Stacey Dooley has issued an apology to new mums after previously thinking that motherhood wasn't hard.
The broadcaster and documentary maker reflected on her past views on motherhood before welcoming daughter Minnie in January 2023, admitting she went into it "so unprepared".
"You know, I used to see mums finding it tough and I'd think, 'It can't be that hard'," she told The Guardian in a recent interview, sharing that she rejected motherhood manuals from friends and didn't attend any antenatal classes.
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"I really used to think that. Which is f**king hilarious. I owe all of those women an apology," she added.
Last year, the Strictly Come Dancing winner was announced for a new BBC project. Dooley is set to front a documentary tackling the shoplifting epidemic in the UK titled Stacey Dooley: Shoplifting.
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The doc, set to air on March 13 on BBC Three and iPlayer, sees Dooley spending time with people who regularly steal from shops as well as stores' frontline staff trying to prevent theft.
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Announced last November, the documentary is just one of the projects Dooley has in the pipeline.
She spoke on her upcoming show upon receiving the prestigious Grierson Trustee Award, which recognises excellence and innovation in documentary films.
"With a significant rise in shoplifting, it feels more important than ever to spend proper time with the people and complexities involved," the documentarian said.
"This recognition fuels my commitment to keep telling these stories," she continued, "and I'm thankful for all the support – and those who have backed me from the start – that allows me to keep pushing forward."
Stacey Dooley: Shoplifting will air on BBC Three on March 13 and will be available on iPlayer after broadcast.
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