This Morning Viewers Criticize Chaotic Segment as Guest Sparks Uproar

This Morning’s recent segment featuring the Grinch has sparked backlash among viewers, who criticized it as chaotic and nonsensical. The segment aired on December 12, 2025, and was hosted by Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary, alongside the iconic Christmas character.

Viewers’ Reactions to the Grinch Segment

Immediately after the segment began, the Grinch disrupted a cooking demonstration, creating chaos on set. Many fans took to social media to express their dissatisfaction. Comments ranged from labeling the segment as “cringe” to outright declaring it “utter nonsense.”

• “The Grinch on every year and it’s still not funny.”
• “It’s embarrassing. I’m off!”
• “Can’t stand that Grinch thing on there. Just awful!”

Several viewers even threatened to turn off the show, stating, “Turned over until the Grinch is done. So cringe!” Another viewer questioned, “What the hell is this?” highlighting the general disappointment with the segment’s creativity.

Speculation About Staged Phone Calls

Some fans speculated that the phone calls during the segment may have been staged by producers. Comments like “this is not going down well… not funny at all” reflected this sentiment. Another viewer remarked that ITV’s creative team should be able to generate better ideas given their resources.

One viewer summarized their frustration, stating, “What a load of crap! I’ve never heard such utter nonsense!” Such reactions were common, with others expressing regret about having the show on in the background while they worked from home.

Highlights from the Grinch Segment

The Grinch’s antics included:

• Dipping his finger into John Torode’s mince pie ice cream.
• Stomping on presents in the studio.
• Cuddling actor Matt Smith on the sofa after the segment concluded.

During the phone-in, the Grinch made outrageous suggestions, including putting a brother up for adoption. Meanwhile, Hammond and O’Leary took the opportunity to provide genuine advice to viewers. The Grinch ended his segment with a lighthearted remark about reading from the teleprompter, much to the dismay of the audience.

This Morning continues to air weekdays at 10 am on ITV1 and ITVX, but many viewers are questioning whether segments like the Grinch are worth tuning in for.