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The Sun
a day ago
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- The Sun
Steph McGovern reveals chilling act from deranged stalker that forced her to call security
STEPH McGovern revealed the chilling moment that forced her to take action against a deranged stalker. The television star, 43, appeared on today's This Morning and revealed her stalker experience has influenced part of her debut novel, Deadline. Telling hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley about her ordeal, Steph explained that the man never caused her harm but his delusions became increasingly concerning. The man fell in love with her, believing she was addressing him directly through the TV screen whenever she was speaking to viewers in general. It all got too much when he somehow got hold of her parents' address and wrote to her dad asking for permission to marry her. She explained: "My dad rang me and said, 'Steph, who's this fella you're seeing?' "He talked to my dad about being in a relationship with me and he kind of asked for my hand in marriage." When Ben revealed his surprise that the man had managed to get the address, Steph continued: "That's what freaked me out. At that point it's very different from having someone being there at broadcasting things to finding your parents address and writing to them. "That panicked me because I thought my mum and dad are going to be dead worried here. "That's when it all kicked in and the BBC security team did their thing." No charges were ever brought against the stalker. Steph has been busy ever since Channel 4 axed her daytime show, Steph's Packed Lunch, in December 2023. Watch the moment Bear Hunt star Shirley Ballas furiously clashes with Mel B in heated row Not only has she written a novel, she also starred in Bear Grylls ' hit Netflix reality show, Celebrity Bear Hunt. It pushed her to the limit and in one terrifying incident she ended up bashing her face off a cliff face. Medics scrambled to help her as she helplessly hung from her safety harness while host Holly Willoughby watched on with concern. Speaking exclusively to The Sun earlier this year, Steph said: "We had these amazing medics and everything. There was a moment where I literally fell off a cliff and smashed into a wall. "You will see, it was pretty scary. When I got pulled back off the cliff, I saw everyone's face and I thought, 'oh', and then Holly is like, 'Oh my goodness'. "I was just hanging there looking at... There was blood dripping off my face. "I didn't overthink it. I just thought, they're not going to let me die. "It was fine, it wasn't a big deal, it wasn't broken. They were just kind of checking me that I didn't have a concussion. I was a bit mad. You know these things sometimes that look more dramatic than they actually are?" In difficult-to-watch moments, Steph fell from a ledge during a challenge and swung towards the sheer rockface. The impact was heavy and she repeatedly shouted "Ow!". Co-star Big Zuu could be heard asking if she was alright as Holly reassured him medics were on their way to help. 2
Daily Mail
a day ago
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- Daily Mail
I shrugged off my stalker after TV bosses told me it was no big deal - here's when I knew I'd made a big mistake and had to take action FAST, reveals Steph McGovern
Steph McGovern opened up about how she shrugged off her stalker after TV bosses assured her it wasn't a big deal. The journalist and TV presenter, 43, featured on Tuesday's instalment of This Morning and was interviewed by co-hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley about her new book. Titled, Deadline, Steph explained how the tale is fictional but has elements inspired by her real life, including when she was stalked. 'I have had a stalker, so that story is in there, I've never really talked about it before but it was quite fun and therapeutic writing it in a crime fiction,' Steph explained. She added: 'Weirdly in telly, when I found out I had a stalker and told my bosses they were like 'Oh yeah, everyone gets a stalker at some point'. 'But this was a guy who just used to turn up everywhere I went.' The TV presenter recalled how although the man 'wasn't horrible' to her, he did think he was in a relationship with her. 'He used to think, when I said 'Morning everyone' on the telly, that I was talking directly to him and he used to think when I put things on social media that that was me telling him where to meet me,' she added. The stalker would then turn up to where Steph was broadcasting from and offer her a lift home. '... He'd say things to me like, 'Oh can I give you a lift home again Steph? I've got your favourite snacks,' Steph described. 'But also I didn't want to be rude to him because I thought I don't know what's going on in his life,' she added. However, Steph recalled the 'final straw' was when the stalker contacted her family. She said: 'My dad rang me and was like 'Steph, who's this fella you're seeing? He's sent us a letter'.' The man had talked to Steph's father as though he was in a relationship with her and asked him for permission to marry the journalist. But the stalker having her father's address 'freaked out' Steph. 'That's when it all kicked in and the BBC security team did their thing,' she explained. It comes after This Morning fans were thrilled when Steph made an epic daytime TV return last month. The journalist and TV presenter appeared alongside LBC radio host Nick Ferrari, 66, for the ITV chat show's This Morning View segment. It saw the pair unpack the top headlines, from Chancellor Rachel Reeves 's spending review yesterday, to a survey on whether the UK still has a North-South divide. Steph, after working as BBC Breakfast's business presenter and a programme co-host, began leading her own daytime chat show Steph's Packed Lunch in 2020. But after the Channel 4 programme was axed in 2023, viewers have been missing her presence on daytime TV - and took to X to welcome her return. One user said: 'Loving Steph McGovern on This Morning today. Down to earth, funny and clever. She should be on more often or even presenting the show.' Another added: 'This Morning, please use Steph McGovern as a main presenter. She is really good.' Similarly, someone else commented: 'Great having Steph on This Morning.' One user had their first introduction to Steph on the segment, saying: 'I like the woman who was with Nick Ferrari. Who is she? 'Articulate, intelligent, funny and a Northerner!'
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Steph McGovern recalls 'full on' stalker ordeal that left her 'freaked out'
Steph McGovern opened up on her experience with a stalker on Tuesday's This Morning Steph McGovern has recalled her "full on" stalker ordeal that left her "freaked out". The television host joined ITV's This Morning on Tuesday (July 1), where she chatted with Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard about her upcoming debut novel, Deadline. Set to hit shelves on Thursday (July 3), the crime thriller revolves around a broadcaster who discovers her earpiece has been compromised during a live interview. After being told that her family has been abducted, the presenter must comply with the hijacker's demands. Speaking about the inspiration for the book, Steph opened up about her own stalking ordeal, saying: "I have had a stalker and so that story is in there, and I've never really talked about it before, but that was quite fun and therapeutic writing it in a crime fiction book," reports Chronicle Live. Ben responded to her revelation by saying, "So, your experience of having a stalker was really full on." Steph then replied: "Weirdly in telly, when I found out I had a stalker and told my bosses, they were like, 'Oh yeah, kind of everyone gets a stalker at some point.' "This was a guy who just used to turn up everywhere I went, and he wasn't horrible to me. He thought that he was in a relationship with me. "So, he used to think when I said, 'Morning everyone' on the telly that I was talking directly to him. And he used to think when I put things on social media that that was me telling him where to meet him." She continued: "So, he'd turn up and he'd say things to me like, 'Can I give you a lift home, Steph? I've got your favourite snacks'... But I also didn't want to be rude to him because I didn't know what was going on in his life." Steph revealed that the situation escalated when her parents received an unexpected letter from the man, who asked for her hand in marriage. "He had your dad's address as well?" an astonished Ben asked, to which Steph responded: "Well, that's what freaked me out because then at that point I was like, 'Woah, it's very different having someone be there at broadcasting things to then finding out my parents' address and writing to them.' "That panicked me because I thought my mum and dad are gonna be dead worried here. So, that's when it all kicked in and BBC security did their thing." Steph concluded: "That's the amazing thing in our careers. You take in so much, you meet such colourful characters, so it's been amazing to write about them."
Wales Online
a day ago
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- Wales Online
Steph McGovern says 'it panicked me' as she details harrowing stalker ordeal
Steph McGovern says 'it panicked me' as she details harrowing stalker ordeal Steph McGovern has opened up about her stalking ordeal and how it inspired her debut crime novel Steph McGovern said "it panicked me" as she detailed her harrowing stalker ordeal. The television host appeared on ITV's This Morning on Tuesday (July 1), where she spoke to presenters Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard about her upcoming debut novel, Deadline. Set for release on Thursday (July 3), the novel is a crime thriller about a broadcaster whose earpiece is hacked during a live interview. After being told that her family has been kidnapped, the presenter must do exactly what the hijacker says. Drawing from personal experiences for her book, Steph revealed: "I have had a stalker and so that story is in there, and I've never really talked about it before, but that was quite fun and therapeutic writing it in a crime fiction book," reports Chronicle Live. Steph McGovern appeared on This Morning on Tuesday (July 1) (Image: ITV ) Article continues below Ben responded to her revelation, commenting: "So, your experience of having a stalker was really full on." Steph replied: "Weirdly in telly, when I found out I had a stalker and told my bosses, they were like, 'Oh yeah, kind of everyone gets a stalker at some point.' "This was a guy who just used to turn up everywhere I went, and he wasn't horrible to me. He thought that he was in a relationship with me. "So, he used to think when I said, 'Morning everyone' on the telly that I was talking directly to him. And he used to think when I put things on social media that that was me telling him where to meet him." She elaborated: "So, he'd turn up and he'd say things to me like, 'Can I give you a lift home, Steph? I've got your favourite snacks'... But I also didn't want to be rude to him because I didn't know what was going on in his life." Steph has written a debut crime thriller (Image: Channel 4 ) Steph went on to say that the "final straw" came when her parents received a letter from the man, who asked for her hand in marriage. "He had your dad's address as well?" a shocked Ben asked, with Steph replying: "Well, that's what freaked me out because then at that point I was like, 'Woah, it's very different having someone be there at broadcasting things to then finding out my parents' address and writing to them.' "That panicked me because I thought my mum and dad are gonna be dead worried here. So, that's when it all kicked in and BBC security did their thing." Article continues below Steph concluded: "That's the amazing thing in our careers. You take in so much, you meet such colourful characters, so it's been amazing to write about them." This Morning airs weekdays on ITV at 10am
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Win a copy of Deadline by Steph McGovern in this week's Fabulous book competition
ENGAGING THRILLER Win a copy of Deadline by Steph McGovern in this week's Fabulous book competition TV presenter Steph's debut novel is thrillingly good! From hijackers to political cover-ups, this has it all. 1 10 lucky Fabulous readers will win a copy of this new novel in this week's book competition Reporter Rose is about to go live on TV with the biggest interview of her career when a strange voice in her earpiece tells her that her family have been kidnapped. . . 10 lucky Fabulous readers will win a copy of this new novel in this week's book competition. To win a copy, enter using the form below by 11:59pm on July 12, 2025. For full terms and conditions, click here.
