Dave ‘Hughesy’ Hughes reveals ‘graphic’ X-rated story that ‘ruined’ son’s life
Dave ‘Hughesy’ Hughes, 55, revealed how an X-rated personal story he shared publicly made its way back to his teenage son and, in his words, “ruined [his] life”.
Speaking on the Carrie & Tommy show, the comedian and broadcaster recalled telling a vulnerable but “graphic” story about losing his virginity during an appearance on the podcast The Imperfects.
“I lost my virginity in a brothel at the age of 22, but I was so scared before that, that I was going to be a loser in life, that whenever I got the opportunity to have sex I would bottle it because I thought ‘I’m not worthy’,” Hughes said on the podcast.
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“This guy said to me, ‘We’re going to a brothel’ and I said, ‘Mate, it’s impossible. I can’t get it done in a weekend with a girl, how am I going to get it done in half an hour?'”
The reflection prompted a question from host Tommy Little, who wondered if Hughes consulted with his family before revealing something so private on a public service.
“When that clip comes out, are there chats in the household? I’m fascinated,” the radio host asked.
Hughes said there is “no issue” for his wife of 20 years Holly Hughes, who is “very honest and happy for [him] to be honest”.
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What did become an issue was when Hughes’ 17-year-old son Rafferty’s classmates forwarded him the clip.
“He said to me, ‘Dad, you’ve ruined my life,”‘ the comedian laughed.
“I remember picking him up from a cinema and he’s got five mates there who are just yelling, ’22, 22,’ mocking me.”
Hughes has no regrets about sharing the personal story, joking his “rizz has increased” with his son’s mates.
“I’m actually happy about that, because men have many insecurities. I think for me to be able to talk about that hopefully takes the pressure off men who are nervous in life,” he said.
“So, I’m happy they can see that I’m imperfect. Obviously, every can see that but I’m happy about it.”
It’s not the first time the lines have blurred between Hughes’ personal and professional life.
He previously admitted to an on-air faux pas that got him in trouble with his in-laws.
“I got in trouble years ago, actually, when my wife’s grandmother passed and I was on radio,” he shared on Stellar‘s podcast Something to Talk About
“For some reason, I can’t remember the actual incident or what triggered it, but I think we’re talking about on radio and I might have got the giggles, which … was inappropriate.
“I knew that, but it’s like laughing in church. Sometimes you’re not meant to laugh, and so that’s when you do laugh because you’re not meant to.”
Hughes and Holly married in 2006 and share three children, Rafferty, 17, Sadie, 15, and Tess, 13.
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