Adil Ray was forced to backtrack after accidentally making an awkward comment about Lorraine Kelly's age on Good Morning Britain.
The Scottish daytime presenter joined Ray and co-host Susanna Reid on the breakfast television programme to discuss dogs when the presenter made the remark.
The three were debating whether it was ethical for those in their eighties to get a dog, and Ray stated that some people believe that the elderly are not physically fit enough to properly look after their pets.
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Ray said: "Well, the argument is that you've got to take the dogs out for a walk - Lorraine will know!"
Reid looked surprised following the comment, and Ray quickly attempted to backtrack after realising that his choice of words was poor.
He said: "Because Lorraine has Angus - but of course, Lorraine is very young, obviously.
Kelly was speechless after the second remark, and looked awkwardly to her left.
Ray continued: "Just going to dig myself out of that hole! Lorraine, you will know that it is a bit challenging taking Angus out for a walk every day, you've got to keep them physically fit."
"I love it, Adil," Lorraine responded.
Susanna exclaimed: "What are you saying about Lorraine's fitness?!"
"It's fine," Lorraine insisted after bursting into laughter.
Ray went on: "No! It's just sometimes for all of us, 'Oh, I've got to take the dog for a walk.' Especially if you're in your eighties..."
"It gets you out of the house and it gets you fresh air," Lorraine continued. "And during all those lockdowns it kept us sane, didn't it?!"
