Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby's 'queue jumping' backlash sparks petition

ITV bosses denied the presenters jumped the queue....
Metro
2022-09-18T12:48:53Z
An ITV source told
However, their appearance sparked intense backlash after people claimed they should have waited in line like everyone else, after they were led to a press gallery for a separate viewing,
‘Hello everyone, we would like to clarify something’, they began.
‘We asked Phillip and Holly to be part of a film for this Tuesday’s programme.
‘They did not jump the queue, have VIP access or file past the Queen lying in state – but instead were there in a professional capacity as part of the world’s media to report on the event’.

It goes on: ‘Thousands of people are lining up overnight to pay respects to the Queen, where they will likely wait up to 24 hours.
‘Yet Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield, two hosts of one of the most damaging to mental health day time tv show This Morning, were able to push past those thousands and get immediate access.’
The statement continued: ‘ITV should be ashamed of exploiting the situation. I’d like to see This Morning axed for good as I do believe it causes more harm than good, without people noticing. For example, like turning cost of living anxiety into a game show. At the least though, these toxic presenters Holly and Philip should finally be removed from our TV screens. They monopolised way too long. ‘
So far, the petition has garnered 512 signatures, with organisers hoping they can reach the1000 mark target.