Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid was taken aback by a guest's remark on today's show.
The 51-year-old broadcaster fronted Thursday's edition of the ITV news programme alongside Ben Shephard. The two were joined by commentators Quentin Letts and Jacqui Smith to discuss the mounting cost-of-living crisis.
Ministers are reportedly considering a windfall tax on oil and gas firms as a support measure to help ease the damage of rising energy bills. Analysis by the Labour party estimate a windfall tax on operators in the North Sea could raise around £2bn.