02-06-2025
This Morning sparks animal abuse row as livid viewers 'switch off' after 'cruel and infuriating' dog competition
This Morning viewers were left fuming and 'switched off' after a 'cruel and infuriating' segment about dogs during Monday's instalment of the ITV show.
Cocker Spaniel Lola, French Bulldog Charlotte and their owners appeared on the sofa to chat to hosts Cat Deeley, 48, and Ben Shephard, 50, about participating in the Greenwich Dog Show, at the Old Royal Naval College last month.
Lola placed first in the Best Bridgerton Lookalike contest, while Charlotte was given the rosette for runner-up.
Cat asked Lola's owner Jo: 'How is she wearing the crown? Is she wearing it well?'
Jo replied: 'Well reluctantly it seems. A few minutes ago trying to take the whole thing off...'
'She seems very, very happy, both of them seem so happy,' Cat said to the pair.
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This Morning viewers were left fuming and 'switched off' after a 'cruel and infuriating' segment about dogs during Monday's instalment of the ITV show
Lola placed first best Bridgerton lookalike contest over the weekend (pictured above) while Charlotte (pictured below) was given the rosette for runner-up
Pooch Charlotte's (pictured) owner Felicia said: 'She's pretty used to wearing clothes in general because we're used to, when we go out, I tend to dress her up'
Jo said: 'Yes I think she's alright, she's alright now. She's settled.'
Ben pointed out: 'People will be saying are the dogs happy, because dressing dogs up can sometimes get some criticism, but both the dogs seem particularly content, particularly Charlotte over there.'
He added: 'She seems very unbothered.'
Charlotte's owner Felicia said: 'She's pretty used to wearing clothes in general because we're used to, when we go out, I tend to dress her up.
'We try to coordinate our outfits.
But those watching at home weren't impressed with the pooches wearing clothes, particularly under the lights of a TV studio.
One pointed out on X: 'Must be absolutely sweltering #Thismorning.'
'Them poor dogs.'
Those watching at home weren't impressed with the pooches wearing clothes and took to X to share their thoughts
'I literally switched this rubbish off.'
'Poor dressed up dog must be so hot with all that crap on! If u want something to dress up buy a doll! So cruel! Makes me so angry.'
'Dogs being dressed up makes me angry as fuck. Goodbye for now lol.'
'Coming up on #Thismorning animal abuse.'
'I hate seeing stuff like this encouraged on TV #ThisMorning.'
'WTF dogs in wigs, this is why I work, to not be subjected to morning crap on the TV.'
'#thismorning these poor dogs.'
'#Thismorning ffs this is just ridiculous, it's animal cruelty that's what it is...'
But those watching at home weren't impressed with the pooches wearing clothes and took to X to complain
MailOnline contacted This Morning for comment.
Elsewhere in the episode Cat was accused of 'dressing for a night out or a beach bar' as viewers took a swipe at her 'unprofessional and bizarre' outfit.
Ben wore cream chinos with a navy polo, and styled them with a pair of brown boots.
Meanwhile Cat went for an elegant black, sleeveless blouse that was clasped together in a cross at the front paired with sleek red trousers.
The presenter accessorised with gold jewellery and wore her hair down in loose waves.
However, Cat's outfit sparked outrage from some fans who felt it looked 'unprofessional' for the show.
This Morning airs weekdays on ITV1 from 10am and is available to stream on ITVX.
