ITV Lorraine Star Opens Up About Being Drunk Live on Air
Dr Hilary Jones, a regular guest on the Lorraine show, revealed an incident when he appeared on the programme while "drunk" and later apologised to the show's bosses. The experienced medic, who has been a consistent presence on the show for years, shares his knowledge on various health topics.
Dr Hilary’s Story from the Early Days
Reflecting on his early appearances, Dr Hilary, aged 72, recalled a moment when his professionalism faltered during a live segment. He said:
"I’d run the New York Marathon and I had met up with two of my brothers to celebrate. Of course, I hadn’t eaten, hadn’t drunk, and there was a lot of beer. I was scheduled to do a live segment from a remote studio in Times Square with Lorraine on her show."
As he tried to set up the remote camera, he suddenly found himself live and being questioned by Lorraine. He admitted:
"All I remember was giggling and laughing and talking rubbish because I was actually a bit drunk."
Aftermath and Apology
Worried he might have lost his place on the show, Dr Hilary called the producers the next day to apologise. He explained:
“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.”
Despite the slip-up, the show's bosses were understanding, valuing the positive energy he brought to the segment.
Summary: Dr Hilary Jones candidly shared how being a little drunk during a live segment on Lorraine surprisingly resulted in praise for his cheerful and energetic presence rather than criticism.
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