In scenes nearly as explosive as viewers would expect from former host Piers Morgan, Good Morning Britain presenter Adil Ray erupted over the decision of one Apprentice star not to quarantine after her holiday.
Bushra Shaikh implied she may not strictly follow the rules when she returns from her family trip.
Speaking live on the morning show, she said: "Although we are supposed to quarantine for 10 days, I could do Covid tests every single day and do certain things to make sure my family and I are not putting anyone at risk after coming back from holiday."
Not appreciating Bushra's attitude to Covid safety, Adil hit back saying: "The rules are the same for everyone".
"What do you mean the rules can look different? They are in English," he added. "It is very, very clear. If everyone interpreted rules differently, we would get nowhere."
"The rules are very clear, if you do go to an Amber List country you are required to quarantine upon your return."
There was a third party joining the conversation, Dr Rachel Clarke, who also criticised Bushra's interpretation of the Covid guidelines.
"I am so shocked and dismayed to hear that someone would go to an amber country and not quarantine," she said. "The quarantine rules are there for a reason in the same way drunk driving rules are there for a reason."
After Bushra argued that "we can't imprison people for this long," and that there "must be other ways," Adil declared: "You're saying be responsible but you're being totally irresponsible!
"There could be nothing more irresponsible then going to a country with high levels of cases and coming back without quarantining."
The debate followed a Good Morning Britain poll which revealed 35% of viewers were planning to visit an amber country but without quarantining on return.
Viewers were mostly in agreement with Adil and Dr Rachel and some shared their thoughts on social media.
One user wrote: "Absolutely disgusting listening to bushra shaikh on gmb who won’t isolate for 10 days after holidaying in an amber destination!
"It’s people like her who will make this pandemic last much longer that it should. Rules are there for a reason not to be broken."
While another said: "The attitude of #BushraShaikh , does nothing but highlights the selfish behaviour of a percentage of the population.
"Sorry you haven’t been able to go on holiday normally, neither have I, but I value the lives of those around me."
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