Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis found himself at the centre of a viewer storm during Thursday's edition of This Morning, after his comments on the London tube strikes sparked immediate fury.
The consumer champion, 51, appeared via video link from his home to discuss the financial impact of the ongoing travel chaos. However, his characterisation of the public reaction as 'frenzied' did not sit well with viewers facing severe disruption.
Backlash Erupts on Social Media
Within moments of the segment airing, social media platforms were flooded with criticism from frustrated commuters. Many accused the financial guru of being out of touch with the reality of stranded passengers struggling to get to work.
One viewer tweeted: 'Martin Lewis clearly hasn't tried to get across London today! Frenzied? We're just trying to earn a living!' Another added: 'Privileged comment from someone working from home. Not everyone has that luxury.'
Presenters Navigate Awkward Exchange
Hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary found themselves navigating the tense moment live on air. Lewis, attempting to clarify, explained he was referring to the 'media frenzy' surrounding the strikes rather than public sentiment.
The atmosphere remained palpably awkward as the conversation continued, with the hosts quickly moving the discussion toward practical advice for affected viewers.
Commuters Face Travel Nightmare
The controversy comes as London grinds to a near-halt due to the 24-hour Tube strike. Transport for London has issued severe disruption warnings across all lines, with many services completely suspended during peak hours.
Commuters have reported hour-long queues for buses, extortionate taxi fares, and journey times tripling as millions attempt to navigate the capital without underground services.
Union representatives and TfL remain in deadlocked negotiations, with no immediate resolution in sight. The travel chaos is expected to continue affecting millions of Londoners and visitors throughout Thursday and into Friday morning.
