Guest Lorraine host Fiona Phillips has been accused of fawning over her male guests.
Fans of the ITV show asked for the “flirting” to stop when Fiona, 55, interviewed Hollywood star Dave Franco, 31, on Thursday morning.
The former GMTV star has been standing in for Lorraine Kelly who is off enjoying her summer holidays.
Lorraine Kelly (Ian West/PA)
Viewers said that it made for uncomfortable viewing.
Every Time I flick over the channel Fiona is hitting on some young man 🙈😖 #cringe #lorraine
— Mrs Brit (@littlenic1976) August 4, 2016
Fioana Phillips just showed herself right up on #LORRAINE. totally fawning over dave Franco, it was so bad she couldn't interview properly
— roni (@roni9uk) August 4, 2016
#lorraine uncomfortable with Fiona drooling over pic of half naked tennis player,
— Sally Parsonson (@sallyparsonson) August 4, 2016
Cringe fest watching Fiona Phillips… Make it stop! #Lorraine
— Sultan of Binwah! (@mightybinwah) August 4, 2016
Felt so sorry for her guest it was embarrassing to watch let alone experience. Useless and unable to do her job #LORRAINE
— roni (@roni9uk) August 4, 2016
I have to say, Fiona is cringe 🙄 #lorraine
— missdisco (@babylovedisco39) August 4, 2016
Fiona had tweeted:
Morning! Craig from Corrie on today's @ITVLorraine Plus dreamy actor Dave Franco and the equally dreamy @DrHilaryJones! See you at 8.30…..
— fiona phillips (@realmissfiona) August 4, 2016
The presenter is not the first TV host to be accused of flirting, with Susanna Reid usually in the frame.
Susanna Reid (Ian West/PA)
The Good Morning Britain host has sent viewers into a frenzy with her interviews with Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner, then Prime Minister David Cameron and Dracula Untold star Luke Evans.
Meanwhile, it’s also been announced that Lisa Snowdon will be filling in for Lorraine a week.
Lisa Snowdon
(Ian West/PA)
The former Strictly Come Dancing star said: “I’m so excited to be stepping into Lorraine Kelly’s shoes for a week. I’m a huge fan of the show, so it’s a real honour for me to be asked to cover. The lineup for the show next week is looking fantastic as well, so I really can’t wait!”
Lorraine’s editor Sue Walton said: “I’m delighted to welcome Lisa to the Lorraine show for a week – millions enjoyed waking up to her unique brand of warmth and fun when she hosted breakfast radio.”
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