ITV The Games turns 'awkward' as host Freddie Flintoff slams own presenting skills

It's been an interesting week on This Morning with viewers told about what to stuff down your bras in a new trend and Phillip Schofield making a surprising 'schlong' remark when interviewing a special effects artist who has created prosthetics for almost every body part.

There was what could have been a very awkward moment on This Morning when Beat The Chasers star Issa Schultz admitted to not knowing who Holly Willoughby was. The quizzer was on the ITV daytime show to chat to the presenter and her co-host Phillip Schofield.

This Morning fans were left in shock after guest Beverly Turner commented on the cost of living crisis, which left presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield less than impressed.The show began with the cast on the sofa as they focussed on the top news stories for the day.However, things took a tense turn when Beverly shared her thoughts on the topic of the cost of living.Holly brought up a story about a family who spent time in McDonalds to avoid using electricity, sometimes even brushing their teeth, and Beverly said that she "doesn't think there are that many people" in that situation and urged them to "put it into perspective".Holly quipped: "But someone is. This story hasn't just been made up, this is reality for someone and even if it's just one person, that is terrible."Beverly noted that she sounded "incredibly callous" as she excused her thought process on the "employment shortage".She claimed that the country has "more jobs now that ever before," to which Holly asked her how parents will "pay for childcare".Beverly went on: "If your children are at school all day, I'm sorry, unless you have a mental health problem or a severe illness - in which case I would urge anyone to get help for that - we have cafes, restaurants, shops, everyone is desperate for staff."She claimed that the nation are "queuing like never before" and "everywhere she goes," she "can't get the service".Turner said that there are "jobs out there for people to use" but assured the hosts that she doesn't want to see families living in McDonalds.Phillip then said: "It does sound rather callous because of the mere fact, as Holly said, they're in McDonalds with their kids.

Alison Hammond has shown her delight after Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby shared some unexpected news about her during their latest This Morning appearance. The hosts were back fronting the ITV daytime show on Wednesday (May 18) when they made an announcement that Alison had 'broken America.'

This Morning fans were distracted during today's episode (May 18) of the popular ITV show as two Hollywood actors appeared in the studio. Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield welcomed Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford and Lord of the Rings star Karl Urban to the sofa to promote the new season of The Boys.

This Morning viewers were left shocked and telling Phillip Schofield to calm down as he got heavily involved in a gardening segment on the show. The presenter and co-host Holly Willoughby were back with another jam-packed edition of the ITV daytime show on Tuesday (May 17).

This Morning viewers were left a little baffled when they tuned in to one particular segment on the latest show. Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were back at the helm of the ITV daytime programme on Tuesday (May 17).

Beat the Chasers returned to screens on Monday night and there has already been mass confusion and outrage over one question which seemingly received the right answer. So, as a result, Paul Sinha has spoken out - calling it 'brutal'.

BBC star Greg James was due to return to his Radio 1 show this morning but was missing from the airwaves after catching Covid. MORE: Prince Charles makes unexpected Covid comment since battling with illnessThe Radio 1 breakfast show presenter, who has been on honeymoon, took to Twitter to share the bad news with his listeners, sharing a photo of a positive Covid test and writing: "Oh for fu… Not a classic end to a (very delayed) honeymoon tbh. Thanks to the @BBCR1 gang for rallying in the early hours and to @ariellefree for covering the breakfast show.

Normal order resumed on This Morning on Monday as Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby kicked off another week of shows. The first edition of the ITV daytime show of the week marked Holly's return.

After a gruelling three months of training, new ITV show The Games saw 12 celebrities take on a series of Olympic-style challenges. From Monday (May 9) through to Friday (May 13) famous faces such as former Corrie star Ryan Thomas, The Wanted's Max George and reality star Olivia Attwood battled it out in front of a live audience for gold, silver and bronze medals.

ITV launched its brand new show The Games earlier this week. It saw a bunch of celebrities put through their paces while competing in a series of Olympic-style games.

ITV show came to a conclusion tonight after five nights of exciting sporting events, with the 12 celebrities taking on a string of events including Women's and Men's Speed Climbing, Women's Weightlifting and both the Men and Women's 100m race in their final fight for the crown. As the show wrapped this evening, Love Island star Wes bagged the top prize for the men whilst singer and songwriter Chelcee found herself at the top of the leaderboard for the women.

Ex Love Islander Wes Nelson and former Ex On the Beach star Chelcee Grimes reigned victorious as they won ITV game show The Games tonight.The five-day game show, hosted by This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby and ex-cricketer Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff, saw twelve celebrities go head to head in Olympic-style games. Celebrities such as former Love Islander Olivia Attwood, Coronation Street’s Ryan Thomas and Paddy McGuinness’ wife Christine McGuinness have all taken part in the games.

ITV's brand new week-long sports entertainment programme The Games came to a conclusion on Friday evening. Throughout the five primetime episodes, 12 celebrities have tested their abilities across a variety of sporting events, including the hurdles, diving and cycling.

ITV This Morning viewers were in stitches at host Alison Hammond as she made a slight gaffe just at the beginning of the show.

Holly's white shirt and hot pink trousers look as her shirt buttons were done up particularly low. Fans were divided over the outfit, with some saying the 41-year-old presenter was "rocking" the look, while others compared her to Simon Cowell. Some fans seemed concerned about the look.

ITV The Games has been accused of being "obsessed" with a star as fans accuse the show of showing him too much. The programme is airing each and every weeknight this week from 9pm.

ITV The Games fans have hit out at the result of one of last night's events. Fans watching the Holly Willoughby and Freddie Flintoff fronted show have called out Max George. Some fans say the Wanted singer "cheated" in his climb against ex ITV Coronation Street and Celebrity Big Brother star Ryan Thomas.

The Games star Colson Smith has admitted he was in "so much pain" due to an injury he sustained during a challenge.The 23 year old, who plays Craig Tinker in the long-running soap Coronation Street, took part in the pre-recorded men's 110m hurdles for the Holly Willoughby and Freddie Flintoff-fronted show last night. Unfortunately, the soap actor, who only learnt to swim five weeks ago, came in last place, but he has now explained that it was because he hurt his thumb just as the race started. Speaking on the Sofa Cinema Club podcast, Colson said: "On the hurdles, the floor was soaking wet.Take your marks, set, I've gone up for the set, and my thumb has just gone like that [slipped] and then it was 'go'." He continued: "On the hurdles, I was laughing my head off because of the amount of pain I was in.

Holly Willoughby brought the glamour to The Games on Thursday night as the show saw live track cycling races at the Velodrome and the men's speed climbing event. The This Morning presenter, 41, looked sensational in a plunging white shirt and high-waisted red trousers, which featured flared legs and a matching belt.