This Morning guest mortified as Gyles Brandreth exposes embarrassing secret about family

Alison Hammond advised This Morning viewers to “bang out” children while you’re young as she revealed how she wished she had more children in her youth.During Friday’s instalment of the popular ITV morning show, Dermot O’Leary and his 46-year-old co-host welcomed Gyles Brandreth onto the show as they discussed how women were waiting until their thirties to start a family.Recent studies show that on average, women are giving birth to their first child at the age of 31 as many focus on a thriving career before becoming parents.The TV personality – who is mum to her 16-year-old son – confessed how she wished she had welcomed more children when she was young after she gave birth on her 30th birthday.She told viewers at home: "I had my first child when I was 29. Sorry - he came on my 30th birthday actually so I'm a statistic and for me that was the perfect age. "But I actually felt like I wanted to have more children, I wish I'd had more children earlier if I'm honest with you 'cause I just felt like I should have had more." Later on in the discussion, Alison advised viewers to "bang those children out" at a young age.

BBC's The One Show to discuss his memories of the legendary comedy writer. Read more Katie Price's Mucky Mansion viewers agree builder Steve is real star of show for same reason Host Alex Jones played a clip of Barry made for The One Show in 2017 as he chatted to his grandson Archie about his impressive career.

The One Show to remember his late friend and tell his fans memorable moments between the pair.Speaking to Alex Jones and Ronan Keating, Gyles explained why he was wearing a heart-knitted jumper.He said: "I've come in wearing a big heart because he had such a big heart."He was the most generous entertainer you can imagine, he loved just sharing comedy."And he always called himself a hack, not a writer."He called himself an entertainer, not a comedian."Gyles also recalled receiving phone calls from Barry nearly every day with a different joke, however the same joke followed in the final few calls.He continued: "I will miss his phone calls - he phoned sometimes every day of the week."I can get rid of my landline now he was the last to use it."And he used to tell a different joke every day, but recently he's been telling me the same joke."I'm not sure how long I've got these days. I don't even dare buy a green banana."Barry's death was announced on his Twitter page by his family in view of his 10,400 followers.The post read: "It is our sad duty to inform you that our dear dad Barry (or Baz to his mates) died on Tuesday afternoon (25th January 2022) at Northwick Park Hospital in Harrow."However, we're pleased to say that he died in good spirits with his family around him."The statement went on to praise the star for his special talents for making people laugh.It read: "He had a gift for friendship (as anyone who still has a landline will testify) and a genius for putting people at ease.

This Morning today.The couple shared their modern day love story, which began during a group text chat in 2020.Linda and Patrick began video calling each other on FaceTime before starting to make “two to three hour” Zoom calls every night.Patrick branded his and Linda’s relationship, which began at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, a “Covid romance”.He continued: “We didn’t sit in the same room for almost four months but we spoke to each other every day.“We kept texting and texting became FaceTime and for two and a half months plus we Zoomed every night for two or three hours.“We didn’t have that thing after the third dinner, do I kiss? Do I take her to my house?”Linda added: “As we were about to do the end meeting, Patrick says, ‘see you tomorrow love you.’”But Patrick was determined to finally see his long-distance love in person.He explained: “The next day we zoomed it was like, ‘Hi’.A post shared by Linda Purl (@lindapurl)“I got into my car and drove 23 hours to her doorstep and we’ve never been apart.”Linda added: “I don’t think it would have happened otherwise because in our normal lives pre-pandemic we wouldn’t have had three hours to Zoom but we did.”Patrick went on to label Linda, who he started dating in July 2020, “the most beautiful thing in the world”.He added: “I wasn’t looking for (love) but it found me.”Linda took to her Instagram earlier today to share a glimpse of the interview with a snap of the pair sitting on the This Morning sofa opposite hosts Rochelle Humes and Phillip Schofield.But the actress seemed to get Phillip’s name confused as she thanked the hosts in the caption.In view of her 9,000 followers, she penned: “Thank you Rochelle and Paul for This Morning.”Joannalouisemartinneeyoung

This Morning's Phillip Schofield has shared a photo of himself in tears after sending the snap to his family.The emotional moment came after Phillip saw the ending of Ricky Gervais’ TV series After Life.The presenter, 59, shared the moment the series left him sobbing with This Morning viewers and opened up about the emotional moment while he and co-presenter Rochelle Humes were interviewing the owners of Anti, a dog that appears on the Netflix series. He said: "We're watching it as a family and we've got our group. It was my eldest daughter who said: 'Oh my God we've just finished series three and we're in bits' - her and her boyfriend.

THIS Morning's Phillip Schofield broke down in tears after watching the emotional ending of Ricky Gervais' After Life. He shared the moment he was left sobbing with the show's viewers, revealing the picture he sent his family's WhatsApp group. Phillip, 59, opened up about his tearful reaction while interviewing the owners of Anti, the dog who appears on the Netflix show.

THIS Morning fans were in agreement on Twitter when a couple joined Rochelle Humes and Phillip Schofield on the sofa to reveal they record themselves having sex. Lacey Haynes and Flynn Talbot, hosts of the Lacey & Flynn Have Sex Podcast, put viewers off their lunch when they revealed why they do it.

This Morning fans were left feeling queasy after hosts Phillip Schofield and Rochelle Humes spoke to a couple who record their own sex sessions for their podcast.The ITV duo welcomed Lacey Haynes and Flynn Talbot – hosts of the Lacey & Flynn Have Sex Podcast – on to the famous sofas to talk about their sex life and why they make the podcast.The duo aren't afraid to really let listeners in, with some of their naughty episodes titled "P***y pain, c*** attunement and deep penetration" and "Flynn's 'premature' ejaculation situation".Viewers didn't seem to enjoy the segment too much though, with many wondering why they'd been invited on the show.One person simply shared a GIF of a cartoon puppet throwing up.Another tweeted: "This is making me feel bilious."A third complained: "How low can This Morning sink? Who wants this kind of subject these type of people are selling? Get a grip."Someone else said: "I don't care or want to know about these two weirdos and their sex life. Stop putting this c*** on the TV at 10am.

Rochelle Humes has done a brilliant job at standing in for Holly Willoughby on ITV's This Morning whilst she has been away filming her new TV show. Sadly, as much as we've been loving the 32-year-old take over the presenting duties, sadly Thursday 27 January marks her last appearance alongside fellow host Phillip Schofield.

This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby has addressed new reports of a "rift" between her and her co-host and friend, Phillip Schofield.

Rochelle Humes has been doing an excellent job filling in for Holly Willoughby on This Morning over the past two weeks, and today is no exception, as she graced our screens in a white knitted midi dress from Zara.The stylish star has been pulling out all the stops alongside Phillip Schofield, and with This Morning's Fashion Producer Amber Jackson styling the gorgeous star, it's no wonder she keeps turning out winning looks. Rochelle paired her sophisticated white dress with Misspap snakeskin knee high boots, looking super chic and elegant as she kept it simple with a slicked back hair and a pair of hoop earrings.

Rochelle Humes has shared her children's 'really special' reaction to the Disney movie Encanto.The presenter, 32, appeared alongside Phillip Schofield on Wednesday's episode of This Morning, with the pair interviewing Encanto star Stephanie Beatriz.During the interview, Rochelle revealed that she had recently watched the film with her three children and explained that seeing characters who looked like their relatives made them engage with the film in a "different way".Rochelle said: "I watched it last night with my children and it's absolute magic, it really is."For my kids, it's very rare that a film comes on and there are a lot of characters that look like my children or look like their auntie or their uncle and I really saw them engage in a really different way which is really special for me actually."During the interview, Phil also confirmed he had seen and enjoyed the movie.On Rochelle's words, Stephanie replied: "That's really amazing to hear and I'm hopeful that a lot of families around the world are feeling that way when they're watching it because it does show this family and all the different shades of this family and I think it will give people a peek into Latino culture and all the ways that we can look and also into Colombian music.She added: "The fact that 'We Don't Talk bout Bruno' is number one in the UK is bananas. "It's bananas, but its also a testament to Lin-Manuel Miranda's music which is so infection, so catchy.

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield have become the best of friends.Nevertheless, the pair have found themselves at the centre of rumours of a rift on a number of occasions – and now Holly is speaking out. In a new interview with Grazia, the mum-of-three was asked about her relationship with Phillip. She said: "It is two and a half hours of live telly.

Holly Willoughby has revealed who her favourite Gogglebox stars are on the hit Channel 4 show. The ITV star, 40, also admitted that she "loves" it when This Morning scenes are played on the "b****y brilliant" show. Speaking to Grazia Daily, Holly, who hosts This Morning with Phillip Schofield, said: "Oh God, I love that.

Phillip Schofield has slammed the police e-fit used in Coronation Street as the “worst I have ever seen in my life” on This Morning. On Tuesday, Phillip and Rochelle Humes watched an emotional clip from hit Channel 4 soap when Faye Windass confessed to officer Craig Tinker that she killed Ted, after Emma framed her with an e-fit.

Phillip Schofield is used to chatting away thanks to being a presenter for the best part of three decades.

This Morning host Phillip Schofield was left stunned when co-host Rochelle Humes made a cheeky dig about his age live on the show. During today’s episode of the ITV programme (Tuesday 25 January), the pair were discussing guests, pop duo Hue and Cry.

Rochelle Humes has been pulling out all of the stops with her style as she takes over presenting This Morning.The 32-year-old has been stepping in for Holly Willoughby whilst she films her new TV show and it's safe to say that she hasn't been disappointing. From endless laughs with co-host Phillip Schofield to pulling off one great look after the other, fans have been loving seeing the mum-of-three on the show.

This Morning has come under fire from viewers as they discussed ways to save money.

This Morning, many viewers were furious and slammed the programme for its "poor taste" in scheduling segments.During one segment on the hit daytime show, they spoke about how struggling families can cut back in order to pay their energy bills.Straight after the segment ended, Welsh singer Charlotte Church was invited on the sofa where she spoke about gambling her life's savings.In the chat, Charlotte revealed how she transformed a £1.5 million mansion into an extravagant wellness retreat as she spoke about her brand new television series, Charlotte Church's Dream Build, which is currently airing on Really and Discovery+.Charlotte was interviewed by the show's hosts Phillip Schofield and Rochelle Humes - who's currently covering for the show's regular host Holly Willoughby - and was asked how she felt about gambling away her life savings to fund the project.Charlotte replied: "The way I think about it, I've been privileged all my life to have this career and success and the money and freedom that that brings."It's only money, you've got to live a little."This Morning viewers took to social media to voice their anger and disappointment at the show for their "poor choice" in scheduling segments. Many voiced how inconsiderate it was to have Charlotte speaking about a such an expensive renovation straight after a conversation about how financially struggling people could save money and live affordably.

Holly Willoughby, 40, has been an anchor on This Morning since she started in 2009 alongside Phillip Schofield.The TV personality has spoken in a new interview about her job at This Morning and how she has "changed" over the years her approach to presenting the show and showing emotion.Holly replaced Fern Britton when she went to ITV's This Morning, with Holly and Phillip presenting the programme Monday to Thursdays.This Morning is a very popular show, having won many National Television Awards (NTAs), due to their presenting style and the way topics are dealt with on the show.Holly has spoken in an interview with Grazia about "crying" on daytime TV.She said: "People were saying, 'I’m watching this and I’m crying with you'."That was, yeah. If I was at home watching this, I would be crying too.