GMB's Richard Madeley sparks fury after telling grieving guest to 'get to the point'

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Richard Madeley sparked fury on Good Morning Britain after the TV presenter told a grieving father to "get to the point" due to limited air time.During Wednesday's visit to the ITV studios, the 66-year-old broadcaster and his co-host Charlotte Hawkins welcomed viewers back to discuss the latest news headlines this morning.And one of the biggest stories on everyone’s lips was the devastating loss of a British tourist who was killed in a tragic helicopter accident during a family holiday in Greece.READ MORE:GMB hosts lock horns with MP as he demands 'rewatch the tape' in fiery debateThe 22-year-old was killed last month when he was struck by the helicopter’s rotor blade shortly after landing on the outskirts of Athens.It was widely reported that Jack was trying to take a selfie when the devastating tragedy took place.As the co-hosts discussed the horrific accident, they welcomed the father of one of the late tourist's friends Robin Stanton-Gleaves onto the show to discuss the event in detail.But in the television interview, Robin explained that that’s not the whole story as he went on to break down the events leading up to the terrible incident.As he tried to explain the day's events in detail, Richard told the grieving guest to “get to the point” due to their limited air time.He interrupted: “That’s why I want you to tell it because we’re a little bit short of time.

So can you get to that story then? What is it that your son told you?”The doting dad went on to share a shortened version of the shocking incident which took place last month.Robin explained: “Well, Jack, very simply, you know...the helicopter landed, the rotors were still going and the boys’ doors opened and the boys walked off the helicopter.”“Escorted off?”.