This Morning viewers were left surprised when actress Joanna Page was cut off mid-interview during Thursday’s episode. The 48-year-old, famous for her role as Stacey West on the BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey, was promoting her new memoir Lush! alongside hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley.
The interruption occurred when the show had to move to a weather segment and an ad break, leaving Joanna mid-sentence.
📝 Key Highlights from the Interview
- Joanna shared her journey to fame, including missing out on a West End revival of Dirty Dancing before landing her signature role in Gavin & Stacey.
- She reflected on her experience acting in Love Actually alongside Dame Emma Thompson, Martine McCutcheon, and Hugh Grant.
- The hosts had to cut her off, with Ben saying: “We’re gonna keep talking to her, you’re gonna get the weather. See you on the other side!”
and Cat urging viewers to “Come back!”
💡 Joanna Page on Gavin & Stacey Audition
- Joanna described her audition process with Ruth Jones and Mathew Horne.
- She initially struggled with the Cardiff accent, joking that Ruth told her it sounded terrible: “Just go in and just be you!”
- Her chemistry read with Mathew Horne sealed her iconic role as Stacey West.
🎥 Joanna’s Career Highlights
- Since Gavin & Stacey, Joanna has appeared in:
- Doctor Who
- Midsomer Murders
- She has also fronted:
- Joanna Page’s Wild Life
- Cooking With The Stars
- Between 2023-2024, she served as a panellist on Loose Women and co-hosted the Off the Telly podcast with EastEnders’ Natalie Cassidy.
📌 Why Fans Love Joanna Page
- Charming on-screen presence and relatable storytelling.
- A career spanning comedy, drama, and reality TV.
- Ability to connect personal experiences with professional insights, making her interviews engaging and heartfelt.
