This Morning's Live Pub Dash Leaves Viewers Open-Mouthed
In a truly unexpected turn of events, This Morning fans were left utterly astonished as presenter Ben Shephard made a dramatic dash to a pub during the show's live broadcast on Wednesday. The 51-year-old host sprinted out of the studio to fetch a pint for his co-star Angela Scanlon, creating a memorable and spontaneous television moment that quickly captured the attention of viewers across the nation.
A Sunny Discussion Sparks an Impromptu Pub Visit
The extraordinary sequence began during the morning news segment, where Ben Shephard and Angela Scanlon, 42, were joined by LBC radio host Tom Swarbrick, 38. The trio were engaged in a lively discussion about the recent spell of sunshine across London, following what Tom described as "40 days and nights of continuous rainfall in Britain." Seizing the opportunity presented by the warmer weather, Tom decided to leave the studio while the show was still on air, heading to the nearest pub to enjoy a drink.
Later in the broadcast, Tom joined via a live video link, where he was seen slowly sipping on a beer. "I have this glorious bit of nectar here, the first one of the year," he proclaimed, as Ben gasped with admiration at the condensation on the glass. Tom enthusiastically encouraged his co-stars to come down and join him, exclaiming, "Come down, you could do the show from here! The sun is out, we're having the best time of our lives!"
Ben Shephard's Swift Exit and Pint Delivery
Not one to miss out, Ben Shephard wasted no time in taking up the invitation. He promptly rose from the sofa, leaving Angela Scanlon to host the ITV show solo as he headed out to the pub. Cameras followed Ben as he ran through the streets of London, eventually finding Tom outside the establishment. There, Ben enjoyed his own pint in the sunshine, telling Angela and the studio via live link, "This is absolutely glorious! Happy rest of the year, everybody! Scanlon, I'll bring you one back."
True to his word, following the ad break, Ben returned to the studio with the remainder of his drink. He handed it to Angela, who took a swig while introducing the upcoming segments of the show. "I want to look professional," she joked as she handed the drink back to Ben, adding a touch of humour to the unconventional moment.
Viewer Reactions and Social Media Buzz
Fans were quick to react to the live TV spectacle, taking to social media platform X to share their thoughts on the segment, which aired at 10:50 am. One viewer penned, "Out on the lash while live on This Morning," while another chimed in, "Is this segment 'how to be a piss head at 10.50am'." A third wrote, "What a job, to be able to nip out for a beer live," and a fourth added, "Who has a pint at 11 am?" Other comments ranged from "What the hell is going on?" to a joking "Next Segment: Alcohol Abuse!"
Context: Ruby Wax's Controversial Comments on Trump
This light-hearted pub dash followed another notable moment on the show earlier in the week, when guest Ruby Wax shocked viewers with her comments about former US President Donald Trump. During an appearance to discuss her upcoming tour, Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous, the 72-year-old comedian reflected on her 2000 interview with Trump. She revealed that she was "thrown off" his private plane during the encounter and described the experience as a "disaster." In a moment that divided audiences, Ruby joked, "I should have taken him out," before quickly trying to retract the statement, saying, "Maybe I shouldn't have said that. Can you erase that bit?" She concluded, "It's all in jest."
Fans at home flooded X with reactions to Ruby's comment, with some dubbing it "crazy" and others finding it "hilarious." One user wrote, "Did Ruby Wax just say that on #ThisMorning?" while another added, "Ruby Wax talking about Donald Trump on This Morning is hilarious."
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