Danny Miller Defends Wife Steph After Breastfeeding on Live TV: “I’ll Delete Anyone Who Comes for Her”

Emmerdale actor Danny Miller has spoken out in powerful defence of his wife, Steph Jones, after she breastfed their newborn daughter live on ITV’s Loose Women. The couple appeared on Friday’s programme with their two children — two-year-old son Albert and their baby daughter, who arrived earlier this month — for a candid conversation about parenting, fertility struggles, and becoming a family of four. But it was a simple, natural moment that became the centre of attention: Steph calmly breastfeeding her baby while on live television.

The pair, who married last year in a picturesque ceremony surrounded by friends and family, settled into the discussion with ease as they spoke about life with two young children. Steph also shared her emotional journey around conceiving their second child, explaining the challenges she faced and how grateful she felt to welcome another baby. Midway through the interview, their daughter stirred and needed feeding — and Steph responded in the most instinctive way a mother can.

Without hesitation, the proud mum breastfed her baby on air, continuing the conversation as normal. Her openness drew praise from viewers who applauded the visibility of breastfeeding on daytime TV, something still rarely shown despite widespread calls for normalisation. Photos from the moment show Steph beaming with her newborn in her arms, an image that quickly circulated across social media.

But as is so often the case online, praise was accompanied by speculation that negative reactions might surface. It wasn’t long before Danny Miller issued a powerful statement making it clear he would not tolerate criticism directed at his wife.

The actor took to Instagram soon after the broadcast, sharing a heartfelt message alongside a photo of the family backstage. “We had such a beautiful day today down at Loose Women talking all about life as a family of four and having two under two,” he wrote. “I wanted to take this moment to say how incredibly proud I am of my wife @stephjones1710 — the most incredible mother — for flying the breastfeeding flag and showing how when it’s needed, nothing comes before it.”

He continued with a passionate defence of Steph’s action on live television. “I bloody love this woman. In absolute awe of her,” he added. “Breastfeeding is completely normal and natural. It’s food. It’s responding to the baby’s needs. It really is that simple.”

Miller emphasised that mothers should feel comfortable feeding their babies wherever necessary, saying: “Whenever they need it, they should have it. Regardless of the situation. Including live television. I hope that Edith needing exactly that helps towards normalising breastfeeding wherever and whenever.”

The actor also addressed the possibility of online backlash directly, issuing a clear warning to trolls: anyone posting negative comments would be removed immediately. “I’ll delete anyone who has anything bad to say,” he said bluntly.

Later, when a supportive fan wrote that they were bracing for a backlash — predicting that “some Karen” would inevitably criticise the moment — Miller reiterated his zero-tolerance stance. “Wasting their time if they do, mate,” he replied. “They just get deleted.” He then praised the commenter, who identified as a midwife, writing: “You midwives are cut from a different cloth! Thank you for everything you do. All the love to you and yours and have a great weekend!”

The Loose Women appearance itself was filled with wholesome family moments. Little Albert, now two, joined the panel as well and was seen sweetly meeting his baby sister again on set. The toddler’s excitement added to the warmth of the segment, delighting viewers who took to social media to express their affection for the family.

Fans of the couple flooded comment sections with praise, with many describing the breastfeeding moment as “beautiful,” “empowering,” and “completely normal.” Others commended Steph for her openness about her fertility struggles, calling her a “breath of fresh air” and an important role model for new mothers.

The discussion has since sparked broader conversations online about the visibility of breastfeeding in mainstream media. Many viewers thanked Steph for helping normalise something that countless women still feel self-conscious about in public settings. Miller’s strong public support has been widely applauded as an example of partners championing mothers and challenging outdated stigma.

With a growing family and new routines settling in, Danny and Steph appear to be embracing life with two young children with optimism and humour. And if Friday’s television moment is any indication, they’re also committed to challenging stereotypes and supporting parents everywhere — one live broadcast at a time.