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Feltz's Show Fooled by Impersonator!
13 Mar
Summary
- Vanessa Feltz was pranked by a caller impersonating Lauren Harries.
- The caller shared opinions on children's bedtimes during a live phone-in.
- Lauren Harries later clarified on social media it was not her on the show.
During a live phone-in on Tuesday's episode of 'Vanessa,' presenter Vanessa Feltz and her guests were pranked by a caller. The individual pretended to be Celebrity Big Brother star Lauren Harries, calling in from Cardiff. The caller's voice closely resembled Harries', and they used similar phrasing, referring to the panel as 'stars.'
The discussion on the show centered on whether children should decide their own bedtimes. The impersonator shared a personal anecdote about a strict religious upbringing influencing early bedtimes, stating it still affects their habits today. They claimed to go to bed by 6 p.m. and wake as early as 3 a.m.
Following the broadcast, Lauren Harries took to X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday to clarify that it was not her on the program. She stated the caller was an impersonator and expressed surprise that Feltz, whom she had interviewed before, did not recognize her voice. Harries called for an explanation from the show's researchers and production staff.
Fans reacted with support for Harries on social media, expressing their disappointment at being fooled by the impersonator. Harries concluded her statement by promoting her book, "Becoming Lauren," which details her life and television experiences.
