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Chaos erupted on the set of This Morning today when a medical emergency disrupted a popular segment featuring presenter Kate Lawler. The 44-year-old TV personality jokingly feigned annoyance at the disruption, even playfully shouting at paramedics for interrupting her on-air time. Lawler was in Westminster, London, on an open-top bus promoting This Morning‘s exciting Easter egg hunt competition, offering viewers the chance to win £250,000. Donning a pale pink suit and waistcoat, she quipped that the interruption was ‘classic’ timing as she attempted to continue with her script.
Medical Emergency Disrupts This Morning Broadcast
However, the ambulance, responding to an urgent call, needed to pass directly by Lawler’s live filming location, effectively drowning out her voice with its sirens. Pausing her segment to express mock frustration, she exclaimed towards the vehicle: “Do you mind? I’m trying to tell them about the competition.” Turning to the camera, she added with exaggerated exasperation: “Honestly.”
Viewers React to Kate Lawler’s On-Air Comments
The reaction from viewers at home, however, was markedly different. Many social media users strongly criticized the reality TV contestant. One user on X, formerly Twitter, posted: “Shouting at ambulance crews because they’re ‘disturbing your competition information’ is not a good look.” Another individual commented: “Complaining about an ambulance, likely on its way to save someone’s life, seriously!”. A further viewer added sarcastically: “The audacity that someone requires an ambulance while Kate Lawler is speaking. Celebrity entitlement.”
Another viewer harshly remarked: “Any siren signifies an emergency, be it Police, Fire, or Ambulance. How utterly tactless and self-absorbed is Kate. God forbid it was one of her family members experiencing an emergency… foolish woman.” A fifth person expressed outrage: “How inconsiderate of Kate during that competition segment on #ThisMorning. An ambulance was blaring sirens, and all she did was shout “do you mind I’m trying to do a competition.” Yes, I know they wouldn’t be able to hear her as they were likely en route to save a life.”
Paris Segment Provokes Uncomfortable Moments
This Morning viewers recently experienced second-hand embarrassment during another of Kate Lawler‘s segments. The presenter was filming in Paris, France, to announce a separate competition for the daytime program. In addition to promoting the prize opportunity, Lawler brought a degree of chaos to the French capital while seeking couples to photograph. With the iconic Eiffel Tower as a backdrop, she brandished a sign that read “Ask me to take your photo” and actively sought out willing participants.
Awkward Proposal Pressure in Paris
She eventually encountered a British couple who agreed to have their picture taken. Approaching the pair, she questioned the man: “Are you in love? How long have you been together?” The man, handing over his phone and chuckling slightly, received another question from Lawler: “Do you want to propose right now on TV?” Back in the studio, presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary were shown laughing at Lawler’s suggestion, while the couple also laughed before posing for their photo.
The situation escalated as Lawler repeatedly urged the visibly uncomfortable man to get down on one knee for his girlfriend. The man politely declined, leading to an awkward exchange for him, his partner, and Lawler, who pleaded: “If you love her then do it, if you love her then do it.” Lawler then loudly instructed the laughing man: “Get down on one knee now! Get down on your knee!” Simultaneously, Alison Hammond was seen in fits of laughter in the studio, while a shocked Dermot O’Leary covered his mouth with his hands.
Social Media Reacts to Paris Proposal Segment
Viewers watching at home quickly took to X, formerly Twitter, to share their reactions to the uncomfortable encounter. One user posted: “Well, that relationship is over by the time they get home, nice one Kate.” Another added: “Kate is determined to destroy relationships.” And a third individual commented bluntly: “I would tell Kate to f**k off!”