Josie Gibson named a Kunekune pig after her This Morning co-star Holly Willoughby. Friday's instalment of This Morning, as usual, was brought to viewers by Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary, who kicked off the show with an envigorating DJ set.
After debating current affairs with Clifton's Carol Vorderman and Gyles Brandreth, Alison and Dermot announced that they had sent their co-star and friend Josie on yet another adventure. After "terrorising" Josie with previous stints as a crime scene investigator and death-defying rollercoaster rider, the pair decided to do her "a little bit of a favour" and "chill her out" with a scenic walk through the South Wales countryside.
Josie then revealed to viewers that she was on "cloud nine" as she was spending her Friday morning in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park - formerly known as the Brecon Beacons - walking some very sweet Kunekune pigs. "I'm as happy as a pig in the beautiful countryside of South Wales," Josie gushed via video link.
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"I have been walking these gorgeous Kunekune pigs and I've actually fell in love," Josie added, as she introduced the pigs to viewers. "We've been walking for the last 30 minutes and look, this is Hazel."
"Hello, Hazel! Come on, aren't they gorgeous? Look at them!
"And this is Holly. And I have actually nicknamed her Holly Squealoughby."
Whilst Josie's segment was very lighthearted, fans were quick to claim that Holly Willoughby might not be too happy with her swine namesake after a week of dramatic headlines. The presenter, 42, is said to be having a "feud" with co-star Phillip Schofield after their friendship "cooled" last month.
The duo, who have been presenting the ITV daytime show together since 2009, are said to have fallen out around the time of Phil's period of pre-planned leave in April, which he took during his sex offender brother's court trial. Following the rumours, Phil released a statement last week, claiming that, despite all speculation, Holly is his "rock" and the pair remain "the best of friends".
Fans were left feeling awkward on Monday when the pair returned to the sofa but did not address "the elephant in the room". Other stars have weighed in on the gossip, with Dr Ranj claiming that he's had a "wobble" due to the "negativity" as he contemplates his future on the show.
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