Alison Hammond has been blasted for a ‘crass and uncalled for’ comment to Jojo Siwa about her relationship with Chris Hughes on This Morning.

The American pop star surprised Chris live on the ITV show during his segment at an animal sanctuary on Monday.

‘Chris before you go, we’ve got someone who wanted to say a quick hello to you,’ presenter Alison said.

‘Hey Christopher!’ JoJo exclaimed from the ITV studio.

A beaming Chris replied, ‘That’s my Joelle, I know that voice. That’s a voice that gives you energy in the morning, let me tell you, that’s just what I needed today.’

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Alison Hammond (right) has been blasted for a 'crass and uncalled for' comment to Jojo Siwa about her relationship with Chris Hughes on This Morning
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Alison Hammond (right) has been blasted for a ‘crass and uncalled for’ comment to Jojo Siwa about her relationship with Chris Hughes on This Morning

The American pop star (left) surprised Chris (right) live on the ITV show during his segment at an animal sanctuary on Monday
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The American pop star (left) surprised Chris (right) live on the ITV show during his segment at an animal sanctuary on Monday

A beaming Chris replied, 'That's my Joelle, I know that voice. That's a voice that gives you energy in the morning, let me tell you, that's just what I needed today.'
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A beaming Chris replied, ‘That’s my Joelle, I know that voice. That’s a voice that gives you energy in the morning, let me tell you, that’s just what I needed today.’

The pair chatted and Chris revealed Jojo would be visiting his family in the Cotswolds next week.

‘Chris, can I just ask, how do you know Jojo gives you energy in the morning? What’s going on here?’ Paddy interjected.

Chris pointed out they saw each other ‘in the morning for about three weeks on Big Brother’.

Later on in the conversation, Alison said: ‘I’m so invested in you and Chris, I don’t care what anyone says, I want to know.

‘I’m loving this little relationship I think it’s beautiful, but just for the record, what is your relationship status with Chris right now?’

Jojo laughed and appeared shocked before she replied: ‘I will say he is up there as one of my favourite people in the entire world…’

Alison cheekily interjected: ‘With benefits.’

The American star then went on to add: ‘He makes me happier than I think I’ve ever been, he makes me feel so full as me, he’s a really good one that’s been the most incredible addition to my life.’

Later on in the conversation, Alison said: 'I'm so invested in you and Chris, I don't care what anyone says, I want to know. I'm loving this little relationship I think it's beautiful, but just for the record, what is your relationship status with Chris right now?'
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Later on in the conversation, Alison said: ‘I’m so invested in you and Chris, I don’t care what anyone says, I want to know. I’m loving this little relationship I think it’s beautiful, but just for the record, what is your relationship status with Chris right now?’

Alison cheekily interjected: 'With benefits.'
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Alison cheekily interjected: ‘With benefits.’

However, some viewers watching the show took issue with what Alison said and posted on X: ‘I love a laugh n all that, but that was a crass comment by Alison re JoJo and Chris’ relationship.’;

‘Leave Jojo alone. Alison that was uncalled for #ThisMorning.’

While others complained about the show and penned: ‘Messy and awkward start #ThisMorning.’;

‘Please stop this JoJo & Chris segment on #ThisMorning.’;

‘I find this whole thing with JoJo and Chris nauseating. @ITV and @thismorning just need to drop it. It’s not cute it’s embarrassing. #thismorning.’

This Morning fans also slammed ITV for ‘scraping the bottom of the barrel’ with a fresh presenter shake-up.

Monday’s instalment of the daytime show saw Alison Hammond and Paddy McGuinness step in as hosts.

Usually, Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard present the ITV programme from Monday to Thursday.

However, some viewers were not impressed when they saw Alison and Paddy on their screens.

The American star then went on to add: 'He makes me happier than I think I've ever been he makes me feel so full as me, he's a really good one that's been the most incredible addition to my life.'
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The American star then went on to add: ‘He makes me happier than I think I’ve ever been he makes me feel so full as me, he’s a really good one that’s been the most incredible addition to my life.’

However, some viewers watching took issue with what Alison said and posted on X while others complained about the show

However, some viewers watching took issue with what Alison said and posted on X while others complained about the show

Monday's instalment of the daytime show saw Alison Hammond and Paddy McGuinness step in as hosts
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Monday’s instalment of the daytime show saw Alison Hammond and Paddy McGuinness step in as hosts

Many took to social media to share their thoughts, swiping they ‘can’t think of two worse hosts’.

While another brutally added: ‘Can’t think of two worse hosts. It’s almost insulting.’

‘Can’t be listening to these 2 #thismorning,’ another viewer penned, alongside an image of someone turning a TV off.

Another said: ‘McGuinness? No thanks #ThisMorning.’

While someone else said: ‘Oh no, not McGuinness #thismorning.’

This Morning airs weekdays on ITV1 from 10am and is available to stream on ITVX.