Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid came under fire today over her comments about her “friend” Piers Morgan.
Viewers took exception to comments made by Susanna during an interview with Piers’ wife Celia Walden.
She was on the show to promote her new book, but she ended up embroiled in a conversation about Piers and his upcoming plans.
Good Morning Britain: What did Susanna say about Piers Morgan?
Before Celia came on, Susanna and co-host Ben Shephard were chatting about Piers’ Ofcom ruling.
During the chat, Susanna admitted she felt awkward when Piers left the show.
Read more: Good Morning Britain fans beg for Piers Morgan to return to the show
“On the one hand, I’ve got my friend Piers Morgan and the other my bosses. It was awkward,” she admitted.
Later, chatting Celia, she said: “Obviously I’m in touch with him, he’s my friend,” before asking what is upcoming career plans were.
How did viewers react to the comments?
Susanna didn’t come off favourably on Twitter among GMB viewers.
She was branded a “hypocrite”, the GMB presenters were called “two-faced” and another asked why Susanna didn’t “defend” Piers if they are such good friends.
“Susanna avoiding eye contact with Mrs Piers on #gmb on the Ofcom subject,” said one. “‘Yes we’re all a family’, but clearly there were huge differences of opinion between her and @piersmorgan.”
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