Good Morning Britain: Iain Lee HITS OUT at Jeremy Clarkson amid Millionaire reboot
GOOD MORNING BRITAIN discussed the reboot of historic gameshow Who Wants to Be a Millionaire this morning, but comedian and presenter Iain Lee didn’t seem happy about Jeremy Clarkson being the presenter of the show, revealing why the original presenter should have returned.
Iain Lee slams Clarkson over Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Iain Lee graced the screens of Good Morning Britain viewers this morning, where he discussed the latest entertainment news.
After a ten-year absence, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire returned this weekend with brand new presenter Jeremy Clarkson of former Top Gear fame.
The original run of the gameshow began in 1998 and was presented by broadcaster Chris Tarrant.
However, Iain soon wrinkled up his face and revealed what he really thought about the new show.
He said: “I don’t get why they’ve not asked Chris Tarrant.
“It’s probably some internal ITV politics that the suits don’t want us to know about.”
While presenters Kate Garroway and Ranvir Singh defended the recasting, Iain continued to blast the decision.
“Tarrant is still alive, isn’t he? He should be hosting it!
“I think he is great. And he IS Who Wants to be a Millionaire.”
He went on to discuss the new presenter, saying: “I don’t buy the Clarkson myth.
Good Morning Britain: Iain hit out at Jeremy this morning
He’s a good presenter but I don’t buy everything he stands for
“He’s a good presenter but I don’t buy everything he stands for.”
Iain later mused over why the show stopped being aired in the first place, commenting: “I guess figures dropped off.”
One viewer ran to Twitter to explain to Iain why former presenter Chris didn’t lead the show again.
They explained: “@iainlee Chris didn’t want too do it #gmb.”
Good Morning Britain: Iain did not mince his words
Good Morning Britain: Kate and Ranvir defended the presenter
When a question about motoring popped up in the gameshow, player David joked about asking his host.
However, he then shockingly decided to use the phone a friend lifeline, snubbing Jeremy.
One fan on Twitter wrote: “Best player so far. Great partnership between Jeremy & Sailor man.”
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am on ITV.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? continues tomorrow on ITV at 9pm.