Ben Shephard was notably taken aback during a segment on This Morning when a guest made some bold confessions on the live broadcast. He, alongside co-host Cat Deeley, sat down with Caroline, a 72-year-old escort, in the Tuesday (4 February) episode of the ITV programme.
As an ex-Christian, Caroline opted for a career change into sex work later on in her life and has since featured on Olivia Attwood’s Getting Filthy Rich. She openly shared her journey to becoming an escort and recollected some rather intimate moments she shared with clients.
One particular escapade saw Caroline date a gentleman in a hotel room. There, she indulged in a sexual venture for the first time, earning high praise from her partner, who complimented her skills.
Her candid revelation about this event had her saying: “I wasn’t quite sure what to expect really!”
Her revelations prompted a visibly embarrassed Ben to muster a brisk “Right! ” while he and Cat promptly navigated the dialogue towards more family-friendly subjects, reports Wales Online.
Previously a floral shop employee, Caroline unveiled that she makes thousands each month through her alter ego, Busty Granny. Having once led a serene Christian existence, she sought a different path after questioning her faith amidst hard times.
A proposition by a 27-year-old rugby player when she was 57 opened her up to “flirty stuff over the phone,” leading her down a new avenue.
Caroline discovered she could earn a living as an escort after watching a documentary about an 82-year-old in the same profession. This inspired her to embark on this unconventional career path.
Now a professional escort, Caroline, who has no children or grandchildren, brings in approximately £3,000 each month. This income has allowed her to pay off her mortgage, and she confesses that she’s “loving life”.
Despite her contentment, Caroline’s choice of work hasn’t been met with enthusiasm from her siblings, who “aren’t too impressed” and have distanced themselves due to the portrayal of her job in the media.
The segment featuring Caroline’s interview on This Morning sparked mixed reactions from viewers, with some questioning the appropriateness of discussing such explicit topics during a morning television programme.
This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV.