This Morning's Dermot O'Leary issues apology as co-star fumes 'Are you listening?'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukTensions flared on This Morning when Dermot O'Leary appeared to snub guest chef Rusty Lee. In the episode aired on Thursday (July 18), Dermot and Alison stepped in for regular hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley.
They were joined by beloved TV chef Rusty Lee, who was showcasing her culinary skills with a barbecue segment. As Rusty detailed her famous barbecue sauce recipe for chicken wings, Dermot and Alison started sampling the pre-prepared dishes.
It was then that Rusty noticed Dermot's lack of attention due to his indulgence in the food. An unimpressed Rusty nudged Dermot live on-air, asking pointedly: "Are you listening to me?" Caught off-guard while enjoying his meal, Dermot looked up from his plate. "I'm just eating.
I'm sorry, it's so good, I'm losing myself in the moment," he responded, seeking Rusty's understanding. Luckily, Rusty took it in stride, laughing off the incident and continuing with her cooking demonstration, reports the Mirror.
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