Charli XCX apologises after accidentally swearing twice live on air

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27 Jun 2026 • 9:21 AM MYT
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Charli XCX apologises after accidentally swearing twice live on air

  • Charli XCX was forced to apologise after accidentally swearing twice live on BBC Radio 1.
  • The incident occurred on Friday, 26 June, while she was promoting her new single “Wink, Wink.”
  • She was participating in a game called “Wrong Uns” with host Greg James, where players must give incorrect answers.
  • When asked for a compliment, she correctly replied, “You’re lovely” and then swore in annoyance at her mistake.
  • Both Charli XCX and Greg James issued apologies to listeners following the incident.

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