GMB viewers slam Piers Morgan for interrupting Dr Hilary’s coronavirus advice

Piers Morgan was called out for interrupting Dr Hilary's coronavirus advice (Picture: ITV)

Piers Morgan may have found himself in hot water again this morning, after Good Morning Britain viewers accused him of interrupting medical expert Dr Hilary Jones as he discussed the coronavirus outbreak.

Doctor Hilary joined Morgan, 54, and Susanna Reid, 49, to discuss COVID-19, after UK cases of the virus had risen to 319 – with five confirmed deaths.

After quick-fire questioning from Morgan, Doctor Hilary said he believed that it would be “a matter of days before more draconian measures” would be put in place in the UK.

But while Doctor Hilary was trying to offer advice against the respiratory disease, viewers felt Morgan was constantly speaking over the expert, and vented their frustration on Twitter.

Coronavirus update: ‘I think it will be a matter of days before we do instigate more draconian measures’ - @DrHilaryJones pic.twitter.com/OqbXA1LCqB

— Good Morning Britain (@GMB)

March 10, 2020

Some felt the doctor was being interrupted by those with less expertise.

Not sure that Dr Hilary was allowed to finish a sentence without being "corrected" by other non-expert panelists!

— Robert Fingleton (@RobertFingleton)

March 10, 2020

I’ve had to turn over, he’s so rude, he’s talking over everyone, even Dr Hilary couldn’t get a word in, and he’s off again

— diane baker (@dianebaker01)

March 10, 2020

Good Morning Britain is basically just Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid trying hardest to get as much talking time as possible. Dr Hilary Jones on to discuss Corona Virus and they are just talking over him.

— Stephen Clark (@clarkyboy72)

March 10, 2020

Others asked if there was any point to having Dr Hilary there if he wasn’t going to be heard.

@GMB Why cant Dr Hilary be heard with his advice and opinion on the Coronavirus??? What is the point in having a medical professional on the show when the hosts repeatedly speak over him?? 🙈🧐 #goodmorningbritain #coronavirus

— Chev Maclen38 (@chevster45)

March 10, 2020

It’s just really sad to have a medical expert on to give the public advice and we can’t hear that advice.. many people are still unsure on what precautions to take and watch/read/listen to the media for help.. 😔

— Chev Maclen38 (@chevster45)

March 10, 2020

While some viewers threatened to switch off from Good Morning Britain altogether.

Made the mistake of watching some @GMB this morning. First the insufferable #PiersMorgan talks over Dr Hilary Jones, even though if he’d listened he would have known they were agreeing with each other, and then it’s back to slagging off Meghan Markle. Vile man. I’m out.

— Penny Walshe (@Penny_Walshe)

March 10, 2020

I’m finally fed up with Piers Morgan talking over everyone. Today it was Dr Hilary - he should just shut up & realise he’s not an expert on everything! BBC from now on when it’s a PM day!

— Su Shore (@susushore)

March 10, 2020

The debate comes after Italy extended its emergency coronavirus measures, which include travel restrictions and a ban on public gatherings, to the entire country after its death toll from COVID-19 jumped from 366 to 463, with over 9000 confirmed infections.

Italy is now the worst-hit country from the infection after China.

The UK government is now warning against all but essential travel to Italy, now asking all arrivals from the country to self-isolate for 14 days.

Good Morning Britain continues weekdays from 6am on ITV.