Ben Shephard revealed one of his This Morning co-stars had been left ‘stuck in traffic’ on Tuesday morning, delaying their appearance on the ITV show
This Morning was back on TV screens on Tuesday (9 September) with Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard at the helm of the ITV programme.
The presenting duo brought TV viewers a jam-packed show, featuring guest interviews and all of the latest headlines, as well as a money-saving segment with Martin Lewis, but the star was unfortunately running late to the studio.
Ben and Cat kicked things off by sharing an insight into ITV’s 70th anniversary celebration, which took place on Monday (8 September) evening at Guildhall in London, with all of the broadcaster’s regular stars in attendance.
Ben revealed he and Cat were joined by fellow This Morning stars Dermot O’Leary and Olivia Attwood on their table at the event, as well as Martin.
“Dermot was there, of course. Olivia came along, was sitting on our table. We had a really lovely time talking to some of the guests,” Ben said.
He added: “Martin, who is going to be joining us a little bit later on, we think he’s a little bit stuck in traffic.”
Cat then interjected: “It’s the tube strike, isn’t it?” however, Ben hinted there could be another reason behind Martin’s lateness, adding: “He was still there when I left, at half past 10!”
Laughing, Cat then quipped: “Ah, so it’s not the tube strike!”
Thankfully, Martin eventually made it to the ITV studio in time for his This Morning segment, titled September Savings.
He shared a number of money-saving tips with viewers, with a focus on summer holidays. Martin explained how to get money back for delayed flights and ways to get the most out of suncream in a bid to help people save cash.
The financial journalist, who hosts The Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV, had shared an update regarding the tube strike with fans on social media late on Monday evening.
Posting a photograph from a very busy street in the capital, Martin told his followers: “Walking past a bus stop on New Oxford Street, London in the middle of a tube strike.”
Thousands of people faced delays on Monday as the London Tube strike took hold, shutting down nearly all services. The strike continued on Tuesday, enterting its second full day.
Industrial action began on Sunday (7 September) over pay and conditions, and the Tube is not expected to reopen until Friday (12 September).
This Morning airs on ITV1 at 10am on weekdays