'Red-faced' Gavin and Stacey star apologises as Sunday Brunch halted minutes into show

Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page was left practically speechless after an unexpected interruption on today's Sunday Brunch (28th September).

The actress from one of the BBC's most popular comedies was appearing on the Channel 4 show hosted by Tim Lovejoyand Simon Rimmer to discuss her new autobiography, Lush!

Alongside fellow The Masked Dancer colleague Gareth Malone, the choirmaster disclosed he was participating in a fitness challenge for Cancer Research UK by completing 100 press-ups daily throughout September.

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After admitting he hadn't yet finished his press-ups for the day, the programme came to a standstill as everyone - guests and presenters alike - dropped to the floor to participate in the challenge.

Moments later, when Page was questioned about her recent book promotional activities, she was compelled to offer an apology as she could "barely talk", reports Wales Online.

"I've done 2,800," Malone disclosed his remarkable September tally thus far.

"Have you done any today?" Lovejoy enquired, and after Malone confirmed he hadn't, he proposed: "Shall we start it off?"

Rimmer was equally enthusiastic about participating as they urged the remaining guests - including Elizabeth Day, Kojey Radical and Tom Speight - to get involved.

Lovejoy proposed beginning with 10 press-ups whilst Rimmer quipped: "This should be a weekly feature!"

Page was left in fits of giggles and struggling to catch her breath as Gareth led them through 20 press-ups for the cameras.

Following the challenge, the comedic performer found herself breathless when Lovejoy enquired about her recent book tour moments afterwards.

"It's been really good fun," she replied, looking rather flushed. "I've been all up and down the country.

"And I'm still doing more, it's been lovely, you know, going and chatting to people."

She was then forced to offer an apology as she confessed: "I'm sorry, I can barely talk, this is insane!"

Her co-guests Malone and Day then consoled Page as she bent double with giggles.

She was subsequently allowed a moment to recover as Lovejoy quickly transitioned to the programme's next portion.

Sunday Brunchairs weekly at 10am on Channel 4.