Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan was left speechless during Monday’s show after making fun of Dr Hilary’s name before the medical expert hit back at him.
Piers and his co-host Susanna Reid had been talking about fat-shaming and weight during lockdown, with Susanna calling Piers “chubster” and a “fat person”.
Whilst she felt bad for saying it, Piers told her that her being rude would spur him on to lose some weight.
The pair then moved on to talking about being discriminated for not being happy, with Dr Hilary chipping in: “Your name counts for a lot.
Piers, Susanna and Dr Hilary talked fat shaming and lockdown weight gain (Image: ITV)
“Hilary means the smiling one, so you have to live up to it,” sparking a surprised reaction from Piers.
He replied: “It is a girl’s name though isn’t it?”
Dr Hilary hit back: “Edmund Hilary climbing Everest?” and Piers replied: “But that’s a surname.”
Piers mocked Dr Hilary for “having a girl’s name’ in a brutal clash (Image: ITV)
The doctor said: “It’s like Kimberley or Lesley, you can still smile.”
Piers responded: “You can, but it is still a girl’s name.”
And then Dr Hilary landed a zinger as he hit back: “At least I’m not overweight.”
Piers and Susanna then shared their shock at the brutal comeback, as Piers said: “Fat shamed by Dr Dishy, wow.”
Dr Hilary hit back by saying “at least I’m not overweight’ in a brutal zinger (Image: ITV)
The presenter was then left further embarrassed as he received a text from his mum, who had clearly been watching the show, as he asked: “Why is my mother texting to join in with Dr Hilary’s fat-shaming?”
He then read out the text which said: “That’s made my morning, naughty Dr Hilary.”
Piers asked: “Why is my own mother fat-shaming me? What is happening in the world?
Piers said being fat-shamed by the doctor had ‘triggered his anxiety’ (Image: ITV)
“It’s the Hilary zinger that is getting everybody going.”
He added: “You can’t joke about these things, it is leaving me with anxiety.”
Fans rushed to social media to comment on the hilarious moment, with one writing: “”Forget the woke society of today. You cant beat a good bit of banter between colleagues. Keep it up @piersmorgan @susannareid100 and Dr Hilary Jones.”
Another added: “Well done Dr Hilary. That’s how you deal with Piers.”
A third chipped in: “Wow Dr Hilary the halo has slipped @piersmorgan clearly jealous of you mate !!! My wife thinks your perfect as you are !! ( she tells me often enough ).”
GMB continues tomorrow at 6am on ITV.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
