ITV Good Morning Britain fans complain over 'rude' Ed Ball remark to Richard Arnold

25.01.2022 - 15:31 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Ed Balls upset a few Good Morning Britain viewers as he made another appearance on the show.

The former politician is back in the hot seat alongside Susanna Reid after making his hosting debut on the show in December.

Tuesday's show brought the latest news, including the latest Boris Johnson party scandal as well as a debate on changes to the Highway Code.

But there were also a few lighter moments as Richard Arnold appeared for his showbiz segment.

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But the entertainment reporter left the hosts waiting a few moments so he could make a grand entrance.

As they began to ask where he was, they heard a sound in the distance and the penny dropped that it is in fact Burns Night today.

Richard then appeared through the set door wearing a kilt while the sound of bagpipes rang out.

"I think he's feeling somewhat patriotic, it's an important day," Ed said.

Richard replied: "What do ya think? "I mean a jig is extra Ed, so don't get any ideas."

After putting on a Scottish accent, Susanna asked Richard: "Why do you cover that accent up for the entertainment news?"

He responded: "Well because I'm so cockney born and bred, but I was also dragged up north of the border in Scotland from the age of 11 in Aberdeen."

But it was Ed's next question that has disgruntled GMB viewers.

"Are you actually - I've always wanted to know, are you naked under the skirt?" he asked.

Ranvir Singh was heard chipping in: "Aren't we all naked under our clothes, Ed?"

@FionaMcAslan26 tweeted: "#GMB “dragged north of the border” “under your skirt”… come on GMB!!!! Bit of respect!"

"#GMB offence it's not a skirt it's a kilt," @katz70 said.

@Mamashell2401 wrote: "@edballs skirt?