Huq 'misquoted' over stolen sweets

Konnie Huq has denied saying that she used to steal sweets from Woolworths as a child.

The television presenter reportedly told The Mirror last month that she has taken pick 'n' mix from the shop without paying, prompting fellow Blue Peter alumnus Valerie Singleton to criticise her in the Daily Express for condoning theft.

However, Huq has denied both making the admission and any rift with Singleton, saying: "I love Valerie. I was on her This Is Your Life show, but she should know how easy it is to be misquoted. I'm sure I was misquoted, Valerie should know that."

She added: "I want to set the record straight. I probably said I love Woolies pick 'n' mix, I bet many a child can remember stealing sweets from there."