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Scottish Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Watch moment Bake Off star Prue Leith's husband makes very racy comment on live TV as he shares rare insight into relationship
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BAKE Off star Prue Leith left This Morning hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary in hysterics with a racy comment live on TV. The restaurateur, 85, appeared on the ITV show on Friday with her husband of nine years, John Playfair. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Prue Leith's husband John Playfair made a racy confession live on TV today Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 4 The broadcaster and chef wore this latex dress at last year's London Fashion Show Credit: Getty 4 Prue's husband John made a cheeky reference about her sexy catwalk look Credit: Getty The conversation then turned to Prue's catwalk appearance during London Fashion Week last September. The TV star ditched her colourful outfits and statement glasses and opted for a black skintight leather dress with red stitching and long latex gloves. Prue was seen modelling the look for the designers Vin + Omi's 20th anniversary show. The chef and broadcaster added a pop of red lipstick, plenty of dark eye makeup and rocked a spiky hairdo. Joining the presenters on the sofa, Alison asked Prue's partner John what he thought of his wife wearing latex when she swapped the kitchen for the catwalk. Retired fashion designer John replied: "Well I wanted the costume to go in our dressing up box," which left Alison in howling with laughter. A stunned Alison said: "There's a dressing up box?!" A red-faced Prue replied: "Now I'm actually blushing... honestly you can't take him anywhere." Alison complimented her, saying: "Prue, you looked fabulous." Prue Leith's Bold Fashion Statement at London Fashion Week Prue revealed she met fashion designer Omi on a train and he later invited her to take part in the sustainable fashion show. Who is Prue Leith's husband John Playfair? Born in England, John Playfair is a retired English fashion designer. The pair met in 2011 when Prue was 76 and he was 70. Unlike his famous wife, John tends to live a quieter life away from the spotlight. Meanwhile, Prue is a celebrity cook who is best known for being a judge on The Great British Bake Off since 2017. When did they get married? The happy couple got married in Scotland in 2016. Speaking about her marriage, she told The Jonathan Ross Show: 'I had to get married in Scotland, because he refused to wear a kilt south of the border. "I was determined, if I was going to get married this guy had to be in a kilt. "So we went to Scotland where he was prepared to wear one. He won't wear one south of the border, he thinks it's naff. He's got a very good undercarriage." The married couple lived a unconventional life together at first, as they both decided to live separately after they wed. They waited until they bought their first house together in November 2020, before moving in together. Prue's reasoning behind this was the fact they could have their "personal space" and then come together to enjoy "quality time together". In an interview with The Telegraph, Prue expressed how happy she is with their decision to finally move in together, she says: "John calls our new home our 'retirement home'. "We have to face the fact that we're going to live together for the very first time. It just feels like the right time now." Do they have kids? Prue has two kids from her previous marriage to South African author Rayne Kruger. The pair were married for 28 years, from 1974 until his death in December 2002, aged 80. Rayne fell ill with emphysema, which caused a lung infection. The pair had a son named Daniel, who is now a Conservative MP, and also an adopted daughter Li-Da. It's unknown if John had any previous marriages or children before Prue. The couple have no children together.
The Irish Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Watch moment Bake Off star Prue Leith's husband makes very racy comment on live TV as he shares rare insight into relationship
BAKE Off star Prue Leith left This Morning hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary in hysterics with a racy comment live on TV. The restaurateur, 85, appeared on the ITV show on Friday with her husband of nine years, John Playfair. 4 Prue Leith's husband John Playfair made a racy confession live on TV today Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 4 The broadcaster and chef wore this latex dress at last year's London Fashion Show Credit: Getty 4 Prue's husband John made a cheeky reference about her sexy catwalk look Credit: Getty The conversation then turned to The TV star ditched her colourful outfits and statement glasses and opted for a black skintight leather dress with red stitching and long latex gloves. Prue was seen modelling the look for the designers Vin + Omi's 20th anniversary show. The chef and broadcaster added a pop of red lipstick, plenty of dark eye makeup and rocked a spiky hairdo. Joining the presenters on the sofa, Alison asked Prue's partner John what he thought of his wife wearing latex when she swapped the kitchen for the catwalk. Retired fashion designer John replied: "Well I wanted the costume to go in our dressing up box," which left Alison in howling with laughter. A stunned Alison said: "There's a dressing up box?!" A red-faced Prue replied: "Now I'm actually blushing... honestly you can't take him anywhere." Most read in News TV Alison complimented her, saying: "Prue, you looked fabulous." Prue Leith's Bold Fashion Statement at London Fashion Week Prue revealed she met fashion designer Omi on a train and he later invited her to take part in the sustainable fashion show. Who is Prue Leith's husband John Playfair? Born in England, John Playfair is a retired English fashion designer. The pair met in 2011 when Unlike his famous wife, John tends to live a quieter life away from the spotlight. Meanwhile, When did they get married? The happy couple got married in Scotland in 2016. Speaking about her marriage, she told The Jonathan Ross Show: 'I had to get married in Scotland, because he refused to wear a kilt south of the border. "I was determined, if I was going to get married this guy had to be in a kilt. "So we went to Scotland where he was prepared to wear one. He won't wear one south of the border, he thinks it's naff. He's got a very good undercarriage." The married couple lived a unconventional life together at first, as they both decided to live separately after they wed. They waited until they bought their first house together in November 2020, before moving in together. Prue's reasoning behind this was the fact they could have their "personal space" and then come together to enjoy "quality time together". In an interview with "We have to face the fact that we're going to live together for the very first time. It just feels like the right time now." Do they have kids? Prue has two kids from her previous marriage to South African author Rayne Kruger. The pair were married for 28 years, from 1974 until his death in December 2002, aged 80. Rayne fell ill with The pair had a son named Daniel, who is now a Conservative MP, and also an adopted daughter Li-Da. Read more on the Irish Sun It's unknown if John had any previous marriages or children before Prue. The couple have no children together. 4 The pair met in 2011 when Prue was 76 and John was 70 Credit: Alamy
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Coupang Says Farfetch Turnaround Is Taking Root
LONDON — Farfetch turned a profit in the fourth quarter of 2024 and parent Coupang is confident that its turnaround strategy for the once-ailing company is taking root. Coupang, a Fortune 200 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, purchased Farfetch out of administration in late 2023 and pledged $500 million to help revive it. More from WWD Visionnaire Sets the Tone With Milan Showroom Revamp, Gears Up for London and Shanghai Openings Jin of BTS Puts Edgy Spin on Workwear in Aviator Jacket and Tie at Gucci's Fall 2025 London Fashion Show Hein Schumacher Is Out as CEO of Unilever Since then Coupang has been sharpening Farfetch's technology, and focusing on the core business: the fashion e-commerce platform. On Tuesday, the Seattle-based e-commerce giant updated on the Farfetch turnaround during an earnings call to discuss its own fourth quarter and year-end results. Coupang said Farfetch achieved revenues of $1.7 billion in 2024, while losses narrowed to $34 million. It said the company has been on a 'positive trajectory' quarter after quarter. In 2022, the last full year that Farfetch reported financials, revenues were $2.3 billion, with losses hitting $98.7 million. Coupang said its continued focus on sustainable revenue growth, 'operational excellence' and offering relevant products and services was paying off. The company said it sees 'significant growth potential' for Farfetch both in innovation, and in emerging markets where the fashion platform already has a presence. The aim is for Farfetch to deliver profitable growth in the coming years by offering fashion and luxury products to aspirational and high-end consumers. Its roster of brands currently includes Miu Miu, Prada, Gucci, Saint Laurent and Jacquemus, although the selections are smaller than in the past. Coupang has also spent the past year cleaning up the Farfetch business, shuttering various divisions, including the platform solutions business. New Guards Group, a division of Farfetch, sought Chapter 11-style bankruptcy protection in Italy last year. It filed a CNC, which offers troubled companies the time and space to restructure, and chart a path forward. It is not an insolvency procedure. New Guards Group is home to a host of brands including Marcelo Burlon County of Milan, Palm Angels, Unravel Project, Heron Preston, Alanui, Peggy Gou, Ambush and There Was One. It is also the licensee of Off-White, which is owned by the New York-based Bluestar Alliance. Farfetch continues to own Stadium Goods in the U.S. and Browns in London. Best of WWD The Definitive Timeline for Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Sean John Fashion Brand: Lawsuits, Runway Shows and Who Owns It Now What the Highest-paid CEOs at U.S. Fashion and Retail Companies Make Confidence Holds Up, But How Much Can Consumers Take?
