Strictly's Judi Love recalls the terrifying moment she woke up on top of her baby after co-sleeping with her
Judi Love has recalled the terrifying moment that she woke up on top of her baby daughter while they were co-sleeping.
The comic, 40, divulged the details of the scary incident on Monday's episode of Loose Women as the panel were discussing whether its cruel to leave your baby to cry.
'I was lying on my baby... I just remember crying for hours,' the star recalled of the traumatic experience.
'I just remember crying for hours': Judi Love revealed on Monday's episode of Loose Women the terrifying moment that she woke up on top of her baby while they were co-sleeping
Judi, who has a son, 11, and a 16-year-old daughter, explained in full: 'So, I had her in the bed with me and I must have been in and out of sleep and I woke up and that exhaustion...It was an exhaustion that I've never experienced before in my life.
'I woke up and I remember looking at the cot thinking "a cot? Who's had a baby?" It had clean gone out of my mind that I'd had a baby.
'And then I was like "what is that?"... I was lying on my baby. It was literally for like 10 seconds and I jumped up cause she was kind of moving and I grabbed her.'
'I just remember crying for hours,' Judi admitted as the other panelists gasped at the story.
'It had clean gone out of my mind that I'd had a baby': She divulged the details of the scary incident while the panel were discussing whether it was cruel to leave your baby to cry
Judi is a single parent to her two children and mostly keeps them out of the spotlight.
However, she previously discussed her relationship with her son on Loose Women in the wake George Floyd's death.
She explained: 'As a black parent, having to have that conversation with my son at seven years old and explaining to him, "you're a young black boy, and you might be put in a situation where you are judged solely on the basis of your skin" is heartbreaking.”
It comes after it was revealed on Friday that Judi will be joining this year's Strictly Come Dancing line up.
During the announcement on Loose Women show, she said: 'I don't have any moves yet. I'm so nervous it's so out of comfort zone, but what an opportunity to learn a new skill.
'I've known a few weeks. My friends were asking who it was but I couldn't say anything. I'm overwhelmed with excitement.
'I don't know his name but the one with long hair I'd like to be paired with. This is something very new for you I am thrilled.'
'I just remember crying for hours,' Judi admitted as the other panelists gasped at the story which came out while they were debating whether you should leave babies to cry alone
The comedian said in a statement: 'I think I am still in shock that I will be part of this amazing show.
'I’ve watched it for many years and admired the phenomenal abilities of these dancers and celebrities that have taken part and dedicated themselves to learning a new craft.
'I’m truly looking forward to pushing myself in something that I could have only dreamed of doing and now it’s actually coming true! I can’t lie I’m soooo nervous but excited at the same time!'
Strictly Come Dancing 2021: It was revealed on Friday that Judi will be joining this year's line up
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