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Dermot O'Leary in TV social distancing gaffe

Alison Hammond scolded Dermot O'Leary
Alison Hammond scolded Dermot O'Leary

Dermot O'Leary, who was presenting This Morning with Alison Hammond instead of Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford, got into trouble when he forgot to social distance with his co-presenter.

Former Big Brother star Hammond shouted at the X Factor host to "get back" as he encroached on her space in a segment today. 

The pair were discussing the camera angle that made the pair look like they were side-by-side even though they were two metres apart.

O'Leary referred to the new Covid-19 filming restrictions, asking: "Is this both our first experience of we're further away than we look?

Hammond replied: "Its amazing isn't it, it's so clever."

O'Leary extended his arm over towards his co-presenter who proceeded to shout: "Get back! Get Back! Stay in your zone babe, stay in your zone!"

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