Singer Paloma Faith has revealed the reality of balancing motherhood with a high-profile career after she pumped breastmilk in the toilets at the BAFTA Awards. The 43-year-old, who welcomed her son with boyfriend Stevie Thomas nine weeks ago, documented the moment on Instagram, enlisting the help of actress Amanda Holden to get her wearable pumps in place.
Faith initially decided not to share the footage, describing it as 'too graphic', but later posted a triumphant photograph of herself and Holden holding up full bags of breastmilk. 'The end result, thanks @noholdenback,' she wrote. The singer had previously spoken about her breastfeeding journey, admitting it hurt with her first two children but expressing her determination to breastfeed her new arrival.
The star attended the awards with comedian Alan Carr, with whom she co-starred in Celebrity Traitors, which went on to win Best Reality Programme and the Memorable Moment award. Also winning on the night was Last One Laughing UK, which took Best Entertainment Programme, with Bob Mortimer winning Best Entertainment Performance.
Faith's choice of headwear, a large hat, drew criticism from viewers on social media. One wrote: 'How f*****g inconsiderate and entitled do you have to be to wear that massive hat?' while another expressed sympathy for anyone sitting behind her during the ceremony.
Netflix drama Adolescence was the night's biggest winner, taking Best Limited Drama, with Stephen Graham named Leading Actor and Owen Cooper winning Supporting Actor. Christine Tremarco also won Supporting Actress for the series. Cooper, 16, thanked the Beatles in his acceptance speech, quoting John Lennon.
Other winners included Code of Silence, which was named Best Drama Series, and Amandaland, which picked up Best Scripted Comedy.
