Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page was left practically speechless following an unexpected interruption on today’s Sunday Brunch (28th September).

The actress from one of the BBC’s most beloved comedies was appearing on the Channel 4 show hosted by Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer to discuss her new autobiography, Lush!

Alongside fellow The Masked Dancer colleague Gareth Malone, the choirmaster disclosed he was undertaking a fitness challenge for Cancer Research UK, completing 100 press-ups daily throughout September.

When he admitted he hadn’t yet finished his press-ups for the day, the programme came to a standstill as all the guests and hosts dropped to the floor to participate in the challenge.

Moments later, Page was questioned about her recent book promotional tour, but she was compelled to offer an apology as she could “barely talk”, reports Wales Online.

Sunday Brunch guest apologises as she can ‘barely talk’ minutes into show (Image: CHANNEL 4)

“I’ve done 2,800,” Malone disclosed his remarkable September tally thus far.

“Have you done any today?” Lovejoy enquired, and when Malone confirmed he hadn’t, he proposed: “Shall we start it off?”

Rimmer was equally enthusiastic about joining in as they urged the remaining guests, including Elizabeth Day, Kojey Radical and Tom Speight, to participate.

Joanna Page had to apologise for “barely” being able to talk (Image: GETTY)

Lovejoy proposed they begin with 10 press-ups whilst Rimmer quipped: “This should be a weekly feature!”

Page was left chuckling uncontrollably and struggling for breath as Gareth led them through 20 press-ups for the cameras.

Following the completion of the challenge, the comedic performer found herself breathless when Lovejoy enquired about her recent book tour moments afterwards.

Gareth Malone and the guests started the day with some push-ups (Image: CHANNEL 4)

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“It’s been really good fun,” she responded, visibly flushed. “I’ve been all up and down the country.

“And I’m still doing more, it’s been lovely, you know, going and chatting to people.”

She was then forced to offer an apology as she confessed: “I’m sorry, I can barely talk, this is insane!”

The actress was left in tears of laughter (Image: CHANNEL 4)

Her co-guests Malone and Day subsequently consoled Page as she bent forward in fits of giggles.

She was then afforded an opportunity to recover her composure as Lovejoy quickly transitioned to the programme’s next segment.