To the real drama that has been building up all week. No, not what’s happening in Russia, Ukraine or Iran, or the uncertainty of our economy. No, what has apparently riled and upset so many to such an extent they have felt it necessary to sign a petition to ensure they get sacked, is the suspicion that TV presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield might have skipped “The Queue” to see the late Queen lying in state.
The genial This Morning hosts entered a Twitter storm after images of them appearing to “skip the line” emerged on Friday, while thousands of mourners patiently waited 12 hours to pay their respects. A change.org petition to have them axed has surpassed 50,000 signatures. This is despite ITV having already publicly backed the pair twice. They were there with media accreditation, as many were, so that they could report on the event for their show on Tuesday.
