Toronto mayor Rob Ford is chatting with U.S. cable news networks ahead of his new Canadian television show debut.
Prior to an interview with CNN's Bill Weir set to be shown on Monday on AC360, Fox News aired an exclusive conversation with the embattled politician on Sunday where Ford stated that he is seeking professional treatment.
"I’m seeking professional help, I’m not an alcoholic, I’m not a drug addict," said Ford to FNC's senior national correspondent John Roberts. "Have I had my outbursts in the past? Absolutely I have John. But you know what I’m only human. I’ve made mistakes I’ve apologized. That’s all I can do."
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Ford has come under fire for his admission to smoking crack as well as his numerous outrageous and controversial antics.
Roberts said he spoke to Ford during a break from filming the mayor's forthcoming Canadian TV talk show Ford Nation, which will air on the Sun News Network on Monday.
Meanwhile on CNN, Weir interviewed the brother of the Toronto mayor, Doug -- a city councilmember who will also feature on Ford Nation -- for a Friday segment of AC360.
Promos have begun airing for the CNN follow-up, the Rob Ford interview at 8 p.m. on Monday. Weir teased the interview:
Roberts Sunday interview with Ford on Fox News:
