ITV’s This Morning was slammed by viewers today (December 23) over a controversial segment shown during cost-of-living crisis.
With Christmas in full swing, Brussels sprouts took centre stage on the show today.
A woman who was terrified of the divisive vegetable made an appearance in a bid to cure her phobia.
Consequently, in a bid to help her overcome her fears, the show wheeled out a trolley full of sprouts as a form of aversion therapy.
This Morning today: Woman with fear of sprouts baffles viewers
Nik and Eva Speakman were welcome onto the show to lend their expertise.
“Today we’re going to be meeting a lady for the very first time,” said Nik. “She is absolutely terrified and cannot cope with Brussels sprouts.”
“Brussels sprouts divide the nation. You either love them or hate them. However, when you have a phobia of them, it takes them to a whole new level.”
While Andi Peters was quick to tell viewers that they wouldn’t “go to waste”, the segment still left a bitter taste in the mouths of some watching from home.
Viewers complain amid cost-of-living crisis
As a result, many took to Twitter to air their complaints.
“#ThisMorning parading a trolley full of Brussels sprouts around just to taunt some woman ‘afraid’ of them like we aren’t in a living crisis? Nice one guys,” moaned one viewer.
A second tweeted: “What the feck a trolley full! #ThisMorning”.
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