ITV Lorraine Star Reflects on Being Drunk Live on Air
Dr Hilary Jones, a regular guest on Lorraine Kelly's show, revealed he once appeared on air while "drunk" and later apologised to the show's producers. The experienced doctor, aged 72, has contributed health expertise on the programme for several years.
Memorable On-Air Moment
Dr Hilary recounted a lively episode early in his tenure on the show. After running the New York Marathon, he celebrated with his brothers, consuming a significant amount of beer without having eaten or drunk anything else. He was scheduled for a live remote segment from Times Square alongside Lorraine.
"All I remember was giggling and laughing and talking rubbish because I was actually a bit drunk. Afterwards I thought, ‘They’re going to sack me, I’ve made a big faux pas. What did I say?'"
As he struggled with the camera setup, he was unexpectedly live and fielding Lorraine's questions, which led to the amusing moment.
Aftermath and Apology
Worried about his professional image, Dr Hilary called the show's bosses the next day to apologise. However, they reassured him:
“I phoned them and said, 'I’m really sorry,' and they said, ‘Why? You sounded brilliant, you just sounded happy! You sounded euphoric and it was really energetic and lovely.’ So, I got away with it.”
Summary
Dr Hilary Jones's candid story highlights his human side and the forgiving nature of live television production.
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