EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy names her 'big fear' after 'odd experience' on This Morning

Natalie Cassidy has revealed a "very big fear" she battles with, stemming from a rather "odd experience" whilst filming This Morning. During a recent instalment of her podcast, Life with Nat, the EastEnders star recounted being invited onto the ITV daytime programme to feature in the news hub during Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby's presenting era.

Her task was to "report" from the hub, but the experience ultimately "did not leave a nice taste" in her mouth. Indeed, Natalie, who claimed she got "shoved in a room" as part of the role, even admitted that she "failed miserably".

Adding to her embarrassment, she's revealed that the uncomfortable moment has stayed with her, with her stint on the programme apparently instilling a "big fear" regarding a vital element of live broadcasting.

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She explained: "Anyway, I was very pleased with myself because you know what I'm like, and listeners may not understand, but if you listen to the pod, you will know that years ago, I had a bit of an odd experience on This Morning in the news hub."

She went on: "And I was given an earpiece, and I got shoved in a room, and I failed miserably, so I have a very, very big fear of earpieces on live television because of that."

Describing the incident, she outlined how she was ushered into the hub without being offered a rehearsal.

Natalie revealed she was positioned in the room with an earpiece and monitors, as "loads of people" spoke to her simultaneously. She continued: "They threw to me, and I just did not know what to do. It was like a Partridge gone wrong, and I just stood there."

In other news, Natalie recently revealed to her followers that her "wish came true", as she opened up about her career journey after leaving EastEnders.

The actress, who confirmed her departure from the soapearlier this year, has since featured on Channel 4's What's The Big Deal: Britain's Best Buys? and secured a role on a Virgin Radio UK programme.

Meanwhile, Natalie triumphed in Cooking with the Stars, the culinary competition presented by Emma Willis and Tom Allen, beating rivals Kelly Hoppen and Jack Osbourne to claim the prestigious golden frying pan award.

Following the final episode, Natalieuploaded a collection of images from her time on the programme, featuring a photograph of her daughter, Joanie, and partner Marc Humphreys, alongside her winning trophy.

Natalie wrote alongside the post: "WHAT CAN I POSSIBLY SAY? ! ? ! A lot actually. So when I saw cooking with the stars on the telly years ago, I thought- ooooh, it's sponsored by @marksandspencerfood - I would LOVE to do that.

"Then the years have gone by and I have not been free. Suddenly I found myself free and the offer of this show came up.

"I said to @scott.mitchell3 (my agent and dear friend) I HAVE TO DO THIS! My wish came true."

You can next catch Natalie in The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice on Friday on September 19, from 8pm to 9pm