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Which moment embarrassed you most?

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Kellie Maloney

Retired boxing manager, promoter and politician

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In my early days of transitioning, I used to come to London and meet for a drink with a group going through the same thing. I used to wear a full wig, and one night I’d drunk too much and fell asleep on the train, and my wig slipped off.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 August 2024 source ↗

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Jack Whitehall English comedian, actor, presenter and writer
I was bumped as a guest on The Justin Lee Collins show for Bianca from EastEnders.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗
Toby Stephens
I was in a restaurant with my daughter in Los Angeles and I had an accident involving a stomach upset. That was mortifying for both of us.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 June 2026 source ↗
Bruno Tonioli Italian choreographer
Do you have 10 pages? Once, I was dancing in a costume that was like a corset. During a move, the corset ripped and exploded, and I had to carry on doing the number practically in my jockstrap.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 April 2023 source ↗

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