Claudia Winkleman has apologised profusely after accidentally dropping the f-bomb in front of a child on the radio.
The broadcaster was appearing on the Heart Breakfast radio show this morning (Friday, March 20) with Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston.
The show had a school pupil interviewing Claudia on the show, called Finley.
A clip shared on X by SuperTV showed a look inside the studio as this was being filmed, with Finley appearing via video link.
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After thanking Finley, Jamie signed off for the next advert break, saying: "And we'll have more from our special guest, Claudia Winkleman, right after this."
During this time off the air, Claudia joked: "Oh no."
Amanda then responded: "We're doing more."
Claudia then casually said: "F***** sake," not realising that Finley was still connected via video link.
After a split second realisation, she was horrified, saying: "Oh wait Finley's still there, I'm sorry!"
It caused Amanda Holden to burst out laughing, and Finley appeared to find it quite funny too.
Claudia added: "Finley, do not be me, ever."
Amanda then joked: "I be mummy swears" amid Claudia apologising a bit more.
Heart Radio fans react to 'hilarious' Claudia Winkleman video
Heart Radio also shared a video of the incident on their Facebook page, with the caption: "Every mics a live mic #ClaudiaWinkleman!!"
Plenty of people found it very funny, as one shared: "Needed that this morning."
Another simply said: "Absolutely hilarious."
A third commented: "God I love this woman… what a brilliant brilliant morning of radio."
Meanwhile, another posted: "What is it about Claudia that anything she does or says makes you love her even more, even swearing."
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Claudia Winkleman had also been appearing on Heart Breakfast to discuss her new talk show on the BBC.
Taking on the late-night Friday slot on BBC One, the first episode aired on Friday, March 13.
Celebrity guests that appeared included Jeff Goldblum, Jennifer Saunders, Vanessa Williams and Tom Allen.
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