This Morning viewers were left unimpressed just minutes into the ITV show as they insisted that “it’s too early”.
During Monday’s (December 23) episode of the hit chat show, viewers were joined by Sian Welby and Craig Doyle as they took on hosting duties.
Just moments before they appeared in the studio, the show attempted to get viewers watching at home into the festive spirit as they treated fans to a Christmas song sung by a choir.
House Gospel Choir opened the show with a performance of their version of Christmas classic O Come, All Ye Faithful. Following the performance, Craig started off by saying: “Wow that was amazing.” Sian agreed as she joked: “You do realise that our mics were muted in case we started singing.”
Everyone burst out laughing as Craig said: “I was still singing along and in my head I felt like I was part of it.” Sian: “What an amazing way to start Monday’s show and thank you so much to the incredible House Gospel Choir with their rendition of Come Holy Faithful.”
Criag said: “Just so beautiful and in my head I feel like that’s what Christmas day will go like at my house, all sitting by piano.” Sian jumped in: “But it won’t”
“No it won’t,” Criag explained. “We’ll end up having a big row later on or on the sofa asleep in a pool of chocolate but that is Christmas.
However it didn’t go to plan as unimpressed viewers rushed straight to social media to share their reaction. One viewer wrote on X, formaly known as Twitter: “Nah too early for singing, thanks #thismorning.” Another fumed: “It’s too early for this s*** jeez #ThisMorning.”
A third said: “At least let me get some coffee / mulled wine down my neck before you start with the musical stage show stuff #thismorning.”
Meanwhile other viewers were pleased to see Craig and Sian presenting together as one said: “Good to see Craig and Sian this morning.” Meanwhile another added: “#ThisMorning Best presenting duo Craig & Sian.”
Regular presenters Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard were missing from the show today as Sian and Craig have stepped in for regular presenters.
Cat and Ben will be back on our TV screens on Christmas day to host a special festive episode. The duo will be joined by Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond for a pre-recorded show.
This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV and ITVX