In a moment of spectacular social awkwardness, actor Joshua Sasse was forced to relive his very public split from pop royalty Kylie Minogue after a well-meaning fan's blunder.
The cringe-worthy incident occurred as Sasse, 36, was working behind the bar of his pub, The Grapes, located on London's iconic Portobello Road. A customer, recognising the actor, approached and offered congratulations on his past engagement to the Australian superstar.
The remark landed with a thud, hanging in the air as a stark reminder of a relationship that ended in a storm of controversy back in 2017. Sasse and Minogue called off their engagement after a year together, with split rumours swirling around allegations of his infidelity with Spanish actress Marta Milans.
Eyewitnesses reported an immediate and palpable shift in atmosphere. Sasse was visibly taken aback, his posture stiffening as he was confronted with this ghost of relationships past. He offered a tight-lipped, mumbled response—a simple 'Oh, thank you'—before quickly turning away to busy himself with other tasks, clearly eager to escape the conversation.
The fan, suddenly realising their monumental faux pas, was left red-faced and flustered, retreating from the bar area to spare any further embarrassment for both parties.
This painfully awkward exchange serves as a public footnote to one of showbiz's most talked-about breakups. While Minogue's career has soared to new heights with global hits and critical acclaim, this incident is an uncomfortable reminder of a personal chapter most would prefer to forget.
