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A travel pundit who was hit with more than 100 Ofcom complaints for suggesting holiday ideas under the current circumstances says he's never experienced such "intense abuse" after appearing on ITV's This Morning.

This Morning has been hit with Ofcom complaints after some viewers seriously contested a piece of advice shared about travel. Viewers took to the broadcasting watchdog after the ITV show's travel expert Simon Calder shared his tips on where to go on holiday during half-term.

This Morning hasn't come out unscathed. The ITV show triggered more than 100 complaints to Ofcom earlier this week after viewers slammed the programme for its travel advice.The broadcasting watchdog has confirmed to the M.E.N that the complaints were in relation to Monday's episode (October 5) episode in which hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield discussed the prospect of booking a UK break for the upcoming half-term with Simon Calder.

THIS Morning's travel expert Simon Calder leaves viewers furious as he reveals how to avoid quarantine after holidays. The expert appeared on the ITV show to give advice on where to travel if people wanted to go on holiday this year.

ITV programme has been hit with more Ofcom complaints after viewers were left unhappy with some of its guests and segments. The broadcasting watchdog confirmed to the Manchester Evening News that nearly 100 complaints were made over 'loopholes' and fitness guru who called 'fat people lazy'.The 'loopholes' complaints refer to travel expert Simon Calder who appeared on the daytime favourite last week to discuss the latest on the Spanish quarantine restrictions.Appearing alongside hosts Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford on July 27, Simon told a guest who was in Barcelona that "the only way to reduce two weeks of quarantine you have to serve when returning here [the UK] is to, believe it or not, leave the country again.

THIS Morning's travel expert Simon Calder has sparked a flurry of complaints to Ofcom for revealing shocking quarantine loopholes on the ITV show. Angry viewers contacted the telly watchdog after dozens of people shared their outrage on Twitter during the episode in which he appeared in the studio and encouraged viewers to break lockdown rules.

THIS Morning fans were left horrified today as travel expert Simon Calder returned to their screens - just two days after "encouraging viewers to break lockdown rules". The 64-year-old travel pro was branded a "danger to public health" on Monday as he promoted loopholes surrounding the new 14-day quarantine Brits face after travelling to Spain.

Lorraine on Wednesday morning, speaking to guest host Christine Lampard all about current restrictions when it comes to going abroad. However after he exposed ways to get out of the new two-week quarantine rule for people travelling to the UK from Spain, viewers weren't happy to see him.

This Morning viewers have been left angry and confused after Monday's episode, during which travel expert Simon Calder made an appearance.

THIS Morning's travel expert Simon Calder has been slammed online for "encouraging viewers to break quarantine" - with host Ruth Langsford forced to cut him off. The 64-year-old travel pro was branded a "danger to public health" as horrified fans watched in shock while he shared loopholes surrounding the new 14-day quarantine Brits face after travelling to Spain.

Travelling abroad has been plunged into chaos as the coronavirus crisis has gripped the world - seeing borders shut and planes grounded.

GOOD Morning Britain's Simon Calder left viewers raging today when he showed off a packed Ryanair flight and failed to social distance. People watching at home were not happy with the travel expert when he let his mask slip and exposed his nose on a packed flight, before also swapping seats.

Holidaymakers are being urged to check the date on their passport if they are heading off abroad this year. Travel firms are ramping up preparations to begin holidays abroad once again.

Good Morning Britain, Dr Hilary Jones had a few words of warning for those hoping to board a plane in the coming weeks. The GMB doc, 66, insisted he would "absolutely" avoid air travel, despite airlines increasing the number of flights each day.

PIERS Morgan slammed the lack of social distancing on board an EasyJet flight on Good Morning Britain today. The opinionated TV host was supposed to be paying attention to what travel expert Simon Calder was saying but got distracted by those behind him in queues and on the plane itself.

Piers Morgan has fumed at the apparent lack of social distancing on board a flight to Scotland amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Good Morning Britain presenter had been speaking to the show’s travel expert Simon Calder after easyJet resumed some flights as some lockdown restrictions in England were lifted, reports the Mirror.

PIERS Morgan revealed he's desperate to spend the summer "under a palm tree" and thinks his daughter's US citizenship holds the key. The Good Morning Britain presenter drooled over photos of Saint Tropez on the ITV breakfast show - but Brits are being told not to travel unless it's essential during lockdown.

Piers Morgan was left stunned after travel expert Simon Calder spoke about how much he had paid for his EasyJet flight.

Piers Morgan was incredulous after noticing the lack of social distancing in the airport and plane that travel expert Simon Calder was in.

Mirror, travel expert Simon Calder has warned that millions of people might find that their passport isn't valid after the government warned Brits to not renew theirs unless it was essential.

Starting from next Monday, those travelling into the UK from another country will have to self-isolate for two weeks.