ITV This Morning turns awkward as Josie Gibson has surprise ruined and viewers slam 'ridiculous' segment
21.03.2022 - 18:35
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This Morning fans were left unimpressed by the show's Mother's Day segment after Josie Gibson's surprise for her own mum was ruined. The presenter was back as the main host of the ITV daytime show alongside Phillip Schofield on Monday as Holly Willoughby still remains in isolation after testing positive for Covid.
And of the segments they were presenting to viewers today was all about Mother's Day gifts ahead of the celebratory day this coming Sunday.
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Josie and Phillip were therefore joined in the studio by Sarah Jossel with her gift guide that featured everything from unusual flowers to amazing food, makeup and a tipple.
Sarah did kickstart the segment by kindly reminding people that Mother's Day isn't the easiest time for everyone. She said: "Firstly, it's really important just to say that Mother's Day is a celebratory day but for so many people, they may find it really difficult if they've lost their mum, mum's have lost kids, and also people struggling to become mums.
"So I think be very aware of the people around you. If you know anyone who's going through a hard time, bring them in if you are having tea or dinners or anything. Do try and include people."
But then, Sarah put her foot in it when she suggested people struggle to figure out what to get their significant person in their lives and revealed what Josie would really like to get her mum.
"You were telling me earlier Josie you don't know what to get your mum," she started before telling everyone: "She wants to get her mum a horse," as Josie started to laugh.
Phillip then clocked the reaction and commented: "Did she just let a secret out then," with Josie still