Love Island star Shaughna Phillips has called Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald “an absolute delight” after meeting her in the green room of a morning breakfast show.
The Londoner, who appeared on the sixth season of Love Island, was impressed with the Dublin politician after they met on Good Morning Britain.
Shaughna, 28, shared a photo with the Sinn Fein leader, captioning the pic: “The president of Sinn Fein, an absolute delight."
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Ms McDonald replied: “Great to meet you @Shaughna_P bright and early!! @GMB .”
Commenters discussed how glamorous the pair looked.
One said: “Love UNITED island.”
Another said: “You're looking so glamorous Mary Lou - I’m so proud of you in many ways - looking forward to when you will be our Taoiseach and Ireland's biggest party.”
A third added: “Great picture Shaughna. Mary Lou is a great woman,” while another said: “Two intelligent and strong minded successful women.”
The reality TV star was on the programme to talk about whether people in the office should stop bragging about holidays abroad in light of the cost-of-living crisis.
She argued that it was "all relative" and said talking about holidays is "part of the social aspect of the office".
Meanwhile, Ms McDonald was asked how long would it be before a united Ireland is a reality.
She said she believes there will be "referendums on unity in this decade", adding that it needs to be looked at as an "economic opportunity".
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