Gino D'Acampo Leaves Holly Willoughby and Dermot O'Leary Cringing with Joke Aimed at Phillip Schofield on This Morning
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The popular ITV show This Morning is no stranger to awkward moments, but the latest one was particularly cringeworthy. Regular guest Gino D'Acampo left Holly Willoughby and Dermot O'Leary cringing when he made a joke aimed at former host Phillip Schofield.
It was D'Acampo's first appearance on the show in a while, with the cook explaining he had been in Italy for the past month. This was the same month that Schofield stepped down from his role on This Morning amid an alleged off-air rift between him and Willoughby, and then from ITV after he revealed he'd had an affair with a younger male colleague.
Ahead of his cooking segment on This Morning, D'Acampo explained where he had been for the past month and how good it was to be back. He said: "I was in Italy for a month, I got back two days ago and I can't wait to cook for you all." He then added: "A bit strange, I was going to cook Melazane Parmagiana. With the big aubergine, but apparently I can't do anything with aubergine at the moment."
Willoughby replied with her favourite dish, but when the camera panned back to O'Leary, the This Morning presenter could be seen putting a pen in his mouth as a sign of awkwardness. D'Campo went on to add: "Everything is under control, I'm back. Any news from the last month I should know? Anything I should know?"
O'Leary had remained quiet throughout the exchange on This Morning until D'Campo asked why he wasn't saying anything. To which O'Leary responded: "Just need to re-phrase, he's (D'Acampo) back for one time only."
This Morning fans took to social media following the exchange to share their thoughts. Many were quick to point out the awkwardness of the situation and the joke made by D'Acampo. One person, on Twitter, said: "Dermot turned into the awkward emoji but with a pen in his mouth."
D'Acampo is said to be among the favourites to replace Schofield long-term on This Morning along with O'Leary and Alison Hammond. However, with the current situation, it is yet to be seen who will be chosen as the permanent replacement.
This Morning viewers were left cringing after a joke from Gino D'Acampo aimed at Phillip Schofield. It was D'Acampo's first appearance on the show in a while, and the cook was quick to make a joke about the former host. Willoughby and O'Leary were left in an awkward situation, with O'Leary putting a pen in his mouth as a sign of the cringeworthy moment.
It is yet to be seen who will replace Schofield long-term, but D'Acampo is among the favourites along with O'Leary and Alison Hammond. This Morning viewers were quick to take to social media to share their thoughts on the awkward joke, with many pointing out the cringeworthy moment.
