Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
Entertainment
Jessica Sansome

GMB viewers chuckling as Olympian Max Whitlock's daughter steals the show in chaotic interview

Good Morning Britain viewers couldn't help but laugh this morning as a toddler stole the show.

Olympian Max Whitlock was live on Monday's show via video link from Tokyo to chat to the programme's hosts Ben Shephard and Kate Garraway.

It came off the back of the gymnast's successful defence of his Olympic pommel horse title on Sunday.

The 28-year-old sportsman became a six-time Olympic medallist as his young daughter and wider family watched from home.

READ MORE: Holly Willoughby brutally shuts down Piers Morgan when asked about hosting GMB

And Max was reunited with his wife, Leah, and daughter Willow during his GMB appearance as they also appeared via video link.

But the interview became quite chaotic when the couple's two-year-old daughter made her way into the room and began knocking over her mum's camera whilst she tried her best to keep going in the interview.

Max's mum Madeline was also involved in the interview and as Willow continued to play up for the camera, Leah said: "I think you better go straight to Madeline!"

Leah was completely preoccupied by Willow as her husband discuss his return home.

Max got to see his mum, wife and daughter while appearing on GMB (ITV)

"I think Leah is trying to organise a celebration or something," he said.

"We don't like to talk about it too much before the job is done but I can't wait.

"Willow has been missing me she's been wanting me home so I've got a few teddies and toys to bring back to her, I'm sure she'll be happy to hear that."

Kate joked: "I sense she might be shouldering some parenting duties," as Leah continued to grapple with her daughter's cheeky behaviour.

And Max agreed to let Leah put her feet up when he returns home after being away for just over a month.

But viewers loved seeing a normal family on-screen.

"Willow was great, chuckling over my coffee watching that interview," tweeted one.

Another said: "Wonderful trying to interview this morning,total little star."

Leah was super apologetic (ITV)

"She was brilliant just what we need every Monday morning," a third said.

A fourth added: "Willow taking charge lol gotta love live TV #gmb."

"Max Whitlock congrats the Gold but I think watching @GMB that Mummy deserves a medal for keeping up with Willow! My goodness #TopMum," another said.

To get the latest email updates from the Manchester Evening News, click here.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.