Loose Women viewers were left horrified on Thursday after Katie Piper revealed she accidentally ate mouse droppings while pregnant. The TV presenter, 42, shared the story during a discussion about unusual cravings on the ITV lunchtime show.
Piper explained that she had a strong craving for chocolate in the middle of the night while expecting her first child. She went to a cupboard where she had stored Ferrero Rocher chocolates, but found only foil and shavings left. Assuming her husband had eaten the chocolate, she ate the remaining bits, noting they tasted 'metallic and weird'.
The next morning, she confronted her husband, Richard Sutton, who denied eating the chocolates due to his nut allergy. They then discovered a mouse infestation, and Piper realised she had consumed mouse droppings instead of chocolate. She said she 'hoovered it up' and underwent several scans to check on her baby, who was unharmed.
Co-panellists Myleene Klass and Nadia Sawalha were visibly shocked, and host Kaye Adams quickly wrapped up the segment, joking that Piper was off to 'hunt down some mice'. Viewers also reacted on social media, with one writing: 'Eating mouse s***. What a wonderful thing to hear when you're having lunch!'
