Good Morning Britain presenter Ben Shephard said he was forced to apologise after forgetting to wear a mask while paying for petrol.
The star, who also hosts ITV’s Tipping Point, admitted his error after discussing criticism after Jeremy Corbyn’s mask slipping below his nose.
Ben, 45, said on GMB today: “Now we all know that’s not how it’s supposed to be worn.
“But I was at a petrol station yesterday. I filled my car up, I was miles away, and when I walked into the petrol station I suddenly realised I didn’t have my mask on as I got to the desk.
“I was so apologetic, I said, ‘I’m so sorry I’ve completely forgotten’.”
Ben said he was forced to apologise after forgetting to wear a mask while paying for petrol (Image: ITV)
He added: “I pulled my jumper over my face and the person behind the screen and said don’t worry you can’t go running out without paying, that looks suspicious.
“It just makes you realise that with that focus on you can suddenly make a mistake about wearing masks.
“They were very understanding, I was very apologetic.”
As well as Ben, the show’s medical expert Dr Hilary Jones also confessed he had a momentary slip-up after forgetting to wear one inside his local chemist.
Jeremy Corbyn has faced criticism for not wearing his mask properl (Image: PA)
He added: “I was in a hurry charging around, I went in for an emergency prescription for one of my patients.
“I suddenly realised after 20 seconds, ‘oh my goodness I’ve forgotten my mask’.
“I said to the chemist ‘I do apologise, I should have my mask on’.
“I should know, but it’s so easy to do.”
Former Labour leader Jeremy – who was yesterday suspended from the political party – has faced criticism for not wearing his mask properly.
He was also forced to apologise this month for breaching the “rule of six”.
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays on ITV at 6am
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
