Coverage of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart was bizarrely interrupted by two men talking about Carol Vorderman’s ‘open relationship with six guys'.
The Porsche Tennis Grand Prix is currently underway as several of the biggest stars in women's tennis compete in the oldest professional women's indoor tournament in Europe.
Former world number one Iga Swiatek is among the favourites to win the Boss Open in Stuttgart, as she plays for the first time since working with new coach Francisco Roig, Rafael Nadal and Emma Raducanu‘s former trainer.
Naturally, fans have been eager to see how Swiatek has adjusted to a new playing style under her new coach, with many tuning in to watch her practising ahead of her matches.
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But those who tuned in to a recent practice session will have been completely shocked to hear a strange conversation between members of the broadcast team discussing Countdown star Vorderman's open relationship with several different men.
Vorderman, 65, has previously spoken out times about her “special friendships” with multiple long-term male companions.
At one point, she's even confirmed that she was seeing five men at once, as part of a 'no-strings-attached' situation following a split from ex-boyfriend Des Kelly in 2006.
However, the last place she would have expected her personal life to be spoken about would have been during a live broadcast of tennis practice.
Unaware that he could be heard on the microphone for the broadcast, one production member said: “I saw something recently, Carol Vorderman has just like come out and been like.
“She’s done it right. Because she got her butt done and stuff.”
When asked for more information, he continued: “She’s come out and says that she’s in like an open relationship with five or six guys.”
The second replied: “With five or six guys? Good girl. Wow.”
The broadcasting for the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix is being covered by WTA Media, with Stuttgart organisers live-streaming every practice court on the tournament’s website to increase interest.
WTA Media have not addressed the bizarre moment, nor have either of the men involved stepped forward.
However, according to Wales Online, none of the men caught on the microphone are directly associated with the Women's Tennis Association (WTA), and they are all said to be 'mortified' by the incident..
Topics: Tennis
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