelton in 2021, adding another dynamic to their co-parenting relationship.

“It is an interesting kind of [relationship],” Rossdale told Fox News Digital in March. “It’s a two-lane highway, you know, but they don’t ever seem to merge, which is fine.”

“[She’s] probably doing the best she can, and I’m doing the best I can,” he continued. “And the kids are growing up, so I’m a proud proponent of the system.”

Britney Spears Spends Time With Her Sons On A Yacht

Meanwhile, Britney Spears has reconnected with her two sons following the end of her controversial 13-year conservatorship, which lasted from February 2008 to November 2021, when it was finally struck down by a judge.

On March 30, the “Gimme More” singer took to Instagram to share several photos and videos of herself on a yacht with her two sons, whom she shares with her ex-husband, Kevin Federline.

“I’m flying, I’m flying, Jack – I better stay present whenever I can,” Britney wrote in the caption, seemingly making a “Titanic” reference.

She then added, “I better stay present whenever I can. I should disappear for how slow they went on that boat … I can still dream folks !!! PS… it’s been five years, JUST SAYING!” Many fans believe that her P.S. was in regards to the end of her conservatorship.

Britney’s Sons Will Be ‘Spending Time With Her’ Following DUI Arrest

On Thursday, March 4, the “Criminal” singer was arrested on suspicion of a DUI while driving near her home in Ventura, California. At the time, a rep revealed that her sons would be spending more time with her following her arrest.

“Her boys are going to be spending time with her. Her loved ones are going to come up with an overdue needed plan to set her up for success for well being,” the rep said.

The California Highway Patrol claimed that the Princess of Pop was “driving erratically at a high rate of speed … showed signs of impairment and submitted to a series of field sobriety tests” and “was subsequently arrested for a violation of California Vehicle Code section 23152(g), driving under the influence of a combination of drugs and alcohol.”

Her rep called it “an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable,” but went on to say, “Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law and hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney’s life. Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time.”

Marsai Martin came in HAWT for quarter two, and she’s heating up social media with a glimpse of her year so far. The actress made it clear she was the meal and the snack in Q2, and fans agree that there’s no crumbs!

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Masai Martin Is Servin’ Lewks & Leaving NO Crumbs In Q2

Marsai Martin isn’t playing in quarter two, and it shows! The ‘Black-ish’ star dropped some new photos on Instagram flexing her style, and fans are living for her glow-up. In the carousel, she serves in a variety of looks one pic shows her rocking an all-black outfit with a custom tee featuring her name. Another close-up shows her glam and the face is beat, okay! Then she stunts in a silver backless mini dress. The bawdy? Tea! The waist? Invisible! And those legs have fans begging for her workout routine. Marsai kept her caption short, just writing, ‘Q2’ with a dinner plate emoji — and trust, fans are eating her pics all the way UP!

Marsai’s Q2 Glow-Up Has Fans SHOOK & Obsessed!

Fans flooded The Shade Room’s comment section after seeing Marsai’s photos. Some said she’s always been tea and stays slaying, while others couldn’t get over how fast she’s grown up.

Instagram user @prissykhrissy_ wrote, “She the Birthday 😍” 

Instagram user @sweetmia3 wrote, “She’s so grown up 😭😭 beautiful 😍” 

While Instagram user @hit_different___ wrote, “‘Always so lady like’ tasteful !” 

Then Instagram user @biggyazztv wrote, “SHE IS THE MOMENT 😍😍😍 ALL OF THEMMMM 🥰🥳. She is blossoming so gracefully & I love to see it 🥹💕” 

Another Instagram user @___leecash___ wrote, “She is who tf she thinks she’s issssss 🔥😍😮‍💨🙌🏾” 

Instagram user @mermaidvibezz2 wrote, “She’s very pretty and super talented 🔥” 

While another Instagram user @something.about.simone wrote, “😍😍😍 Gorgeous.” 

Then another Instagram user @ourlove.abroad wrote, “They grow up so fast🥹” 

Instagram user @ambellla wrote, “I’m just not ready for her to be an adult yet 😩 da baby is all grown up 😢” 

Finally, Instagram user @maequnrobinson wrote, “Marsai know she fine. 😍” 

From Award Season To Q2, Marsai Has The TL On Lock

Marsai might be eating up quarter two, but she didn’t play around in Q1 either. She had folks online locked in on her looks during award show season. At the Oscars alone, she served in a chocolate strapless dress. She let the gown do all of the talking, paring it with just a thick choker necklace and diamond bracelets. The look and the glam? Straight-up award worthy! Swipe below to see the photos.

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Spring may be in full bloom, but it’s easy to look ahead to summer vacation — the promise of travel, good food, and an adventure beyond the mundanity of everyday life, even better if there’s someone to share it with or meet along the way. Italy is a popular destination, with its own romance baked into its atmosphere, and that’s why beloved romantic comedies, like Roman Holiday and Under the Tuscan Sun, have used the country as their setting to explore romance. The latest rom-com stamping its passport there is You, Me & Tuscany, led by The Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey and Black Bag star Regé-Jean Page.

Directed by Kat Coiro (Marry Me), You, Me & Tuscany wears its heart on its sleeve for Nancy Meyers and Richard Curtis while delivering a fresh, original big studio romantic comedy. Bailey and Page’s chemistry sells its premise while being supported by a memorable cast and a gorgeous setting. In a way, You, Me & Tuscany is like spaghetti: warm, familiar, and filling. It delivers what it promises and has a good time doing it.

What Is ‘You, Me & Tuscany’ About?

After being fired from a house sitting job, Anna (Bailey) has a chance encounter with an Italian real estate agent, Matteo (Lorenzo de Moor), in a hotel bar. He convinces her to throw caution to the wind and go to Italy. But once she gets to his hometown, Anna decides to squat at Matteo’s empty villa after she can’t find a place to stay. When his family discovers her staying there, Anna pretends to be engaged to Matteo. What starts as a simple lie gets more complicated when she continues to spend more time with them, especially Matteo’s attractive cousin/adopted brother, Michael (Page).

While much of the plot has shades of While You Were Sleeping, the setting trades a wintery Chicago for the summer escape of Tuscany. From Matteo’s villa to Michael’s vineyard to the family restaurant in the town square, You, Me & Tuscany captures the beauty of the region. However, it goes further than just sweeping landscapes and historic architecture. Similarly to Under the Tuscan Sun, Anna starts as a visitor to the region but quickly immerses herself into the culture because of Matteo’s family. Anna is looking for a sense of belonging, and the warmth of this Italian family embraces her with open arms. By extension, You, Me & Tuscany invites audiences into the culture and customs of this town, dropping you during a local summer festival with their own traditions, like barrel racing. With this type of narrative immersion, the region isn’t just a vacation but a character in its own right.

Another key aspect that makes the world of You, Me & Tuscany feel lived in are the supporting characters. Not merely a backdrop to the two leads, the cast around Bailey and Page are just as entertaining. Stella Pecollo‘s Francesca, Matteo’s sister, is her own loose canon of comedy, dropping nuggets of her own secret love affair with a plumber named Luigi (no relation to Super Mario Bros.). Marco Calvani‘s Lorenzo, a taxi driver who Anna befriends, provides Anna with enthusiastic yet earnest support as she navigates lying to Matteo’s family and starts to fall for Michael. Even Anna’s best friend, Claire (Aziza Scott), still has a presence despite remaining stateside for Anna’s Italian adventure. These side characters are just as rich, bringing their own flavor that enhances the central love story.

‘You, Me & Tuscany’ Proves Regé-Jean Page Is Still a Romantic Leading Man

A good rom-com can have a decent plot and play with tried and true tropes. But without chemistry between its leads, the movie’s still going to fall apart. Thankfully, this is not the case with Regé-Jean Page and Halle Bailey, as their chemistry makes Anna and Michael’s attraction believable. What helps is that the two briefly meet after Anna arrives in town and has a rude encounter with Michael after he takes the sandwich she was about to purchase. Already there are sparks, which ignite the flames of what becomes a sizzling love story.

Bridgerton became a global phenomenon off the backs of Phoebe Dynevor and Regé-Jean Page, and their chemistry set the bar of excellence for what a historical romance series could be. Page’s performance as Duke Simon Hastings was so mesmerizing that he earned an Emmy nomination for the role. In his first romantic role since then, it’s abundantly clear that Bridgerton wasn’t a one-time thing. With You, Me & Tuscany, Page is a romantic leading man in his own right. As Michael, he has an effortless charm and magnitude that you can’t look away from. When it comes to the Costa family, Page carries Michael’s weight of responsibility as the brother who stayed while holding some resentment towards the prodigal son who seemingly got the girl. Plus, it turns out Page is a gifted singer, as Michael serenades Anna with his rendition of Mario‘s “Let Me Love You.”

On the flip side, Halle Bailey’s Anna wasn’t planning to find love in Italy. Anna is a culinary school dropout still grieving her mother’s death, something she later bonds over with Michael. She’s been so content pretending to live someone else’s life through house sitting that she forgot to live her own dreams. Thanks to Michael and the Costa family, her passion for cooking slowly returns. Due to this, Page does more of the heavy lifting with the love story, while Bailey brings more of her strengths to Anna’s personal journey. This isn’t to say Bailey doesn’t bring anything to the love story, far from it. Michael carries himself as the responsible one of the family, but Anna draws out his more playful side, which is thanks to Bailey’s natural charisma. She even has a great chemistry with de Moor when Anna meets Matteo in New York. With this and The Little Mermaid, Bailey continues to hone her acting skills.

‘You, Me & Tuscany’ Offers a Promising Future for Theatrical Rom-Coms

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In the words of Ted Lasso, I believe in rom-communism. I was brought up during a time when there was a steady output of romantic comedies as part of a studio’s annual slate. During the 2010s, the genre was seemingly abandoned, reduced only to being found on streaming. This isn’t to say there haven’t been romantic gems on streaming; Netflix kicked off the year with the Emily Henry adaptation of People We Meet on Vacation, which is its own form of romantic travel escapism. In the years since, many fans have grown nostalgic for the greats of the ’90s and ’00s, like You’ve Got Mail and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. There have been a few studio rom-coms that have broken through, like Crazy Rich Asians and Anyone But You, but too few have been given a real chance in theaters.

You, Me & Tuscany evokes those types of romantic comedies we’ve been missing. The movie isn’t reinventing the wheel — it is ultimately a love story that plays with familiar tropes in a beautiful setting. But it does remind audiences why we love these movies in the first place. You, Me & Tuscany is now part of this rom-com legacy, and if audiences enjoy it enough, perhaps it will signal to major studios that original rom-coms are worth investing in again.

You, Me & Tuscany releases in theaters April 10.

An audio recording has surfaced, capturing Melissa Gilbert lashing out at the parents of two children who accused her husband, Timothy Busfield, of sexual abuse.

The furious footage of the actress was released after she gave her first interview since Busfield’s brief arrest, saying their life is “done,” even if the actor is cleared of the charges.

Melissa Gilbert noted that she didn’t speak out before now to honor the request of his lawyers, but decided to address the situation now because they’ve been “hearing and reading too much untruth.”

Melissa Gilbert Joined Her Husband For A Police Interview Months Before His Arrest

Gilbert went off on the parents of two children who accused her husband, Busfield, of abuse.

The actor-director was arrested briefly after being officially charged with child sex abuse on January 9, in connection with the alleged incidents involving minors, which are said to have occurred on the set of Fox’s “The Cleaning Lady.”

In a November 2025 interview with Albuquerque Police detective Marvin Brown, the “Little House on the Prairie” star joined her husband for the session and sounded angry while addressing the parents of her husband’s accusers.

“You’re here with my wife, Melissa Gilbert, and I,” Busfield tells the detective on the call before Brown goes ahead to read him his Miranda rights.

Elsewhere in their conversation, the actor told the detective that he was never alone with the boys and that all he wanted to do was to create a playful environment on the set of the film.

“It’s ridiculous that I would ever be inappropriate with the little boys,” Busfield said in the recording obtained by USA Today.

The Actress Slammed Parents Of Her Husband’s Accusers While Defending His Approach To Creating A Playful Environment

During the interview, Gilbert defended her husband and shared her belief that the case won’t help the alleged victims/

“It’s cruel, and it’s vindictive, and it’s disgusting. And in my opinion, that does nothing to help these children. It only hurts them,” she told the cop.

The actress seemingly approved of the way Busfield handled things on the set of the film, as she described it as friendly, while also explaining that he only wanted to make them comfortable.

“It’s really important that the kids feel comfortable with the people they’re working with. So, it’s just standard practice to become as friendly with them as possible so that they trust you, so they open up on screen,” she told Brown. “I always admired the way Tim works with children because he makes them so comfortable.”

Melissa Gilbert Hinted That She And Timothy Busfield Used To Be Close With The Parents

Gilbert hinted that she and her husband used to be close to the parents of the boys, and would often host cast parties in their house that had the boys and their parents in attendance. Sometimes, they’ll also attend other parties hosted by the families of other cast and crew members.

“Adorable boys. They’re boys,” she said. “They’re cute, fun little boys. I mean, I’ve Christmas shopped for them. I know them.”

“These are good kids,” Busfield added. “These are good kids.”

The couple then blamed the parents for what they believe is a legal witch hunt, particularly because the boys were recast at some point, causing them to lose out on the money they were being paid.

“It’s Warner Brothers Safety Protocol as it is probably legally … that establishes that precedent where you’re never alone (with children),” Busfield stated.

Timothy Busfield Said There Was ‘No Protocol’ For Touching Children On Set

The actor noted that there was no protocol for touching children on set, and he did not particularly need one as he hoped to promote a “playful environment.”

“Whether I’d tickle the kids or tell them they did a great job, it was like a coach. I would treat them like a coach. That was my job. Great on this, great on that, all positive,” he told police.

When asked if he tickled or hugged the children on set, Busfield replied: “I don’t remember overtly tickling the boys ever, but it wouldn’t be uncommon for me to.”

“What is the protocol for touching children and picking them up and touching?” Brown asked him.

“It’s not not allowed at all. There’s no protocol. I mean, I’m always around people. It would be in front of the parents. There would never (be) a weird moment about it. I don’t really remember picking those boys up,” Busfield said. “It’s disgusting. Never anything of any sexual, any weird ever with them. Just that’s disgusting.”

Busfield has since denied the charges brought against him. On February 6, a New Mexico grand jury formally charged him with four counts of criminal sexual contact involving a child. His trial is now set for May 2027.

Melissa Gilbert Calls Her Husband’s Side Of The Story ‘The Truth’

The actress recently sat for an interview on “Good Morning America,” where she lamented the controversy plaguing her husband.

“Our life, as we knew it, is done,” she said. “We are grieving what we had. All of our plans, all of our dreams, all of our ideas, all of our projects − for Tim, it’s done. He’s canceled. Even if he’s exonerated, he will always be that guy.”

During the interview, hosted by George Stephanopoulos, the actress also admitted that the accusations were not new to her, noting she married Busfield fully aware of the past allegations.

“When Tim and I got together, the internet existed. I didn’t go into my relationship blind. I’m neither naive nor am I complicit,” Gilbert said, per The Blast.

She continued, “I talked to him about it. I asked him questions about it. I heard his side of the story — which nobody has ever heard — which is the truth. And when the time is right, and that is not now, Tim will tell the truth of all of these past allegations when he needs to.”