This Morning viewers have criticised Dermot O’Leary as he made a remark during a discussion about the devastating stabbings that took place in Southport on July 29.
The presenter made the comment in attempts to segue from one segment to the next. However, his attempts haven’t been met with a positive response.
In fact, several viewers took to social media to share their annoyance.
Dermot O’Leary presented This Morning with Rochelle Humes on July 30 (Credit: ITV)
Dermot O’Leary on This Morning
On Monday July 29, a 17-year-old male reportedly attacked several young children aged from six to 11 at a Taylor Swift-themed yoga and dance workshop in Southport.
At the time of publication, three children have died as a result of injuries. The victims were young girls aged just six, seven and nine. Five children and two adults were also injured in the attack.
Due to the attack sending shockwaves through the country, This Morning covered the topic during their Tuesday morning episode, on July 30.
Dermot handed over to Good Morning Britain reporter Nithya Rajan who reported on location from Southport, nearby to where the horrific attack took place.
Nithya gave an update on the incident. She said: “Police are questioning a 17-year-old they arrested him in the village of Banks which is about a 15-minute drive from where I’m standing.
Dermot and Rochelle handed over to Nithya Rajan in Southport, Merseyside (Credit: Youtube)
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