The campaigner who called for This Morning presenters Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby to axed over the Queen’s ‘queue jump’ controversy has revealed the turmoil it has caused her.
Laura Harrison, who set up the petition, titled “Axe Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby from TV” has said that she never expected the petition to get as viral as it has, writing that it has “destroyed” her.
“I want to begin the week on a more positive note, and I don’t want to think about the programme anymore. It’s kind of destroying me,” she said.
The petition has so far gained 75,000 signatures.
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This comes after Ofcom received 55 complaints about popular ITV programme This Morning about its presenters.
Harrison continued: “Words will be twisted, but the intent was always to prevent people being hurt time and time again by these TV shows.
(Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
“I’ve asked ITV to deliver any responses relating to this to the public and not to me, as I won’t be following the news, or watching the programme, or sharing anything online, or through social media.
“I want nothing more than for this topic to end. I want positivity, not hostility and negativity. The concerns raised by this have been shared with Ofcom and ITV, and that’s all I can do.”
Schofield and Willoughby were defended by their employer, who insisted they didn’t jump the queue which saw people wait hours in line to see the Queen lying in state.
The presenters then addressed it themselves on This Morning.
In the message which showed footage of the days of mourning after the passing of the Queen, Holly’s voiceover stated: “Like hundreds of accredited broadcasters and journalists, we were given official permission to access the hall. It was strictly for reporting on the event for millions of people in the UK who haven’t been able to visit Westminster in person.
(Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
“The rules were that we would be quickly escorted around the edges to a platform at the back. In contrast, those paying respects walked along a carpeted area beside the coffin and were given time to pause.
“None of the broadcasters and journalists there took anyone’s place in the queue, and no-one filed past the Queen.”
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