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Daily Mail
2 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Konnie Huq recalls 'mortifying' wardrobe malfunction at the BAFTAs in a glitzy dress: 'My boobs exploded!'
Konnie Huq has revealed a 'mortifying' moment at the 2016 BAFTAs when she suffered a wardrobe malfunction on the red carpet. The presenter, 49, who shares sons shares Covie, 14, and Huxley, 11, with husband Charlie Brooker, opened up about the mishap as she appeared on Fabulous' No Parental Guidance podcast. She explained that at the time of the awards ceremony she was breastfeeding Huxley, who was five months old at the time. Konnie confessed that as a result her breasts ended up 'exploding with milk'. She recalled: 'I would leave the house before the baby had woken up. I'd wake up at five, had to express milk, leave the house before I'd even seen the baby.' 'I needed us to finish early. And if we didn't, I'd sit there with my boobs so in pain.' She continued: 'I was once at the BAFTAs in a sheer dress. I remember having to go to the toilets and then stuff loads of, like, tissue in my bra - and actually squeeze my boobs. 'Thank God, the red carpet bit is first because I could see two stains on me - not a good look'. Konnie became an on-screen favourite when she appeared as a CBBC Blue Peter presenter. She met her Black Mirror creator husband during an episode of his show, Screenwipe, in 2009 and they became engaged nine months later, in June 2010. Previously, the Blue Peter star admitted that she pressured Charlie into having marriage and babies in the early days of their relationship. Konnie said she gave the TV creator an ultimatum so that neither of them wasted their time with one another. Speaking on Sophie Ellis-Bextor's podcast Spinning Plates in 2022, Konnie said she always wanted to have children and feared Charlie didn't feel the same, so the conversation and deal breaker immediately came up. 'I always wanted to have kids... I always thought I'd have three kids and then I had two and was like, ''I'm done now,'' she began. 'But weirdly, Charlie didn't think he ever wanted kids. So when we got together, I was like, "if you're not a having kids kind of person than we're not compatible" But it turns out he was.' 'But he is really good with kids which you might not think cause of his miserable alter ego, but Charlie is a lamb in wolf's clothing.' Speaking about tying the knot so fast after meeting each other, Konnie said that at the time, her 'body clock was ticking'. 'I was in my mid-thirties and when you're in your mid-thirties with your body clock ticking, you sort of think, "I don't want to be in another relationship without it going anywhere", she said.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Konnie Huq reveals mortifying moment she had a wardrobe malfunction at the Baftas after wearing a sheer dress
SHE may be a super mum to two kids - but even Konnie Huq has had her fair share of parenting disasters. The legendary presenter, 50, who presented Blue Peter from 1997 to 2008, exclusively opened up to Fabulous' No Parental Guidance podcast about a child-related wardrobe malfunction. 4 4 Konnie explained the 2016 BAFTAs were a night to remember - for all the wrong reasons. Chatting to Louise Boyce and Hannah East on our brand new podcast, Konnie revealed how breastfeeding triggered not one - but two mortifying events. Konnie, who's mum to Covie and Huxley, now 13 and 11, says: ''There's two stories that stick out in my mind. Number one is boobs exploding with milk.'' The unfortunate but natural incident took place at the time when Konnie - who's married to Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker - was presenting King of the Nerds for Sky. The show was filmed in Chelmsford, which is more than an hour's drive away from London, where she lives. As at the time one of her kids was just five months, the mum couldn't stay there overnight - and decided to wake up at 5am instead. ''I would leave the house before the baby had woken up. ''I'd wake up at five, had to express milk, leave the house before I'd even seen the baby.'' Willing to get back home as soon as possible, Konnie would try to wrap the show whenever she could - but that wasn't always an option. ''I needed us to finish early. And if we didn't, I'd sit there with my boobs so in pain.'' Konnie - who also presented The Xtra Factor - then went on to share the mortifying blunder whilst at the grand BAFTA TV Awards ceremony. Ferne McCann cruelly mum-shamed for breastfeeding her two-year-old daughter & others also spot 'massive choking hazard' ''I was once at the BAFTAs in a sheer dress,'' said Konnie who at the time was ''still breastfeeding''. ''I remember having to go to the toilets and then stuff loads of, like, tissue in my bra - and actually squeeze my boobs. ''Thank God, the red carpet bit is first because I could see two stains on me - not a good look,'' she chuckled on the podcast. What are the recommendations around breastfeeding? The NHS recommends breastfeeding your baby exclusively (feeding them breast milk only) for the first six months, but it's completely up to you to decide when you want to bring it to an end - and there's really no right or wrong way to do it. The NHS says weaning often happens gradually as your baby begins to eat more solid foods. They note that solid food shouldn't replace breast milk, as there is evidence to suggest breast milk helps a baby's digestive system when processing solid food for the first time. "Once they are eating solids, your baby will still need to have breast milk or formula as their main drink up to at least their first birthday," recommends the NHS. "Cows' milk isn't suitable as a main drink for babies under one, although it can be added to foods, such as mashed potatoes." You can also combine breastfeeding with formula, too and the NHS says "phasing out" of breastfeeding is often the easiest way. For example, dropping one feed in the day or at night time. After around a week, you can begin to think about dropping another. "If your baby is younger than one year, you'll need to replace the dropped breastfeed with a formula feed from a bottle or (if they are over six months) a cup or beaker, instead," they say. You can breastfeed for as long as you want, and while the NHS recommends breastfeeding your baby exclusively for the first six months, you shouldn't feel like you cannot continue for longer. The World Health Organization says: "Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended up to 6 months of age, with continued breastfeeding along with appropriate complementary foods up to two years of age or beyond." The bubbly trio also shared their thoughts on motherhood whilst being in employment. Mum-of-three Hannah said: ''Isn't it difficult? I used to present a lot of sporting events and I was breastfeeding. ''I used to take a mini fridge with me [...]. I used a USB cable, I'd plug it in under the deck - the sound engineer's decks - and I'd be announcing stuff whilst I had my breasts pumped. ''I was announcing the Olympics, all these footballers coming into the stadium, interviewing them, with the breast pump inside my bra.'' She went on: ''When you're working and you're at events, it's like you said, you can't just go 'Sorry guys, can we just wrap up? Cause my t**s are gonna explode here?' ''You can't do that, can you?'' Follow No Parental Guidance on YouTube here. 4
Scotsman
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
US Comedian Tina Fey, Charlie Brooker and national treasure Graham Norton to feature in Edinburgh TV Festival
Hollywood A-lister Tina Fey and Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker are the latest big names to join the lineup of speakers at this year's Edinburgh TV Festival. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Running from August 19 to 22 at the EICC, the annual festival is the UK's foremost television eventthat brings together leading industry figures to debate issues facing the television industry. Other leading industry figures taking part include Michael Sheen, Ros Atkins, Shonda Rhimes, Stephen Lambert and Sir Lenny Henry. The four-day event will include masterclasses, in conversation events, the ever-popular Spotlight Controller sessions, and keynote speeches including the prestigious James MacTaggart Memorial Lecture. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The final day of the festival (August 22), which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, will feature in-depth discussions with Tina Fey, Charlie Brooker and TV producer behind The Traitors, Stephen Lambert. Tina Fey and Charlie Brooker are the latest big names to join the lineup of speakers at this year's Edinburgh TV Festival | Edinburgh TV Festival/Miller Mobley Multi-award-winning screenwriter, actor, producer Tina Fey has created some of the most unforgettable moments in comedy and pop culture. She began her career as head writer and performer on the legendary Saturday Night Live before going on to create, produce and star in Mean Girls, 30 Rock, The Four Seasons, and co-create and produce Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. One of the sharpest, funniest, and most fearless comedic voices of our time, Fey brings her distinct charm,wit and insight to this lively conversation with beloved broadcaster Graham Norton. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Innovative writer Charlie Brooker has also confirmed for Friday where he will reflect on his career and discuss a range of subjects from comedy, AI, evil product design and the TV shows that made him. Brooker is the creator of the award-winning Black Mirror series, zombie horror show Dead Set, his groundbreaking series Nathan Barley and know for his popular Wipe shows for the BBC. Stephen Lambert, chief executive of the production company behind some of the UK's biggestentertainment shows including The Traitors, Gogglebox and Squid game: The Challenge will record a specialedition of the podcast The Town, hosted by US entertainment journalist Matt Belloni. Lambert is one of Britain's best-known creative executives and will discuss his career and work – and how that work has shaped the UK and US TV industry. Grahan Norton will host a conversation with US star Tina Fey, Charlie Brooker will explore a range of subjects during his in-conversation event, Comedian, with TV producer Stephen Lambert recording a special edition podcast of The Town. Writer and actor Munya Chawawa (bottom right) will deliver the Alternative MacTaggart this year | Edinburgh TV Festival/Jackson Bowley 'Challenging landscape' Other highlights in this year's festival include a range of industry conversations including: TV's place in the new world order, Truth under attack, and Youtube: the future or the end of TV as we know it. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Creative director of the festival, Rowan Woods, and advisory chair, Jane Tranter said: 'This year's programme contains all the attributes and tonal variations of great TV: it's inspiring, thought-provoking, entertaining, attitudinal, glamorous, inclusive and actively relevant to our current challenging landscape. 'The 50th anniversary is a moment to look back and celebrate how far we've come, and the many people who've contributed to this remarkable legacy; but it's also an opportunity to look forward and ask what the future of British television looks like, how we define it, protect it and evolve it to meet the challenges ahead. We can't wait to see you in Edinburgh in August!' A full programme for the event will be published at the end of the month. For more information and to book tickets you can visit the Edinburgh TV Festival website.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tina Fey & Charlie Brooker Join 50th Edinburgh TV Fest Lineup
Tina Fey and Charlie Brooker have joined what is gearing up to be a seriously splashy 50th edition of the Edinburgh TV Festival. Comedy icon Fey, star of 30 Rock and the creator of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and The Four Seasons, will chat with Irish TV Host Graham Norton on stage on the final day of the fest, which takes place next month. 'Fey brings her distinct charm, wit and insight to this lively conversation with beloved broadcaster Graham Norton,' Edinburgh said. More from Deadline 'Black Mirror' Creators Charlie Brooker & Annabel Jones Exit Netflix-Owned Broke & Bones Edinburgh TV Festival To Spotlight "Truth & Trust In The Media" With Former BBC News Boss Delivering MacTaggart Lenny Henry To Receive Edinburgh Outstanding Achievement Award She joins a tranche of new speakers that include Black Mirror creator Brooker and UK super producer Stephen Lambert, whose credits include The Traitors, Gogglebox and Undercover Boss. Meanwhile, the alternative MacTaggart will be delivered by comedian, writer and actor Munya Chawawa, who will 'make the case for why broadcasters underestimate digital creatives at their peril, and will issue a call to arms for creative risk.' Fey brings a serious dose of star power to the UK's top TV confab. Already confirmed for this year's fest is Shonda Rhimes, who will receive an inaugural fellowship, and Lenny Henry, who takes the outstanding achievement award. The MacTaggart will be delivered by former BBC News boss James Harding. Edinburgh has also unveiled a number of sessions that include Adolescence co-creator Jack Thorne speaking to Culture Minister Chris Bryant and a worldview address from Sony International boss Wayne Garvie. There will also be creative masterclasses on Adolescence, Last One Laughing UK and Rivals. Best of Deadline The Movies That Have Made More Than $1 Billion At The Global Box Office 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery Everything We Know About 'Stranger Things' Season 5 So Far
Daily Mail
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Konnie Huq and husband Charlie Brooker look smitten as they enjoy a fun night out at The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience in London
Konnie Huq and husband Charlie Brooker enjoyed a fun night out together at The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience in London on Tuesday. The former Blue Peter star, 49, and Black Mirror creator, 54, relived the world famous nineties phenomenon as they explored the immersive experience. The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience invited a host of star-studded guests and influencers to launch its summer season. Konnie and Charlie, who sported casual ensembles, looked more than loved-up on their thrilling date night. She became a firm on-screen favourite when she appeared as a Blue Peter presenter between December 1997 and January 2008. She met the Black Mirror creator during an episode of his show, Screenwipe, in 2009 and they became engaged nine months later, in June 2010. They went on to have two children together - Covey, 12, and Huxley, 10, with the Blue Peter star admitting that she pressured Charlie into having marriage and babies in the early days of their relationship. Konnie said she gave the TV creator an ultimatum so that neither of them wasted their time with one another. Speaking on Sophie Ellis-Bextor's podcast Spinning Plates in 2022, Konnie said she always wanted to have children and feared Charlie didn't feel the same, so the conversation and deal breaker immediately came up. 'I always wanted to have kids... I always thought I'd have three kids and then I had two and was like, ''I'm done now,'' she began. 'But weirdly, Charlie didn't think he ever wanted kids. So when we got together, I was like, "if you're not a having kids kind of person than we're not compatible" But it turns out he was.' 'But he is really good with kids which you might not think cause of his miserable alter ego, but Charlie is a lamb in wolf's clothing.' Speaking about tying the knot so fast after meeting each other, Konnie said that at the time, her 'body clock was ticking'. 'I was in my mid-thirties and when you're in your mid-thirties with your body clock ticking, you sort of think, "I don't want to be in another relationship without it going anywhere", she said. The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience invited a host of star-studded guests and influencers to launch its summer season 'So yeah, quite quickly it was my way or the highway, which is good because then you know if someone is committed maybe.' She added that despite putting pressure on Charlie, if he buckled then she would have known he wasn't right for her. 'I was literally like, "there is no point us being together unless you're sure you want to have kids and quite quickly as well". And If that was to scare him off, then he wasn't the right person.'
