THIS Morning hosts Holly Willoughby and Dermot O’Leary were left speechless on today’s show after an awkward comment from Gino D’Acampo.
The famous Italian chef, 46, was back on the hit ITV show after a long break this morning – and quickly caused chaos.
His return comes after former This Morning host Phillip Schofield was forced to quit last month after his relationship with a runner who worked on the show came to light.
And seemingly failing to read the room, Gino bluntly asked Holly and Dermot what he had missed in the past month and if there was anything he needed to know.
The question appeared to stun the hosts and they failed to say anything, with Holly simply flashing a smile at the cheeky chef.
Introducing the cooking segment, Dermot said: "It's been a while but Gino is finally allowed back in the This Morning kitchen."
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Gino replied: "I was in Italy for a month and I can't wait to cook for all of you."
He continued: "Everything is under control, I'm back. Any news? Anything in the last month that I should know of?"
Dermot sat silently with a pen in his mouth looking uncomfortable while Holly laughed beside him.
"No news," Holly finally said smiling, as Gino jumped in and said: "No news? OK, so I can go straight into the cooking."
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Phillip left the show after lying to his ITV bosses and colleagues about his affair.
The ex-This Morning host was later said to have been offered a private therapy package.
But when the younger man, a runner who worked with the 61-year-old star, asked for the same help he was refused, a source said.
Our source said: “ITV appear to be slightly hypocritical in their approach to Phil and the runner, who they now call Person X.
“Phil was told ITV would pay for any therapy.
"But Person X has said that he was only offered ITV’s basic package — which he turned down.
“It seems pretty dismal in light of what has gone on that they wouldn’t offer to pay for a private package.”
ITV said: “We are offering duty of care support to both Phillip Schofield and Person X.”
Last month, Phil said he had yet to take up the private therapy offer.
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