THIS is the awkward moment a Crufts winner accidentally hits Claudia Winkleman in the face with a microphone.
caught Lee Cox, dog Bruin’s handler, as they exited the arena after being crowned Best in Show.
This is the shocking moment a Crufts winner accidentally hit Claudia in the face with her microphoneCredit: Channel 4
The Best in Show winner profusely apologised to Claudia as she attempted to breeze past the faux pasCredit: Channel 4
Lee huffed and puffed as he answered Claudia’s questions on claiming one of
He stood almost shoulder-to-shoulder with the presenter, who could be heard telling Lee how happy she was with the result.
But before she got the full sentence out, Lee suddenly lifted his arm up and accidentally smacked the bottom of the mic.
The mic jabbed into Claudia’s chin and Lee began to profusely apologise.
attempted to move past the faux pas, saying: “no that’s fine.”
Lee, who dressed in a beige suit and smart brown tie, said: “Oh sorry love I’ve just hit you in the face.”
He continued, awkwardly looking right into the camera: “I’ve just hit Claudia, Claudia in the face with her microphone.”
Claudia replied: ” I enjoyed it but also …”
The telly star then slightly mixed up her words, seemingly reeling from the awkward encounter.
She eventually got out: “I feel your emotions because this culminates so much work and love.”
Lee and Bruin, a Clumber Spaniel, were seen hugging after winning Best in Show on Day Four of Crufts 2026Credit: Getty
Claudia is hot property in the presenting world but wanted to present so badly she .
The 54-year-old joined the show alongside long-standing presenter , and Radzi Chinyanganya.
Speaking on joining the team, Claudia said: “I absolutely love dogs and there is literally nowhere else on earth I’d rather be.
“I can’t wait to join this incredible team and I’m so grateful to for allowing me to be part of it.
“I have a pocket rammed with treats.”
world began on Thursday March 5, and finished with the big finale earlier today.
Claudia told The Sun on Sunday she begged for her presenting gig at Crufts 2026Credit: Getty
The pair did an incredible job and Claudia was blown away by their performanceCredit: PA
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