Denise Welch has revealed that she stormed off a television set after a director made a patronising comment to her. The 67-year-old Loose Women star recalled the incident on the Loose Women Just Between Us podcast, saying it was one of only two times she has walked off a set in her career.
Welch explained that the show, filmed 30 years ago, involved a tricky shot with sugar glass. After numerous rehearsals for the cameras, she requested one rehearsal for the actors. The director responded: 'It's okay. Don't you worry your pretty little head about that. We won't make you look bad.'
Infuriated by the comment, Welch said she told the director: 'I'm just going to take my pretty little head to my dressing room until you come and apologise to me.' She then left the set, and news quickly spread that she had stormed off. Welch noted that because she is not usually a diva, the reaction had a greater impact.
When asked if the director apologised, Welch said it was half-hearted. However, she added that those who mattered had seen the exchange on monitors and knew she was in the right.
The discussion arose from a listener's dilemma about handling a difficult boss. Welch recommended seeking advice from Citizens Advice.
