It’s been more than two decades since Miquita Oliver made her TV debut on Channel 4’s Popworld . Although just 16 at the time, she and her co-host Simon Amstell managed to attract a huge fan base and elevate the series to cult status, thanks to their awkward-yet-cool dynamic and offbeat jokes.
The cheeky pair were known for putting bizarre questions to their high-profile guests, including “Have you ever licked a battery?”, “Do you ever feel like you’re right in the middle of a car crash?” and “Have you ever got off with Calum Best?” Memorable moments included roping Britney Spears into a round of speed dating and interviewing Fame Academy graduate Lemar from across a car park with a megaphone – just so they could call the chat Lemar From Afar.
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For both of the young presenters, the show provided a springboard to a successful TV career. But Miquita found the transition was a tricky one.
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