Good Morning Britain fans were left disappointed during Friday's instalment with many accusing host Ben Shephard of trying to paint Mick Lynch in a bad light.
The GMB presenter was co-hosting alongside Charlotte Hawkins as they discussed the latest news and topics of the day from the ITV studio. One segment saw them by the RMT union general secretary Mick Lynch, and former Conservative parliamentary candidate Iain Dale.
It comes ahead of a huge rail strike due to go ahead tomorrow (October 1), the day before the London marathon.
READ MORE: GMB's Richard Arnold says Liverpool is 'fantastic city' after 'waking up in skip'
Members of the RMT, Aslef and TSSA unions will walk out in a row over pay, job cuts and working conditions. It is the latest in a series of walk-outs, with the dispute having rolled on for months.
Mr Lynch said he felt he had the public's support, but Ben asked: "Do you worry that taking the action on a day like tomorrow, when it's going to [affect] so many people trying to raise money, is going to turn that tide? People are going to get frustrated."
Mr Lynch said workers "don't want to disrupt the marathon" and apologised. Ben said: "It will though, that's the reality".
Many viewers at home were not happy with Ben's comments. Taking to Twitter, Sally said: "Sick of people on TV demonising people like Mick Lynch when they haven't got a clue", before adding: "There'll be no money to donate to the marathon if this carries on".
Jasmine said: "Ben, people are more concerned about how they're going to pay their bills". Sean Davids said people needing charity is also caused by the government and urged Ben to "join the dots".
Daisy said: "Ben, something has got to be done to stop this dreadful government".
ITV have been approached for comment.
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV and the ITV Hub
Receive newsletters with the biggest and breaking TV and showbiz news by signing up here
READ NEXT:
British holidaymakers travelling to Spain issued money warning
Vet shares five dog breeds he would never own
Argos product costs £25 and cuts heating bills to '1p a night'
Footage appears to show secure hospital staff tickling a murderer
UK employees may have to work longer before retirement as state pension reviewed
