On Tuesday morning, the two chaired a discussion between Nick Ferrari and Vanessa Feltz, following New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s public assurance to the children of New Zealand that the Easter bunny was an “essential worker”, and could therefore still pay them a visit.
However, during the conversation on This Morning, it emerged that Nick was less than impressed with Ardern’s comments.
After Phillip pointed out that “young people do get anxious” during times like these, the LBC presenter responded: “My problem was the expression ‘frontline worker’.”
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Nick Ferrari does not believe the Easter bunny should be referred to as an "essential worker"
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Phil then pointed out the term used had actually been “essential workers”, to which he continued: “Of course the Easter bunny should still come… [but] when I stand and applaud every Thursday at 8pm, I am not applauding the Easter bunny. I’m applauding the nurses and the doctors and the anaesthiatists and the ambulance drivers.
“And the idea that the Easter bunny… of course I want the Easter bunny to come this weekend, of course the Easter bunny will come… but let’s not liken them to [people] who are putting their lives on the line 24 hours a day.”
This was apparently a turning point for Holly, who had to hide her laughs behind her arm, while Vanessa insisted: “I think [Ardern] was using a little light humour, which is vastly needed at this time.”
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Holly's face says it all
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Phillip concluded: “We’ve been on this show a long time, but that is possibly one of the most bizarre conversations I have ever had.”
Although the coronavirus outbreak has hugely impacted the TV industry, This Morning is one of the few daily shows that is still airing as usual, albeit with a few changes.
To comply with social distancing guidelines, its hosts must now remain at least two metres away from one another, while most interviews have been happening over video-link rather than in the studio.
This Morning airs every weekday from 10.30am on ITV.
Random TV pairings who've hosted This Morning
Nigel Havers and Lisa Snowdon(01 of13)
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If ever there was a more random TV pairing, we'd like to hear about it. (credit:Rex/Shutterstock/ITV/Ken McKay)
Mollie King and Mark Wright(02 of13)
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Former Saturdays singer Mollie was an addition to the presenting team over the summer of 2018, and was randomly paired up with former 'TOWIE' star Mark for one edition. (credit:Rex/Shutterstock/ITV/Ken McKay)
Michael Ball and Sara Cox(03 of13)
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Michael and Sara's one-episode stint in 2018 gifted birthed the best presenting duo name ever - ladies and gents, we give you Cox and Ball. (credit:Rex/Shutterstock/ITV/Ken McKay)
Kerry Katona and Brian McFadden(04 of13)
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Following tradition of married couples hosting the show, our Kerreh fronted an edition with then-husband Brian in 2001 - six years before *that* infamous interview with Phil and Fern. (credit:Rex)
Patrick Kielty and Emma Willis(05 of13)
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Patrick teamed up with 'Big Brother' host Emma Willis over the summer of 2012. While the pairing was perfectly pleasant, we're still wondering what made producers throw them together. (credit:Rex)
Twiggy and Coleen Nolan(06 of13)
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This part of This Morning's 28-year history is often glossed over, but you might just remember Twiggy and Coleen were picked as Richard and Judy's full-time replacements in 2001. They only lasted a few months in the job before being axed. (credit:Rex)
Jamie Theakston and Emma Bunton(07 of13)
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The former 'Live And Kicking' presenter hadn't been seen on screens for a while when he hosted some shows with Emma Bunton over the summer of 2013. But the pairing proved successful, as the Spice Girl was later hired to co-host his Heart radio breakfast show. (credit:Rex)
Tim Vincent and Kate Garraway(08 of13)
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We've not heard or seen anything from former 'Blue Peter' presenter Tim in yeaaars, but he did guest host the show with Kate Garraway in 2005.
Denise Van Outen and Richard Bacon(09 of13)
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Another random pairing, but both Denise and Richard had experience in hosting morning telly, having previously fronted Channel 4's 'The Big Breakfast', albeit it with separate co-hosts. Here they are on 'This Morning' in 2005. (credit:Rex)
Jeremy Kyle and Kate Thornton(10 of13)
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Given his direct, and often rude, approach on his own show, Jeremy seemed a bit of an odd choice to present the warm and friendly 'This Morning' alongside former X Factor host Kate Thornton in 2010. (credit:Rex)
Paddy McGuinness and Andrea Catherwood(11 of13)
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Another 'who the hell stuck these two together?' pairing came in the form of former ITV newsreader Andrea and 'Take Me Out' host Paddy McGuinness, who presented 'This Morning' together for a couple of episodes in 2011. (credit:Rex)
Matthew Kelly(12 of13)
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The 'Stars In Their Eyes' presenter stepped in for Richard and Judy with Sarah Kennedy back in the 1990s. (credit:Rex)
Amanda Byram and Jake Humphrey(13 of13)
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Amanda was best known for hosting the likes of 'Total Wipeout' and 'Something For The Weekend' and was teamed up with former CBBC-turned-sports presenter Jake Humphrey in 2013. (credit:Rex)