This Morning Presenters Left Speechless by Vet's Cheeky On-Air Comment
Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary were visibly flustered during a live segment on ITV's This Morning when contributor and veterinarian Dr Scott Miller made an unexpected and risqué remark. The incident occurred while Dr Miller was broadcasting from Chester Zoo, showcasing a variety of baby animals and discussing animal welfare in a series of video links.
Hilarious Mishap with Dik-Dik Antelope
During the wholesome animal-focused segment, footage played of a small deer known as a Dik-Dik, a species of tiny antelope housed at the zoo. Dr Miller inadvertently asked the presenters a very cheeky question, leaving them open-mouthed and struggling to respond. 'Can I show you my Dik-Dik?' he inquired, prompting awkward laughter and hesitation from Alison, 51, and Dermot, 52.
After a moment of stunned silence, Dermot finally managed to reply, 'Yes, go for it, in for a penny in for a pound,' while Alison chimed in with, 'Yes, show it to us.' Dr Miller quickly brushed over the question, redirecting attention to the animal itself. 'Have a look at this gorgeous little creature, born just a week ago and in just one day, was up and erect enough to wander about the enclosures... what a clever little Dik-Dik,' he explained. Dermot then joked, 'We need to go to Chester Zoo and see the Dik-Dik.'
Previous Cheeky Moments on the Show
This incident follows another recent awkward moment on the programme, where Alison left co-host Ben Shephard speechless with a suggestive comment. During a segment discussing bubble tea, a popular Taiwanese drink, Ben explained he wasn't a fan of the tapioca pearls, saying, 'I quite like the [explosive] stuff in my mouth.' Alison responded with, 'Oh, I love the feelings of balls exploding in the mouth,' causing Ben to fall silent and look around the room in shock before awkwardly moving on to the next segment.
Ben Shephard's Mid-Show Pub Dash
In another surprising live TV moment, Ben Shephard dashed to a pub during the broadcast, bringing back a pint for co-star Angela Scanlon. The segment began with Ben and Angela, 42, joined by LBC radio host Tom Swarbrick, 38, discussing the weather. Tom mentioned the sunshine in London and decided to leave the studio to find the nearest pub for a drink, encouraging others to join him via a live video link.
Tom was seen sipping a beer on air, telling his co-stars, 'For 40 days and nights, we've had continuous rainfall in Britain, and this is the first moment that I feel as a nation, we are so back. I have this glorious bit of nectar here, the first one of the year.' Ben, tempted by the offer, quickly got up from the sofa, leaving Angela to host alone as he ran through the streets of London to meet Tom. Cameras followed Ben as he enjoyed a pint outside the pub, exclaiming, 'This is absolutely glorious! Happy rest of the year, everybody! Scanlon, I'll bring you one back.'
After the ad break, Ben returned to the studio and handed Angela the remainder of his drink, which she sipped while introducing upcoming segments. Fans reacted swiftly on social media, with one viewer writing, 'Out on the lash while live on This Morning,' and another joking, 'Is this segment “how to be a piss head at 10.50am”.'
Ruby Wax's Controversial Trump Comments
Elsewhere on the show, comedian Ruby Wax shocked viewers with a controversial joke about former US President Donald Trump. Appearing to discuss her upcoming tour, Ruby recalled a 2000 interview with Trump, describing it as a disaster where she was thrown off his private plane. She humorously remarked on his hair and his presidential ambitions, saying, 'I thought, "This guy is hilarious", so I laughed thinking, "This guy is a joker", and he said, "No, I want her off the plane".'
When co-hosts Angela and Ben joked about Trump later becoming President, Ruby quipped, 'Go figure... I should have taken him out,' before quickly trying to retract the statement, adding, 'Maybe I shouldn't have said that. Can you erase that bit?' She shrugged it off as being in jest, but fans divided online, with some calling it 'crazy' and others 'hilarious'.
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