Susanna Reid took a swipe at her co-host Richard Madeley on Thursday morning’s episode of Good Morning Britain, after he appeared to suggest that Susanna consumed a high amount of sugar.
Sugar and salt was the main focal point on the show on Thursday as the presenters discussed the proposed £3bn sugar and salt tax in the UK.
But to kick start the conversation, journalist Richard made a jibe at Susanna.
Starting off the discussion, Richard said: “As a reporter I’ve been covering this story for almost 30 years, the sugar tax.
“And we just talk and talk and talk about it and I say it’s finally here, the big recommendation is finally here.”
Pointing to Susanna, he then asked: “And you’ve been studying this a bit more closely than me, how is this actually going to work?”
Taking a breath while giggling, Susanna said: “Well!”
Richard then chimed: “You’re the expert on the panel today.”
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Confused, while looking directly into the camera Susanna replied: “What because I eat a lot of sugar.”
Richard and the other members in the studio then erupted into laugher. But broadcaster Susanna didn’t seem to find his remarks too funny.
She responded: “Well that’s just rude Richard, isn’t it.”
Still laughing at her expense, Richard sniped: “Our sugar expert Susanna Reid will now report.”
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Ministers have been asked to levy a £3bn sugar and salt tax as part of a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to hopefully erase the nation’s addiction to unhealthy food.
The government has now commissioned a National Food Strategy created by restaurateur Henry Dimbleby.
One of the recommendations on the report proposes a levy of £3 a kilo on sugar and £6 a kilo on salt sold wholesale for use in processed food, restaurants and catering.
The new recommendation would be the first of it’s kind in the world.
However the tax has been heavily criticised due to the fact that it may hit families on lower incomes.
The strategy states: “Our eating habits are destroying the environment, and this in turn threatens our food security.”
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am.
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