Phillip Schofield is a ‘PRAT’ for skipping Queen’s coffin queue – it was disgusting, claims TalkTV’s James Whale
PHILLIP Schofield has been branded a “PRAT” by TalkTV’s James Whale – after skipping the queue to see the Queen’s coffin.
The This Morning presenter, 60, jumped ahead of members of the public yesterday alongside his colleague Holly Willoughby, 41.
Presenter James didn’t hold back as he lashed out at the pair for pushing in.
Speaking to Lizzie Cundy on his TalkTV show last night, James said: “What’s your views on that filthy, disgusting person – Phillip Schofield?
Come on, answer the question. I know you know him quite well. It’s disgusting isn’t it.
“He pushed in the queue. He didn’t care.”
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Lizzie replied: “I think everyone should queue like everybody else.
“I’m not happy with anyone pushing in, whether you’re an MP or a celebrity. It’s not a night club.
“This is to give respect to our Queen.”
James agreed, adding: “I think Holly and Phil should be absolutely ashamed of themselves because they’re young and fit.
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“I think it’s appalling. What are they? TV presenters? There’s no reason [to skip].”
He then demanded Lizzie pass on a message to the ITV presenters.
James said: “When you see your friend Phillip Schofield, please tell him I think he’s a complete and utter prat. Will you do that?”
Lizzie refused to pushed into criticising Phil individually, but repeated that “everyone should have to queue”.
Holly and Phil cut sombre figures as they were pictured at the Queen’s coffin yesterday.
Phil, 60, wore a black smart suit and a tie, while Holly, 41, opted for an elegant black dress with silver button along the front.
Mum-of-three Holly wore a face mask as she stood in the queue to view the late monarch lying-in-state, after she peacefully died last week Thursday.
The TV hosts joined a separate queue for press and were taken into a press gallery to film a TV segment for Tuesday’s show.
Wearing lanyards around their neck, they were seen looking solemn as they waited in line.
It comes after Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid, 51, revealed that she queued for seven hours with her mum to see Queen Elizabeth II lying in state on Thursday.
Yesterday, David Beckham was spotted queuing overnight – and eventually paid his respects 13 hours later.