ITV GMB viewers outraged over baby news as they reel 'enough with this'
Entertainment correspondent Richard Arnold teased an exclusive scoop for ITV audiences, reflecting on the recent revelation that Mummy Pig from Peppa Pig was expecting again.
On the latest show, he excitedly announced: "Now we have another treat for you, straight from Peppatown, in their first TV interview as a family of five, it's Daddy Pig on FaceTime!"
The screen then cut to the cartoon character who said: "Let me just pop out of the room! We've just got the little one to down."
But the quirky segment didn't sit well with viewers, who blasted the interview with the fictional character as 'nonsense', reports Bristol Live.
ITV GMB viewers outraged over baby news as they reel 'enough with this'
Disgruntled fans took to social media to voice their dismay, with one viewer venting: "But Peppa Pig takes more of a headline [sic] Complaining to Ofcom".
Another expressed frustration: "With absolutely everything that's f***ed up and going wrong with this country, one of your top 3 headliners is about an imaginary pig?!! Seriously , #GMB producers Need to get outside and speak to everyday folk-".
A third was equally unimpressed, remarking: "W*f is with all these pepper pig stories? It's a f*****g news show yet we have stories about a cartoon as if it's real life."
Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and the new addition to their family, Evie
And another simply put it: "Enough with this Peppa Pig nonsense."
Someone else wrote: "Dickie Arnold and Peppa Pig's new sibling. I'm almost lost for words. Is that how much you think of your viewers? As someone once said, THAT is a disgrace!"
Expressing disappointment, another person posted: "And this is what British news has come to.."
During the segment where Richard interviewed Daddy Pig, the ITV presenter extended his congratulations regarding the family's new addition, showcasing a baby grow adorned with the Good Morning Britain logo.
People were unimpressed with the interview about Peppa Pig's new sibling
The rest of the family, including Mummy Pig, Peppa Pig, George, and Evie, all made an appearance on the show to chat with the GMB team.
Mummy Pig revealed that they chose the baby's name as a tribute to her great aunt, which came after Peppa had suggested naming her new brother or sister 'baby'.
As the feature concluded, Susanna and Richard reiterated their good wishes.
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