People News
Sesame star David Beckham
Apr 29, 2008, 11:00 GMT
British soccer player David Beckham and sons watch the Los Angeles Lakers play the Denver Nuggets in their first round NBA playoff game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, USA, 20 April 2008. EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT
David Beckham has filmed a guest appearance for 'Sesame Street'.
The Los Angeles Galaxy soccer star teamed up with one of the hit US TV show's most famous puppets, Elmo, to introduce a new word to the programme's millions of young viewers.
The father-of-three - who is married to Spice Girl Victoria - chose the word 'persistence' and went on to explain why it was so important to him.
A source said: "David has always been a huge fan of the show. When he was a kid he watched it and was more than happy to go on.
"He loves dealing with kids and thought it would be a great way to get through to them. He has developed a great understanding of children because of his own boys and coaching at the Beckham soccer schools."
'Sesame Street' - which features puppets created by Jim Henson - began in 1969 and has broadcast more than 4,000 episodes.
Beckham is the latest in a long line of celebrities to appear in the show.
Robert De Niro, Jamie Foxx, REM and James Blunt are just a few names to have made an appearance alongside puppets Bert and Ernie, Cookie Monster, Big Bird and Count von Count.
(C) BANG Media International
COMMENT
blog comments powered by DisqusLatest Headlines in People
- 1. Andrew Garfield faked mother death
- 2. Florence Welch feels more British
- 3. Kim Kardashian's deposition divorce date to take place in June
- 4. Nick Lachey takes his pregnant wife on holiday
- 5. David Beckham wants two more kids
Older Talkback
