Jade Thirlwall left red-faced on Michael McIntyre’s show as boyfriend Jordan Stephens rushes to defend her
jade thirlwall was left flustered on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show when the host projected her phone and scrolled through her Pinterest boards, a moment that was followed days later by criticism of her BRIT Awards red‑carpet look in Manchester.
On-stage Pinterest embarrassment
During a segment of Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, the 50‑year‑old host asked Thirlwall to hand over her phone so he could project her screen to the venue audience. The broadcast included a clip that noted a JavaScript and HTML5‑capable browser was needed to view the video. When McIntyre scrolled into her image‑sharing app, the singer, 33, appeared nervous, put her head in her hands and made an embarrassed sound.
McIntyre clicked through several labelled boards — Tattoos, Jordan, Learning, Christmas and Holidays — and opened one titled Wedding. As he flicked through many stills of women in white, the host joked: "It would just be nice to get a sense of it ending. " The audience erupted in laughter as the photos kept coming.
Jordan Stephens defends her on live TV
Jade Thirlwall’s boyfriend, Rizzle Kicks’ Jordan Stephens, 34, who has been dating her since 2020, could be seen laughing before McIntyre pretended to speak to him covertly: "Jordan get out of there. Jordan get out of there. " Stephens stepped in verbally for Thirlwall, saying: "I think you can step out of this one, boss, " and added more warmly: "These are nice dresses though, to be fair. "
Jade Thirlwall’s BRIT Awards red carpet backlash
Separately, coverage of the BRIT Awards red carpet in Manchester singled out several looks as worst dressed. The piece, published 17: 49 GMT on 28 Feb 2026 and updated 21: 37 GMT the same day, listed Jade Thirlwall among those who failed to impress. The article noted Thirlwall was nominated for Artist of the Year and Best Pop Act and quoted her saying her outfit inspiration was motivated by wanting "something practical" but also wanting to "serve c***. "
Other red-carpet moments in Manchester
Leading the criticism on the Manchester carpet were Tallia Storm, 27, who wore a skin‑tight plunging catsuit with a cartoon‑inspired print, and Fleur East, who stepped out in a brown satin co‑ord with dramatic white collar and sleeve detailing. Spanish singer Rosalia, 33, drew attention in a strapless feathered gown that left her midriff visible and was described as looking as if she had had "a vicious fight with swans. "
The red‑carpet roundup also called out Sian Welby, 39, who wore a rust‑coloured mini dress with a strapless corset bodice and ruffled skirt, paired with platform champagne heels and a chunky pearl necklace. RuPaul's Drag Queen Marmalade was noted for an extravagant metallic tasseled dress with a headpiece of sequined branches. Former Love Island star Molly Marsh also appeared on the worst‑dressed list.
What happened next
The on‑air Pinterest moment and the red‑carpet coverage ran in close sequence ahead of the BRIT Awards ceremony in Manchester. The TV appearance left Thirlwall visibly embarrassed on stage, and the Manchester arrivals prompted critical reaction to several outfits as the industry gathered for the awards evening.
