A radio presenter and mum has been left utterly mortified and joking she may need to find a new gym after a painfully awkward misunderstanding with her personal trainer.
The Cringeworthy Confusion Over Progress Pics
Gemma Hill, a presenter at Heart West Midlands, took to social media to share the toe-curling exchange that has since gone viral. She explained that her new personal trainer had asked her to take 'before' photos in her underwear to establish a fitness baseline. The key instruction was to be completely honest, avoiding sucking in her stomach or posing flatteringly.
Following these guidelines meticulously, Gemma snapped the photo and promptly sent it directly to her trainer. The response she received, however, was not what she expected. A screenshot of the conversation shows the trainer quickly clarifying his request: "Hey, sorry Gem I meant take photos for yourself not to send to me. So you can check out your progress."
A Red-Faced Reaction and Viral Response
The radio host's horrified reply was instant: "OMG I'm so sorry. What a t**t I thought I was meant to send them to you. How embarrassing. I'm so sorry." The trainer, attempting to smooth over the situation, explained he never asks clients for such pictures, revealing the message had caused a stir at his own dinner table with his girlfriend questioning "who is this chick...".
Gemma posted the story on 17 January 2026 with the cheeky caption 'How do I go back' alongside a despairing emoji. The post quickly garnered a flood of supportive and amused comments from viewers who found the mix-up both hilarious and relatable.
Social Media Finds the Funny Side
Many commenters rushed to comfort Gemma, insisting it was an entirely understandable error. One person noted: "My PT told me to take pics but said do not send me them so I'm assuming others have before..." Another wrote: "Don't worry I probably would have thought the same! I would have assumed the PT had a before and after board or website or something!"
Others were simply left in stitches, with one admitting: "Sorry but that's so funny.." while another confessed to feeling "Second hand embarrassment for you." The incident serves as a painfully funny reminder to always double-check instructions, especially when it involves semi-naked selfies.
