CHRISTINE Lampard was left cringing as Lorraine guest Simon Amstell awkwardly slammed daytime TV just seconds into his interview on the show.
The 41-year-old comic then lashed out at fellow ITV show Loose Women in his attempt to backtrack, before accusing the host of trying to "dethrone" Lorraine Kelly.
The star was on the morning show to promote his new comedy tour, with Christine standing in for usual host Lorraine while she is on her summer break.
Kicking off the interview, she said to Simon: "It's been such a tough time for so many people, but obviously performers haven't been able to get out and do what they do." Simon replied: "It's been terrible business, I've had to just be sat at home watching awful daytime TV for most of it." The.
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