Alison Hammond was almost left apologising to a music icon on This Morning.
The presenter got the job of interviewing legendary singer Janet Jackson over a video call.
The interview took place after Alison hosted the ITV daytime show on Monday alongside Holly Willoughby but was shown on Tuesday's show.
The 47-year-old host dressed up for the occasion in a Janet-inspired blazer, black leather gloves and an earring with a key hanging from it.
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She kicked off the chat by asking Janet: "Is it like looking in a mirror?"
To which the 55-year-old replied: "I love it, your earring - the key, great job!"
Janet was on the show to talk about her new documentary, simply titled Janet, and said that reliving some moments from the past were "difficult.
Later in the conversation, Alison commented how great a dancer Janet is and Janet agreed to give her a quick lesson and taught her the hand movements and peace signs to her song Rhythm Nation.
"I can teach you the piece from rhythm nation with the hand," Janet told her.
"Put your hand right in front of your nose, five, put your thumb down for four, index finger for three, peace sign for two, and that's one."
As they went through the moves, Alison admitted: "That's actually quite difficult you know."
But Alison got a bit confused and nearly left her middle finger up.
"I'm so sorry," she said with a nervous giggle.
Luckily, Janet laughed and said: "When you first learn it, that happens all the time, I did that so much."
After the chat, when returning back to the studio, Holly tried to do the Rhythm Nation hand movement and said she'd finally done it properly after a few attempts.
But This Morning viewers were still quick to comment on social media at the funny moment.
@OhNoSheDidnt22 tweeted: "Alison did not just put up her middle finger at Janet Jackson #ThisMorning."
"Did Alison stick her finger up Janet Jackson? #ThisMorning," @SlapstickSally said.
@MrEvilSkeletor added: "She just flipped Janet Jackson off! #ThisMorning."
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