Overview

• Pattison posted a joint Instagram reel on Aug. 22 with pet-food brand Butternut Box, part of its Walkies series, in which her dog licked inside her mouth.
• Viewers flooded the comments with disgust and health concerns about bacteria and infection risk, though some users joked or said they do the same.
• In the clip she says, "I'm so sorry," and later responded to the reaction in the comments with, "This did not go down well."
• As of Aug. 24, there has been no public statement from Butternut Box or health authorities, and the video remained live.
• Coverage notes her upcoming role on Strictly Come Dancing 2025, with a separate report about a prior trapped nerve framed as unconfirmed.