Love is Blind UK star Emma Willis reveals her ‘real’ accent on her husband’s podcast 

Emma Willis said that she purposely softened her Birmingham accent for television during an interview on Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo's "Nearly Parents" podcast with her husband, Matt Willis. The 49-year-old broadcaster admitted to consciously modulating her tone while presenting shows, adding that she had a more relaxed version of her voice at home than what fans hear on air.

The conversation began when host Sophie Habboo noted how Jamie Laing's accent has changed over the years. Emma related to this experience, explaining her conscious effort to tone down her Birmingham origins while presenting. She demonstrated the difference between her professional television voice and her natural speaking style, with Matt playfully comparing her real accent to the Muppet character Beaker.

Emma Willis is now hosting Netflix's Love Is Blind UK Season 2, which aired today with four episodes available for viewing. The reality dating program follows people who try to find long-term love by developing emotional ties in secluded pods before meeting in person. As the show's host, Emma helps competitors through their trip while retaining her professional television character, which contrasts with the more informal accent she adopts in private with family.

Love is Blind UK’s Emma Willis explains what happened to her accent

Emma Willis explained her deliberate approach to accent management during television appearances.

"I think when you can hear yourself, you take your pitch down a bit, not [just] you, generally, I do that," she shared on the podcast.

She acknowledged starting to think and remember that she’s not actually even from Birmingham and consciously brought her tone lower. The presenter revealed she previously disliked how she sounded naturally, leading to her decision to modify her speaking voice for professional purposes. This conscious effort represents a common experience among media personalities who adjust regional accents for broader audience appeal.

When questioned about her current hometown accent, Emma joked that she no longer knew what it actually sounded like.

"I don't know, I've tried to bash it out myself," she responded with laughter.

This suggests years of modification had created confusion about her authentic voice. Matt Willis, formerly of pop band Busted, provided humorous commentary about his wife's natural speaking voice. He compared her Birmingham accent to Beaker from the Muppets, complete with an impression of the character's distinctive high-pitched sounds.

"She's a bit Beaker sometimes," Matt joked after demonstrating the puppet's signature "Mee-mee-mee-mee" noise.

His comparison highlighted the contrast between Emma's television persona and her private communication style. Emma Willis demonstrated her off-duty accent during the podcast, playfully shrieking "Matt!" in her natural voice before asking if his ears were okay. She described Birmingham speech patterns as "sing song-y," involving melodic inflections characteristic of the regional dialect.

The discussion revealed how media personalities often maintain dual identities through voice modification. Emma's professional television work requires a more neutral accent to appeal to national audiences, while her family interactions allow for authentic regional expression.

Matt described experiencing this contrast daily, stating, when Emma Willis displayed her natural speaking style:

"That's it, welcome to my world, that's my life"

Their exchange highlighted how accent modification affects personal relationships and household dynamics. Emma Willis demonstrated her casual Birmingham speech pattern with phrases like "You alright, how you doing, you okay?" delivered with characteristic regional intonation. This example illustrated the melodic quality she associates with her hometown dialect.

Emma Willis’ personal reflections and career

Beyond the accent discussion, the couple reflected on their lasting marriage since 2008 and raising three children together. Matt emphasized the importance of commitment through difficult periods, questioning whether couples are "ready to go through the hard times."

Emma Willis added her perspective on relationship longevity, asking:

"Are you willing to stick through the s***? And so far, we have."

Their candid discussion about marriage challenges provided context for their continued professional collaboration. The couple's return to hosting Love Is Blind UK Season 2 represents their ongoing partnership in both personal and professional spheres, with Emma's accent modification remaining part of her television presentation style.

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You can watch Love Is Blind UK exclusively on Netflix.