The backlash that followed a picture of ITV This Morning presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield at the Queen's lying in state has been tremendous. Eamonn Holmes has now been reported to have issued a cryptic response to the situation following suggestions Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield should be 'sacked'.
Assumed to have been 'skipping the queue' the pair, who deny the allegation, came under attack from some members of the public as well as tv personalities. Even Donimo's Pizza was highlighted as 'winning the internet' after fans picked up on a joke at the morning show hosts' expense.
Celebrities, television personalities and sporting stars were spotted in the queue waiting to pay their respects to the Queen including David Beckham. This Morning issued a statement following intense backlash clarifying they were there in a professional capacity with "press accreditation", insisting: "They did not file past The Queen's coffin." Adding: "Any allegations of improper behaviour are categorically untrue." The duo have also released a statement clarifying their position and insisting they "understood" the anger people felt but said they went for everyone who "couldn't go".
