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Christine Lampard forced to apologise after Loose Women guest breaks show rules

Singer Adam Lambert sent the show into chaos 

TV and film writer
March 2, 2022

Loose Women star Christine Lampard was forced to apologise after Adam Lambert let slip a swear word live on air. 

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The singer, who has performed as rock band Queen's frontman since 2011, appeared on the show on Wednesday to talk about his new role as a judge on ITV's new singing show, Starstruck

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Chatting about his new gig, Adam explained how he related to the show's contestants as he recalled his time competing in American Idol in 2009, in which he came second place.

"I remember being in the [contestant's] position with American Idol. I remember being on stage and having people look at you and you have to be able to laugh it off and take the [expletive] out of yourself," he said before an awkward pause ensued. 

Panellist Linda Robson then replied: "I don't think you were allowed to say that word, but never mind," which prompted the other presenters to erupt with laughter. 

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"How hilarious is this that she's correcting you on this?" added Nadia Sawalha, pointing to Linda. 

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Christine was forced to apologise to viewers

Host of the show, Christine, then jokingly offered an alternative to the swear word: "Take the wee wee," before adding: "It's slightly different in an American accent isn't it? But we do apologise to anyone that was offended."

"Sorry!" exclaimed Adam. 

Linda went on to quiz Adam about how he came to perform alongside Queen. 

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Adam Lambert appears on the judging panel for ITV's Starstruck

"When I was on American Idol, they were asked to perform in the finale. So, we met for the first time there and it did feel like something clicked. Then not very long after that, after I put out my first album and did my own solo tour, they came calling and said, 'We have this opportunity to perform at the EMAs, would you like to sing with us?'

"Of course, I picked up the phone and said yes but the minute I hung up, I went, 'Oh god, this is a big challenge. This is a lot,' because people out there are going to be tough on me but I'm up for a challenge."

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