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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

2 years

OMG!!!!!

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2 years

Nominated in the Daytime category 🌅 📺 The Chase 📺 Moneybags 📺 Richard Osman’s House of Games 📺 Steph’s Packed Lunch #VirginMediaBAFTAs

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

5 years

Well hello world, just surfaced to let you know that we now have a daughter! Born on Monday morning just as @BBCBreakfast was wrapping up. We’re all fine and dandy. Just getting used to the eau de sick/poo I am now regularly wearing. #babylife ❤️ 👩‍👩‍👧

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

5 years

I see my news is out! Yep, I am no longer with pot belly...... I am now with child. 🤰🏼 #babyonboard

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

2 years

I have just been ID’d in Morrisons. I am 40. I am ecstatic.

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

4 years

Every year my dad paints me a Christmas card.....he’s just finished this year’s 😍. It’s the walk up to Acklam Hall through the Avenue of Trees (Middlesbrough), a path I’ve walked many times. #prouddaughter #home #Boro @EMcGovernArt

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

2 years

Best seats in the house in front of these two. Really wish everyone could have heard their alternative commentary of the #baftas

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

3 years

Just overheard a young lad on train telling his girlfriend why she needs to have more self-worth. He explained, in such a compassionate way, why she is amazing. AND he said that he will tell her everyday until she believes it herself. I’m having a little cry 🥰 #soggyfacemask

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

6 years

There’s a lot in the press today about my comments on class. Here is what happened:

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

5 years

Mush alert, but just a few words I wanted to say to the @BBCBreakfast gang on my departure from the show.

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

5 years

🚨 Graphic content 🚨 Something to hopefully make you laugh if you’ve had a bad day. My 🤰🏼 sickness is back....this morn I unexpectedly 🤮 on myself whilst having a wee. In a panic I spun round to aim sick in 🚽 . I then p*ssed on the floor. #keepingitreal #analogyforpolitics

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

4 years

Convo with my parents looking after my baby: She ok? Great Slept ok? Yep Wake for a feed? No Wow, she slept through from 7pm? Ah no, she woke at 9 until 12 Woah! Was she crying that whole time? No she was watching The Shining with us. She loved it cos it’s got kids in. 😱😱

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

2 years

This has really made me laugh. What a great anecdote from @theresa_may

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

4 years

I am drunk.

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

3 years

From today people 38+ can get jabs.....I’m 38....while on air at lunchtime I got a text from GP saying to book my jab. I booked it in the ad break. Then within an hour of the show finishing I had the jab! That is seriously efficient!! #vaccinated Obligatory pic at vacc centre:

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

5 years

Never thought I would be saying these words......Me and our mam are on our way to Buckingham Palace for a Garden Party with the Queen. My mam looks glam, whereas I look like an extra from Downton Abbey (from downstairs not upstairs).

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

4 years

Anyone else decide to have a drink to prepare for the PM’s speech and are now hammered? 🤪 #4pm #5pm #630pm #drunk

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

4 years

I have always avoided cooking. Fortunately my partner is a fab cook. BUT given I am not working much at the mo and she is, I thought it right to take on more domestic duties. I am now regularly making food. And I can reveal after 3 months.... I am still shit at it.

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

1 year

I keep telling him to stop asking me for photos but….. here we are. #TheBrits

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

5 years

This has really pissed me off. Why is someone who doesn’t have a degree or A-Levels any less of a person than someone who does? Their skills/talents are just as important. We need cooks, construction workers etc! FFS. We need parity of esteem for people whatever their career path

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

4 years

Can I just say it’s so liberating presenting a TV show in your slippers. You can’t get stressed when you’re wearing slippers can you? #TheStephShow midday ⁦⁦ @Channel4 ⁩

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

1 year

My dad’s latest painting ❤️ Every year he paints a scene (acrylic on canvas) which he then gets printed onto Christmas cards for us all. It’s called ‘Angels Are Among Us’ and is of the National Covid Memorial Wall by the River Thames in London. @EMcGovernArt #prouddaughter

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

5 years

Trying to decide whether to tell our cameraman that he’s accidentally picked up one of our contributor’s bras with the back of his camera 🤣🤣 (FYI. We are filming in the contrib’s house and the bra was hanging on the back of her bedroom door!) #extrasupport

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

4 years

Made it out of the house for my first day of serious work (without baby sick on me)! I felt like high fiving people as I walked down the street (I say walked, I mean stumbled....not quite got used to being in heels again!) #parentachievements

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

2 years

The big 4…..0

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

3 years

I can so relate to this..... I mean look at my unhappy life with my amazing partner, our gorgeous daughter, our cracking friends, our wonderful family and our brilliant jobs. Awful life Gemma. Awful.

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

7 years

In a word, no.

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

3 years

My fave ever picture of myself…..papped on my way into work but looking like I’m putting the bins out after a heavy night on the wine……. pure glamour. 🤣 #scowl #nomakeup #rollers

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

4 years

I bloody love this.....

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

4 years

Me: Are you sure you don’t want me to dye your hair? Partner: No, you don’t know what you’re doing. Me: I’ve sat in hairdressers for years watching people get highlights done. Partner: And I’ve sat on trains for years, but it doesn’t mean I can drive a train. 🤣 #lockdownlocks

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

5 years

One of my favourite discoveries of 2019 is that there is a bar in my hometown that has a sign saying this: (As soon as this baby is out.....guess where I’m going. Thank you Sherlock’s on Baker Street!! #UTB )

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

4 years

When you make it onto a train with your baby for the first time and are buzzing about what you’ve achieved......and then you see the baby sick. 🤣

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

5 years

At a non BBC event I was hosting today, I made a light hearted remark after the Prime Minister’s speech. Sorry that this caused offence to some. That was absolutely not my intention.

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

4 years

After gaining at least a stone in weight during lockdown (after not correctly shielding myself from the biscuit tin and crisp drawer) I have decided today is the day to do something about it. I’m going to wash my gym gear. #itisastart

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

6 years

For those who are congratulating me on my 'pregnancy'. I am not 'with child', I am 'with pot belly'. 🐷

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

4 years

When you’re enjoying a rare family meal out, in a very Covid secure restaurant, and then you see your 10 month old daughter licking the furniture 🤦‍♀️

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

5 years

As school year starts, I want to show you part of an email a headteacher sent to me. A large proportion of this secondary school’s kids are pupil premium+some use food banks. Some have never been to their local city centre a few miles away or even to a cafe/restaurant before.....

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

3 years

Am buzzing my show has been recommissioned for another series. Thanks to my brilliant team on and off the telly 👏👏👏

Broadcastnow

@Broadcastnow

3 years

EXCLUSIVE: Channel 4 orders second helping of Steph’s Packed Lunch

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

4 years

I’m tweeting these photos because I feel fabulous about them #showoff . This is the result of a top stylist, an expert makeup artist, a celeb hairdresser + a cracking photographer (done before lockdown). It’s for @telegraphstella out tomorrow. NB. I very rarely look like this

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

5 years

Filming in a primary school...the reception kids were distracted by my bump...trying to work out how baby is going to get out. One wondered if the baby had a spade while a couple of the boys lifted their tops to investigate whether it could come out of a belly button. 🤣🤣

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

2 years

Amazing night! Didn’t win, but for a show that started in my front room two years ago I am buzzing that we even got a nomination! So proud of @PackedLunchC4 team. ❤️

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

5 years

This email has really made me laugh. Two thoughts: 1) Can anyone say the word ‘here’ with one syllable? Try it. I’m curious. 2) Despite what Trev thinks, how I say the word ‘here’ IS all about my accent so he can one syllable off. #syllablejunkie

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

2 years

The secret is out! Sorry to everyone I lied to. I had THE BEST TIME. 🍅 #MaskedDancerUK

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

2 years

Merry Christmas everyone. Bracing beach vibes going on here.

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

4 years

A life without scraps is a life wasted.

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@AdeleRoberts

4 years

Gotta have ‘scraps’ on your chips when in #Yorkshire 😍😋

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

4 years

Just in case it crops up in any conversations you’re having, it’s pronounced ‘Barn-ad Castle’. #BarnardCastle

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

2 years

This time 2years ago we launched a show from my kitchen, which went on to become ‘Steph’s Packed Lunch’ on @channel4 in Leeds. Now I’m at the Royal Television Society awards where we’ve been nominated! @RTS_media

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

3 years

Happy #StPatricksDay Today to open the show I danced with the fabulous team from the Kelly Hendry School of Irish Dancing..... (Admittedly I look like their fat auntie who gets up drunk thinking she can still dance.....but hey hoo! 🤣) @PackedLunchC4

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

5 years

What an honour to be with Tony and the thousands who’d gathered to watch the flypast. Thanks to everyone involved esp my @BBCBreakfast team working hard behind the scenes, to our Dan (+his dog Winnie)+the man himself (Sir) Tony Foulds. #rememberthe10 #tonygothisflypast #Sheffield

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

5 years

Awwww just seen this 🥰 — my TV family! Yep it’s my last day on the Breakfast sofa for a while. I’ll be on @BBCWatchdog for the new series starting next Thurs and then it’s 👶🏼🍼🤪 time.

BBC Breakfast

@BBCBreakfast

5 years

It's @stephbreakfast last day on the Breakfast sofa before maternity leave! Team #BBCBreakfast are sending you a whole lot of ❤️ #maternity #parenting #WhatIsSleep

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

5 years

That’s my last shift on @BBCBreakfast done for this year.....you know what that means @boro ..... it’s nearly time for #DrivingHomeForChristmas 🌲

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

1 year

Here we go…….. @bbcstrictly

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

4 years

My mates + family have really excelled on the slogans/branding for my baby daughter’s clothes 🤣 .... here are some of my faves: @BBCBreakfast @Boro #perfectpresents 🎁 #luckylittlelady

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

4 years

It’s my daughter’s first birthday this week. I decided to write her a letter about what’s happened in her first year so she can read it when she’s older..... I’m 3000 words in and don’t think I’m ever going to finish it!! #whatayear

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

2 years

Absolutely gutted that our Bill Turnbull has passed away. A fantastic broadcaster and a brilliant friend….I learnt so much from him. And we had some cracking arguments about how you should pronounce words like ‘poor’🥰 We all loved him💔 #RIPBill

Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

8 years

Love this pic of our @billtu and his many TV wives #bill 'sbirds #leavingdo @BBCBreakfast

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

6 years

Aw, cheers to everyone who has messaged me about my debut hosting ‘Have I Got News For You’. Once I got past the nerves I bloody loved it. I was v lucky to work with such a kind and funny team. #HIGNFY

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

6 years

Ok, it’s not the most important news of the day, but it matters to me. My rant on why a Middlesbrough delicacy I’ve enjoyed for many years is not to blame for North East obesity. Yes we have our problems, but blaming our local dish is daft/ignorant/helps nobody #parmogeddon

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

4 years

On the eve of launching a new TV show from a studio not far from where I grew up, I just want to say: Middlesbrough might statistically be the ‘worst place to grow up as a girl’ but it made me who I am. Don’t let statistics/background stop your ambition. #proudBorolass

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

6 years

Well 2017, I am very glad to see the back of you. Thanks to my mates+fam for getting me through it. For anyone out there who has had a shit year, let's nail 2018. #HappyNewYear

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

5 years

Woah - just realised it’s now 8 years I’ve been on @BBCBreakfast Time flies when you love your job!

Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

8 years

5 years ago today I made my first appearance on @BBCBreakfast - this is me reading my very first headline 😱

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

5 years

My mate has just pointed out that my Wikipedia page now says I’m 47. I knew Brexit had aged me, but I hadn’t realised it was by that much. So in human years I’m 36. In Brexit years I’m 47.

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

5 years

Blast from the past....my mam has just brought round some old pics. Look at these Irish Dancing ones!! From 1992 when I got my first ever trophy......up to the World Championships in Galway and Dublin. #myhair 😱 #myseriousface 😱 #mycostumes 😱

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

6 years

Well this is awkward......

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Steph McGovern

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4 years

Eating breakfast with my mam..... Mam: I don’t like Upsy Daisy Me: What? Why? Mam: She’s a show off. Me: Right Mam: I like Makka Pakka though How my chats have changed...... #IntheNightGarden #babyland

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

6 years

Back in Boro.....having a parmo 😍 #parmogeddon

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

6 years

Anyone fancy a hug?

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

4 years

How do you stop yourself constantly eating when you’re working from home? #askingforafriend (not the same mate who was asking about working from home in your pjs yesterday 😉) #WFH

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

3 years

Well now I’m crying. Marcus, you are a legend.

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@MarcusRashford

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

4 years

This month I am doing Jan-uary. Wish me luck.

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

1 year

So so so proud of you Helen. ❤️ And Gorka. What a legend. @bbcstrictly @HelenSkelton @gorkamarquez1 @MissGAtkinson

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4 years

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

3 years

The North East of England is awful isn’t it? I mean look at this dump..... #heaven

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

4 years

As much as I’ve loved doing a lockdown show at home I never expected it to go on this long.We’ve decided it’s time to have a break and give my family our home back.The proper prog will be launching when the Leeds studio is sorted, I may still be wearing slippers 🤣 #TheStephShow

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

2 years

So true….

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

4 years

I’ll be back briefly with my TV family tomorrow 🥰 I’m due to be on the @BBCBreakfast sofa sometime after 8am. My first time on live TV since having the baba. Please excuse the baby sick I’ll no doubt be wearing somewhere. #parentlife

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

2 years

Drinking gin in a tin in car on way to Strictly with John Whaite’s fabulous partner Paul. #Strictly2021

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

2 years

My daughter’s attempt to stop me having a Sunday night drink 🤣

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

5 years

The #GirlySwot jumper....designed by @jamesmobbs +me, you can now get from @balconyshirts . £5 of each sold will go to @Rubiescharity — helping to build confidence in young girls. Just to reiterate - I am not making any money from this!

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

4 years

This is still making me laugh....

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@Darren_Dutton

4 years

Is it just me or did Matt Hancock sign off like an 80s tv quiz show host in today's briefing?

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

5 years

Merry Christmas everyone! 🌲 🎅 Santa got me Middlesbrough gin (I didn’t even know it existed) and a personalised glass. Woohoo!

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

4 years

If ever there was a sign I need a night out.... It’s dancing in Asda when a classic 80s tune comes on. I full on danced in the veg aisle. FULL ON DANCED. (Whilst adhering to the one way system and social distancing)

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

3 years

Love getting home and seeing my family’s shoes together by the door.... it’s nice to know that this year, for first time ever, my family will count as a family in #Census2021 #ad

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

4 years

I can’t remember who told me about this, but I am still laughing.... Girl: Daddy, which sake is your favourite? Dad: What do you mean? Girl: Your favourite sake....out of all the ones you use? Dad: Eh? Girl: Is it for goodness sake, for Christ’s sake, or for f**ks sake? 🤣

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

2 years

Yes, I am drunk. GnT in a wine glass. Bring it on.

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

5 years

Thanks for the messages about me hosting Have I Got News For You. 🥰 An even bigger thanks to the hundreds of people who bought the #GirlySwot jumper I wore. That’s thousands £££ raised for @Rubiescharity helping vulnerable girls. And to them it means MILLIONS. I am buzzing!

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

2 years

Tell me you’re an eighties kid, without telling me you’re an eighties kid.

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

20 days

I am Stormy Daniels. Thanks @PrivateEyeNews for revealing my true identity. #screwTrump

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

3 years

YES JOHN!!!! AND JOHANNES!! Smashed it ❤️

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

2 years

My face after finishing Derry Girls tonight. The pure comedy and raw truth of it all rolled into one big emotional mess.

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

4 months

First day back at work. A bit different from my usual hang out…..

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

3 years

Day 9 of isolation and my lovely neighbour has just left a fresh baguette on the doorstep. I don’t know whether to eat it or rub it all over myself. 😍😍😍

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

4 years

Trying out a face mask that’s meant to reduce wrinkles whilst smoothing, hydrating and brightening my face. All I’ve noticed so far is that it’s really hard to drink wine with it on.

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

3 years

The only time I ever really enjoy running is when I’m in Ballycastle. Here’s a sweaty mid-run selfie to show you why I love it so much:

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

3 years

Caroline Flack’s mam and sister😭 My heart breaks for them.

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

4 years

Oh I’m crying again.....not least by how shocking I was on my very first morning over 8 years ago. 🤣🤣 That dress!! That hair!! That everything!! #bitsandbobs #TVfamily

BBC Breakfast

@BBCBreakfast

4 years

Today @stephbreakfast says her farewell to #BBCBreakfast as she tells us about her new show #EasyWaysToLiveWell Here are some of Steph's best moments ⬇️

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

5 years

So this is happening next week.....I’ve been asked to host ‘Have I Got News For You’ again!! @haveigotnews on @BBCOne at 9pm on Friday 19th April.

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

5 years

Sending loads of luck and love to our @mikebreakfast for @bbcstrictly tonight. He’s a man I’ve had to carry on many occasions......now it’s @Mrs_katjones turn! Seriously though, I have a lot of love for Bushy B, he is a total legend. COME ON SON!

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

2 years

So proud of my fab mate John. ❤️

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

3 years

This is brilliant!

Tom Francis

@TFrancis20

3 years

This bloke spent £300 on vets fees and X-rays and it turned out nothing was wrong with the dog, was just copying him out of sympathy 😂😂😂

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

4 years

Me: Oh man it’s another veggie dish on the show tomorrow. My partner: Imagine having a chef making you food everyday and two weeks in you’re complaining. I’ll be eating a stale toastie at home so you can shut the f**k up. 🤣🤣🤣 #keepingmegrounded

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Steph McGovern

@StephLunch

5 years

That moment when your #NationalTelevisionAwards hangover starts to ease and then you suddenly remember you sang the Casualty theme tune to nurse Duffy @cathship27 #iamatit

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