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Alison Hammond has been blasted for yet ANOTHER blunder on This Morning while discussing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest.
The TV personality, 51, was once again addressing the developing news surrounding the disgraced royal’s arrest on Thursday under suspicion of misconduct in public office.
But prior to this, Andrew was accused of having sex with the late Virginia Giuffre when she was underage.
She claims she was trafficked to the prince by the convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew denies having ever met her, despite paying Virginia millions in an out-of-court settlement.
When the subject came up on the show, despite its notoriety, Alison mispronounced Virginia’s surname, calling her Virginia ‘Guff’ and not Virginia Giuffre.
This went far from unnoticed by This Morning viewers, who were still reeling from the host’s bizarre decision to question why Andrew was arrested on his birthday yesterday.
Alison Hammond has been blasted for yet ANOTHER blunder on This Morning while discussing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest
The TV personality, 51, was once again addressing the ongoing situation surrounding the disgraced royal’s arrest on Thursday under suspicion of misconduct in public office when she mispronounced the name of his accuser Virginia Giuffre
This Morning viewers blasted: ‘Virginia Guff?? #ThisMorning’;
‘Why doesn’t Alison research correct pronunciation of people’s names…? honestly, how did she get through the first interview stage #ThisMorning’;
‘Alison calling Virginia Giuffre Virginia Guff. Honestly appalling presenter #ThisMorning’;
‘Just when you think Alison’s presenting skills couldn’t get any worse, they do. #thismorning’;
‘I like Alison but when it comes to serious topics she’s completely out of her depth #thismorning.’;
‘#ThisMorning delivering a grovelling “serious debate” after Alison’s “Why would you arrest someone on their birthday?” cock up yesterday.’
After Alison’s blunder, she quickly corrected herself on the programme, telling viewers: ‘Sorry, it is Virginia Giuffre, I do apologise.’
Following Andrew’s arrest on Thursday he was released without charge, but the investigation into his behaviour continues. It is claimed that he passed on confidential information to Epstein in his position as UK trade envoy – a crime that carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
This went far from unnoticed by This Morning viewers, who were still reeling from the host’s bizarre decision to question why Andrew was arrested on his birthday yesterday
Following Andrew’s arrest on Thursday he was released without charge, but the investigation into his behaviour continues
Speaking on today’s This Morning, Ashley James became visibly emotional while discussing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest
Ashley appeared on the ITV alongside Gyles Brandreth, Lorraine Royal Editor Russell Myers as well as presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary
The presenter’s mistake came during a powerful discussion where Ashley James broke down in tears on This Morning while discussing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest.
Ashley was among a panel of guests discussing the former royal having been arrested yesterday.
Speaking on This Morning about Andrew’s arrest and having watched a short clip of Virginia Giuffre’s family, she said, dabbing tears from her eyes: ‘I felt very emotional watching this actually. There’s a reason I feel so upset about it.
‘So many of us have watched the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein try to get justice and I felt a huge sense of relief yesterday watching Andrew be arrested.
‘Of course, his arrest is about state matters and not about the alleged sexual abuse of Virginia Giuffre, who of course is no longer here.
‘I think the fact that it took so long and she is no longer here for justice to be served.’
This Morning airs weekdays on ITV1 from 10am and is available to stream on ITVX.