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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
ITV GMB viewers outraged over baby news as they reel 'enough with this'
Good Morning Britain fans were left scratching their heads in bewilderment during Wednesday's episode. Entertainment correspondent Richard Arnold teased an exclusive scoop for ITV audiences, reflecting on the recent revelation that Mummy Pig from Peppa Pig was expecting again. On the latest show, he excitedly announced: "Now we have another treat for you, straight from Peppatown, in their first TV interview as a family of five, it's Daddy Pig on FaceTime!" The screen then cut to the cartoon character who said: "Let me just pop out of the room! We've just got the little one to down." But the quirky segment didn't sit well with viewers, who blasted the interview with the fictional character as 'nonsense', reports Bristol Live. ITV GMB viewers outraged over baby news as they reel 'enough with this' Disgruntled fans took to social media to voice their dismay, with one viewer venting: "But Peppa Pig takes more of a headline [sic] Complaining to Ofcom". Another expressed frustration: "With absolutely everything that's f***ed up and going wrong with this country, one of your top 3 headliners is about an imaginary pig?!! Seriously , #GMB producers Need to get outside and speak to everyday folk-". A third was equally unimpressed, remarking: "W*f is with all these pepper pig stories? It's a f*****g news show yet we have stories about a cartoon as if it's real life." Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and the new addition to their family, Evie And another simply put it: "Enough with this Peppa Pig nonsense." Someone else wrote: "Dickie Arnold and Peppa Pig's new sibling. I'm almost lost for words. Is that how much you think of your viewers? As someone once said, THAT is a disgrace!" Expressing disappointment, another person posted: "And this is what British news has come to.." During the segment where Richard interviewed Daddy Pig, the ITV presenter extended his congratulations regarding the family's new addition, showcasing a baby grow adorned with the Good Morning Britain logo. People were unimpressed with the interview about Peppa Pig's new sibling The rest of the family, including Mummy Pig, Peppa Pig, George, and Evie, all made an appearance on the show to chat with the GMB team. Mummy Pig revealed that they chose the baby's name as a tribute to her great aunt, which came after Peppa had suggested naming her new brother or sister 'baby'. As the feature concluded, Susanna and Richard reiterated their good wishes. Good Morning Britain is available to watch on ITVX.
The Guardian
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Peppa Pig's new baby sister: could Evie Pig become a billion dollar brand?
Name: Evie. Age: Brand new. Appearance: Tiny, porcine. That's not very nice. It's OK, Evie is a Pig. A Pig with a capital P? Pig is her surname – Evie is Peppa Pig's sister. Peppa Pig has a sister? She does now. Evie was born at 5.34am on Monday. That's a bit specific. Any idea where? Daddy and Mummy Pig welcomed Evie into the world at the Lindo Wing of St Mary's hospital in London, where the Duchess of Cambridge, now the Princess of Wales, had her children. This is the cartoon Peppa Pig, right? And not some weird family who have changed their name by deed poll? That's right. A town crier made the announcement outside the hospital. I didn't realise the Pigs lived in London. Don't be silly, they live in Peppatown. And why Evie? She was named after an aunt of Mummy Pig's, after a period of agonising indecision. 'We've got SO many ideas for names. Too many, frankly!' Mummy Pig told Grazia last month. Sorry, did you say Grazia? Yes, don't you follow celebrity news, or are you too high-minded for that sort of thing? It's just that I had no idea Mummy Pig was even pregnant. That was first announced in February, although it wasn't revealed on the show until 30 March, Mother's Day in the UK. How is Peppa taking the news? Peppa and her brother, George, are said to be 'thrilled', but we'll see how long that lasts. Remind me how old Peppa is again? Peppa is four, but the show has been on the air for 21 years, so you could say 21, or possibly 25. I don't know how to react to that. Just rejoice in the happy news like everyone else. Everyone else? Congratulations have been rolling in from nursery brands, Boots and others since the announcement was made live on Good Morning Britain. People are certainly making a big deal out of this. That's hardly surprising, given that Peppa Pig is broadcast in more than 180 territories worldwide, in more than 40 languages. The official YouTube channel has almost 40 million subscribers. A new character presents, if nothing else, a huge marketing opportunity. Who owns Peppa Pig? In 2019, the company that owned the franchise was acquired by Hasbro for £3.3bn. That's a lot of money. Peppa makes a lot of money. In addition to programmes, books and merchandise, there are theme parks all over the world, including Peppa Pig World in Hampshire. Ah, yes. Boris Johnson's favourite place, according to a confused and rambling speech he made to the Confederation of British Industry in 2021. I'll bet he hasn't been back. Do say: 'Welcome, little Evie.' Don't say: 'I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll blow your house down!'
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Peppa Pig's Mummy Pig breaks silence on baby Evie's birth and if they're planning MORE piglets
PEPPA Pig's Mummy Pig has broken her silence after welcoming her third piglet. The cartoon character gave birth to daughter Evie inside St Mary's Hospital Lindo Wing, the royals' preferred maternity ward. 5 5 Mummy Pig told Hello! magazine: "We were very lucky – everything went smoothly and in eight, um, 'short' hours of labour Evie was here." Daddy Pig praised his "amazing" wife and called the arrival of their daughter a "miracle". He added: "We're very lucky to be able to grow our family." Mummy Pig quickly cut off any expectations of a fourth baby, saying: "I think we're more than happy with our family of five! We're excited to settle into our new adventure and see where that takes us." The family's happy news was announced on yesterday's Good Morning Britain by entertainment editor Richard Arnold, 55. He said: "It brings me great joy to announce she's here. "It's a beautiful thing like I say Daddy Pig has just shared these pictures with me. "Named after Mummy Pig's aunt Evie." Mummy Pig's pregnancy was announced on the same show back in February. At the time, Mummy Pig - whose job involves doing "very important work" on her computer - and her husband Daddy Pig, who "takes big numbers, transmutes them and calculates their load-bearing tangents", said were expecting another baby this summer. Peppa Pig and Mummy Pig open up about playing their roles for 10 years The couple are also parents to Peppa, four, and George, two. Speaking live from their home in Peppatown, Mummy Pig exclusively revealed: 'Well, I'm excited to share that our family is getting even bigger because... We're having another baby!' as she held up a scan picture to camera for viewers to see. Showing off her baby bump, she continued: 'I'm due in the summer and we're all so excited…' Despite this, she added: 'A little overwhelmed at the thought of having three children under five running around, but mostly just completely delighted.' Asked if she had already shared the news with Peppa and George, Mummy Pig replied: 'Oh yes, we weren't able to keep it a secret for long. 'Peppa knew something was going on, and she's such a curious thing - we had to tell her before she popped! 'They've had the occasional wobble and worry, but they're mostly so excited! 'Every day they ask me how big the baby is, when is it coming, does it like Muddy Puddles and dinosaurs... It never stops!' Viewers can expect to see the new baby on May 30, in an episode of Peppa Meets The Baby. PEPPA'S FAMILY HISTORY Peppa Pig first aired in 2004 and has since been broadcast in 180 territories and translated into 40 languages. Now it's spawned books, toys and even two theme parks, with the global Peppa empire now worth over £1billion. Creators Neville Astley and Mark Baker admitted they were initially worried the idea would never get off the ground, and that people at first, were bored of the idea. Astley explained: "People in the pub would ask us, 'What are you drawing?' We'd say, 'A pig, called Peppa, it's going to be big'. 'They'd lose interest and wander off."
News.com.au
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Peppa Pig becomes a big sister after Mummy Pig gives birth to new baby
Peppa Pig's Mummy Pig has given birth to her latest little piglet. The cartoon character has welcomed her newborn in news revealed on UK daytime show Good Morning Britain. Entertainment reporter Richard Arnold, 55, told how Daddy Pig had informed him of the happy news at 5.30am, shortly before the daytime show hit screens. He then revealed the little one's name was Evie, with the adorable character completing the family. He said: 'It brings me great joy to announce she's here. 'It's a beautiful thing like I say Daddy Pig has just shared these pictures with me. 'Named after Mummy Pig's aunt Evie.' Last month, the gender of Peppa's mum's unborn piglet was revealed. GMB. At the time, Richard cut live to Mummy Pig revealing that the parent - whose job involves doing 'very important work' on her computer - and her husband Daddy Pig, who 'takes big numbers, transmutes them and calculates their load-bearing tangents', were expecting another baby this summer. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig are already parents to Peppa, four, and George, two. Speaking live from Peppatown earlier this year, Mummy Pig exclusively revealed: 'Well, I'm excited to share that our family is getting even bigger because … We're having another baby!' as she held up a scan picture to camera for viewers to see. Showing off her baby bump, she continued: 'I'm due in the summer and we're all so excited.' Despite this, she added: 'A little overwhelmed at the thought of having three children under five running around, but mostly just completely delighted.' Asked if she had already shared the news with Peppa and George, Mummy Pig replied: 'Oh yes, we weren't able to keep it a secret for long. 'Peppa knew something was going on, and she's such a curious thing - we had to tell her before she popped! 'They've had the occasional wobble and worry, but they're mostly so excited! 'Every day they ask me how big the baby is, when is it coming, does it like Muddy Puddles and dinosaurs … It never stops!' Viewers can expect to see the new baby on screen in the autumn. Peppa Pig first aired in 2004 and has since been broadcast in 180 territories - including Australia where it airs on ABC Kids - and translated into 40 languages. Now it's spawned books, toys and even two theme parks, with the global Peppa empire now worth over A$2 billion.
Daily Record
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Peppa Pig announces gender of Mummy Pig's new baby in epic reveal
Peppa Pig fans are in for some exciting news today as the gender of Mummy Pig's new baby will 'swineally' be revealed to the world. The smash hit UK cartoon caused a stir across the globe earlier this year when it was announced that the fictional pig family were expecting a new addition to their brood. There was a huge fanfare and even an interview with Peppa and Mummy Pig on ITV Good Morning Britain back in February to let fans know the happy update from the world of Peppa Pig. Though some viewers were left rather disgruntled by the light-hearted stunt, with some branding it a "joke" and threatening to switch off. One such unhappy viewer said: "Turning off... this programme is becoming a joke," while another questioned the necessity of such an unusual moment: "Wtf is the point of this cringeworthy Peppa Pig interview?". Confusion spread as one fan then questioned: "Am I tripping? Why are they interviewing Peppa Pig?" while another labelled the content as sheer madness: "This segment is bonkers." But as the sun sets on this Friday, a huge spectacle in London will herald the latest baby news from 'Peppatown' as Battersea Power Station chimneys will light up in celebration of the gender reveal. And the colour? It'll be pink! as the "It's A Girl!" moment kicks off following a night of colour-changing lights between pink and blue to build anticipation. The event kicked off at 2pm today, at the world's first ever-permanent Peppa Pig store, which is situated inside the famous power station. It'll feature baby-themed fun, character appearances, cupcakes, and fundraising in support of National Children's Trust (NCT) the UK's leading charity for pregnancy and parents. There will also be a donation point at the till for Battersea store, where consumers can donate to the great cause, with more exciting activities for NCT coming soon to the Peppa store. Everyone is invited to come down and watch the exciting reveal, alongside join the gender reveal party earlier in the day, but if a quick trip to the capital is out of the cards as a last minute plan on a Friday afternoon, then fear not, there are lots of 'pig' things awaiting fans. Peppa Pig kicks off a whole new era with the arrival of the new member of the clan, including Peppa Meets the Baby, a brand-new cinema experience launching on May 30 in over 2,600 cinemas across 19 countries. This hour-long, song-filled screening features 10 brand-new episodes, as Peppa and George prepare for the arrival of their baby sister. In addition, the gender reveal episode will air on YouTube on May 3 as part of the Peppa Pig Tales series. It's the beginning of a brand-new chapter for Peppa – and the biggest shake-up in the show's 20-year history .
