Richard Madeley and Ranvir Singh were caught in a slight off-camera error as they returned to Good Morning Britain. The presenters were back fronting the ITV news programme on Tuesday (April 11) as the half-term presenter rota continues to be switched up with Ranvir filling in for Susanna Reid.
During the second episode of the week, Richard, 66, and Ranvir, 45, were discussing the junior doctors' strike which began today (April 11). But as they were chatting to the NHS Confederation Chief Executive Matthew Taylor for a segment about the latest strikes to hit the NHS.
But as Matthew shared his thoughts and answered the hosts' questions via a video link during his virtual appearance on the programme, the camera remained on his screen with Ranvir and Richard not to be seen in the London-based studio.
But despite not being on screen, the pair's microphones still appeared to be on and could be heard 'whispering' over the top of their guest. While their exact words couldn't be made out, the moment didn't go unnoticed by viewers with some taking to Twitter to comment on the moment.
One asked on social media: "What were they just whispering about?" While, after it happened a second time, another added: "Ranvir we can hear you whispering over the mic while people are talking."
The latest awkward moment comes after Ranvir was left speechless while presenting the show, as co-host Richard shared an uncomfortable story. The former Strictly Come Dancing contestant covered her mouth as her co-star read a viewer message relating to the recent controversy surrounding audiences in theatres following an incident at the Palace Theatre in Manchester.
Friday night's performance of The Bodyguard had to be halted and police were called to the Oxford Street venue when 'staff reported a number of people in the audience causing a disturbance' and two women were captured on video being dragged out of the upper circle of the theatre. Theatre-goers took to social media claiming the show had to be stopped early after audience members began "trying to sing over the cast".
Video captured one audience member 'screaming' over the song I Will Always Love You, while other 'confused and angry' theatre-goers spoke over the music and questioned what was happening. Bosses at the Palace Theatre said 'disruptive customers refused to stay seated' and 'spoilt the performance for others.'
Speaking about the incident on GMB on Monday (April 7), Richard ended up apologising to viewers who might have been eating breakfast as he retold a story that had been sent in. He read: "We were in the theatre and the woman behind us was drinking champagne like water with a rowdy man who was slugging lager after lager.
"Just before the intermission - I'm sorry about this if you're having your breakfast block your ears. The lady sicked up all over the person next to us and then the man joined them by vomiting right into my lap." He then joked: 'A great night out was had by all.'
A shocked Ranvir responded: "At the theatre! It used to be this elitist thing. It's turned into something quite... it should be for everybody of course, I'm not saying it should be elitist." Richard replied: "I suppose it's almost Shakespearean. There were riots at Shakespeare at his plays in the 16th century." But Ranvir said: "We don't want that, do we?"
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