This Morning fans were soon flocking to social media to react to a couple who ended up together because of a woman's love for Ed Sheeran.
Opening Thursday's show, Holly Willoughby welcomed viewers to the ITV daytime programme before saying: "We're starting today with a woman who has ended up dating her pop star idol... kind of." Co-host Phillip Schofield then continued: "After joining with her friends that she'd get engaged to Ed Sheeran, in a strange twist of fate Amanda Baron has actually ended up in a relationship with his doppelganger, Ty Jones, and they're now expecting a baby."
As Phillip finished his sentence the pair popped up on the screen from Amanda's home in Manchester and even the hosts were stunned. "It's ridiculous," Holly laughed as Phillip remarked: "Good Lord... it's just extraordinary."
The 60-year-old TV presenter then kicked off his questions by asking Amanda: "Ed Sheeran fan for as long as he's been there... what is it about Ed?" she then replied without much hesitation: "It's his ginger-ness." As Phil asked her if "that's it" she explained that when people used to call him she'd sit there and think, 'What are you on about?' he's fit!'"
Holly went on to ask about how the pair met, but not before remarking that as she sat and spoke to them via video link she could believe they have Ed Sheeran on the programme.
Ty explained that his likeness for the worldwide pop star has landed him a full-time job and even met the man himself around 10 years ago. But talk soon turned back to the couple as they had exciting news to share.
"This relationship is going incredibly well, you fell in love and you now have some very happy news to share with everyone," Holly, 41, prompted to which Amanda replied: "Yep, we're having a baby," as she sat back and caressed her blossoming bump.
"You're having a baby..." Holly excitedly screeched before adding: "With Ed Sheeran," sending her co-host into laughter. As Phillip covered his face with his arms on the table in front of him, Holly said: "Sort of," with a laugh. Phillip then said that hopefully there are "many other things to Ty other than the fact he looks like Ed Sheeran."
Amanda replied: "Ty is a massive character. Ed Sheeran is the last person you think of when you're with him." But This Morning viewers were quick to comment on social media.
@Tom_Muzzy_2001 said: "Looks nothing about him looks more like an older version of Ben from outnumbered tbh #ThisMorning." @YouBearsssssss said: "Ed Sheeran Lookalike [crying laughing emojis] Behave..... #ThisMorning."
@davidaloca__x responded: "This guy looks more like Ed Sheeran, than Ed Sheeran looks like Ed Sheeran! #ThisMorning." @DannyDenay asked: "Does she actually love him though or who he kinda almost looks like? #ThisMorning." @Jimmyboy35 added: "What the hell was that jeez so what how to fill in 2 mins of nonsense #thismorning."
