Chantelle Houghton praises ex‑husband Preston's 2007 Never Mind The Buzzcocks walkout

Chantelle Houghton said she was "so touched" when her then‑husband Preston left the set of the BBC comedy panel show Never Mind The Buzzcocks in 2007 after host Simon Amstell read mocking excerpts from her autobiography. She recalled watching from the green room and described the segment as embarrassing and cringeworthy, adding that Preston chose to walk out rather than sit through what she felt was disrespectful.

Preston’s departure sparked backlash at the time, with a BBC spokesperson defending the show’s banter style. In later interviews, Preston described the walkout as a "proud moment" and called the treatment "cruel and classist". Houghton expressed appreciation for his decision, saying she valued his support despite the criticism he received.

Both articles, published in 2026, revisit the incident and the couple’s brief marriage that began after meeting on Celebrity Big Brother in 2006 and ended within a year.