Ruth Langsford has come under fire for a "rude" slip of the tongue this morning when discussing Caroline Flack.
In the wake of former Love Island presenter Caroline Flack's death at the weekend, media outlets have been reporting on mental health and the effects of online trolls.
The hosts and panelists on This Morning were today debating 'Caroline's Law', which has been gathering traction since Hollyoaks star Stephanie Davis posted an emotional video calling for stricter laws to protect celebrities from being "exploited".
ITV2 Love Island's tribute to Caroline Flack as Iain Stirling's voice breaks:
The actress has started a petition and the campaign includes demands for greater protection of privacy and increased scrutiny about quotes attributed to 'sources'.
In the discussion, Ruth said: "The press are getting a lot of flack" which viewers expressed shock at on Twitter.
@DavidMackayy said: "The press are getting all the FLACK” Bit rude Ruth? #thismorning"
@LisaM_Catchpole said: "Can't believe Ruth just said that... #ThisMorning"
@cb_038 said: "The press are getting Flack.. bit soon for jokes Ruth? #ThisMorning"
While @whoknows_bob said: "I think using the term "the press are getting a lot of FLACK" wasn't really thoughtful"
@CrazyChickVix said: ""Press are getting all the FLACK" eh? #ThisMorning"
@avfc_k said: "Did Ruth honestly just say that?! #ThisMorning"
