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Daily Mirror
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Lorraine Kelly apologises to Matt Baker's wife after awkward show blunder
Lorraine Kelly was forced to apologise to Matt Baker and his wife Nicola after the ITV presenter made an awkward blunder on Monday Lorraine Kelly had to issue an on-air apology to Matt Baker and his wife Nicola during Monday's programme. While chatting with Matt, 47, about his new British Isles series, the conversation turned to Nicola's latest book release. Nicola's third instalment in the Whistledown Farm Adventures series, 'Meeting Meg', hit the shelves on May 8 earlier this year. However, Lorraine, 65, mistakenly referred to Nicola as Rachel, quickly correcting herself with an apology for the slip-up. Discussing the inspiration behind her books, Nicola shared: "What I really wanted was to try and bring my experiences and things to the books so kids reading it would feel like they're experiencing farm life." She added: "That's the lovely thing about writing, you can put whatever you like into it and hopefully it feels real and kids will get a flavour of what farming is", reports the Express. Lorraine praised the work, saying: "It's gorgeous and the illustrations by Rachael Dean, they're beautiful." She continued: "I always think that really makes a book as well, when you put some illustrations in there." Later, Lorraine seemed to mix up names, asking: "Now you two met when you were babies, right? Teenagers! Had you though, Rachel..." before swiftly correcting herself: "Sorry, Nicola! I'm getting mixed up! Nicola, were you into farming, were you a farm girl?" Nicola responded: "No, I wasn't a farm girl, we grew up in the countryside so I loved being outdoors and the outdoor life but farming was something that came to me when we met." Matt, well-known from his time on Blue Peter, hails from a farming background in Durham and has now settled into an impressive abode in Hertfordshire with his family. With a wealth of experience behind him, Matt has hosted several farming-focused shows, such as 'Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales' and 'Our Dream Farm with Matt Baker', which features his family. Matt is embarking on a new television journey with 'Matt Baker's British Isles', a series that will see the former The One Show presenter explore our four nations, celebrating the remarkable people and jaw-dropping locations that make up our rich tapestry of life. Eagerly promoting his latest venture, Matt took to Instagram earlier this month, sharing: "My new series Matt Baker's British Isles starts Tuesday on More 4 at 9pm hope you can join me to celebrate the wonderful characters that make our home nations what they are. Can't wait for you to see it #England #Northern Ireland # Scotland and #Wales." Stay tuned to Lorraine, which airs on weekdays at 9am on ITV and ITV X.
Daily Record
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Lorraine Kelly pauses show to apologise to Matt Baker's wife after awkward name blunder
Lorraine Kelly was left red-faced after she called Matt Baker's wife Nicola by the wrong name before swiftly apologising for the awkward blunder during Monday's show Lorraine Kelly had to issue an apology to Matt Baker and his wife Nicola during Monday's programme. In the recent episode, Lorraine, 65, chatted with Matt, 47, about his new series exploring the British Isles, which led to a conversation about Nicola's latest book release. Nicola launched her third instalment in the Whistledown Farm Adventures, titled Meeting Meg, which hit the shelves on May 8 earlier this year. But while speaking to Nicola, Lorraine mistakenly referred to her as Rachel, promptly correcting herself with an apology for the slip-up. Discussing the books, Nicola remarked: "What I really wanted was to try and bring my experiences and things to the books so kids reading it would feel like they're experiencing farm life.", reports the Express. "That's the lovely thing about writing, you can put whatever you like into it and hopefully it feels real and kids will get a flavour of what farming is." To which Lorraine replied: "It's gorgeous and the illustrations by Rachael Dean, they're beautiful. "I always think that really makes a book as well, when you put some illustrations in there." However, later in the conversation, Lorraine got her wires crossed, saying: "Now you two met when you were babies, right? Teenagers! Had you though, Rachel..." before quickly interjecting: "Sorry, Nicola! I'm getting mixed up! Nicola, were you into farming, were you a farm girl?" Nicola responded: "No, I wasn't a farm girl, we grew up in the countryside so I loved being outdoors and the outdoor life but farming was something that came to me when we met." Ex-Blue Peter host Matt Baker was raised on his family's farm in Durham and now resides in an impressive farmhouse in Hertfordshire with his family. Matt has fronted several farming programmes alongside his family, including 'Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales' and 'Our Dream Farm with Matt Baker'. Matt is now presenting a new series titled 'Matt Baker's British Isles', which sees the former The One Show presenter traverse the four nations, celebrating the remarkable people and jaw-dropping locations that make up our rich tapestry of life. Earlier this month, Matt hinted at the upcoming show on Instagram, posting: "My new series Matt Baker's British Isles starts Tuesday on More 4 at 9pm hope you can join me to celebrate the wonderful characters that make our home nations what they are. Can't wait for you to see it #England #Northern Ireland #Scotland and #Wales." Catch Lorraine on weekdays at 9am on ITV and ITV X.
Wales Online
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Countryfile star Matt Baker's life off-screen - from rarely seen children to meeting wife
Countryfile star Matt Baker's life off-screen - from rarely seen children to meeting wife Matt Baker is a familiar face on TV screens, but what is his life like when the cameras stop rolling? Matt Baker has been a Countryfile favourite for over 15 years, joining the show in 2009. He's also been a familiar face on the BBC, taking on various co-presenting roles, including the iconic children's programme Blue Peter in 1999, where he starred alongside TV legend Konnie Huq for several years before leaving. Viewers will also remember him co-hosting The One Show with TV star Alex Jones until he departed from the network in April 2020. Around the same time, Matt launched his own production company, Big Circus Media, with the aim of transitioning from in front of the camera to behind it. However, he's back doing what fans love most, presenting Channel 4's Our Dream Farm with Matt Baker. Article continues below The show has already become a big hit with viewers. The eight-part series, which began this April, sees Matt partnering with the National Trust to find a new tenant for a 600-acre farm located in the picturesque setting of Eryri, North Wales. Each week, audiences watch as seven applicants compete, demonstrating their ability to handle a range of complex farming challenges for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take over the farm, reports Gloucestershire Live. While we've come to know Matt quite well as a TV personality over his two-decade-long career, less is known about his life off-screen and his home life. Married life Matt Baker with his wife and co-star Nicola are childhood sweethearts (Image: ITV ) Matt Baker married his childhood sweetheart, Nicola Mooney, in 2004. The couple live in a picturesque Hertfordshire Chiltern Hills farmhouse with their two children. Matt and Nicola have a long history that predates their marriage. They first met in 1997 at Pier 39 in Cleethorpes, where Matt was performing in a disco show at the age of 20. Heartfelt admission Matt Baker says he wouldn't be where he is without his wife (Image: ITV ) As for Nicola's profession, she works as a physiotherapist and is also the author of the Whistledown Farm Adventures series. Matt has often expressed gratitude for her support throughout his career. In a 2011 interview with the Express, he mentioned: "I'm so lucky that I met my wife Nicola before any of this telly lark started. He added: "I knew way back then she was the one, and I don't think I could have done all this without her." Rarely-seen teenage children Matt, wife Nicola and two children Luke and Molly Matt and Nicola have two teenage children, Luke, 17, and Molly, 15, who prefer to keep a low profile and avoid the public eye. Although Matt frequently talks about his family in interviews, they are rarely featured on his social media accounts. However, he has mentioned that they play a significant role in managing the family farm. On the Countryfile website, Matt maintained a daily diary showcasing his two children assisting with tasks such as marking sheep with a spray can and feeding the animals. In 2020, when Matt decided to leave The One Show, he revealed that his decision was motivated by a desire to spend more quality time with his family at home. He shared with BBC One viewers: "Most of all, I'm looking forward to spending evenings with my wife Nicola, and finally getting to put my kids to bed." 'Not being needed' Matt struggled with not being needed by family (Image: Mark Taylor ) Last year, during an appearance on The Mid Point with Gabby Logan podcast, Matt opened up about his home life. He confessed to grappling with the reality of having two teenage children who were becoming increasingly independent. Article continues below He expressed: "I think that's the thing with mid-life, your children become so capable that you're not needed in those same ways anymore, you cheer from the sidelines, you become their biggest supporter. "But you're not needed in the same ways, so what're you going to do?" In the same interview, he went on to share how this phase of his life had brought him closer to his parents, who now required his assistance and support in their later years. Our Dream Farm with Matt Baker airs every Saturday on Channel 4 at 6pm.
