ITV This Morning viewers issue complaints minutes into show amid 'elephant in the room'

This Morning viewers don't appear to have changed their opinions in the 24 hours since Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were forced to issue an explanation on the ITV daytime show after being accused of 'queue jumping'.

Fans of the hosting duo claimed the pair had skipped past the thousands queuing to see the Queen lie in state last week after they were spotting inside Westminster Hall. Phillip was seen in a smart black suit and tie for the visit, with the presenter sporting a sombre look on his face.

Holly appeared in front of her friend and colleague and at one point was seen looking back with tears filling her eyes. The mum-of-three looked elegant in a black dress with silver button detailing along the front. She tied her long blonde locks back with a black scrunchie and wore a matching black mask.

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This Morning hit back at the claims that their presenters skipped the queue, which at its peak reached a 14 hours wait for those wanting to pay their final respects to Queen Elizabeth II following her death, over the weekend.

However, yesterday's show was the first time Holly and Phillip had been back on-screen since. Opening Tuesday's programme, they shared how they would be reflecting on the historic and moving event that was the Queen's funeral which has now been confirmed to have been watched by tens of millions across the country

During the VT, Holly could be heard saying in a voiceover: "Like hundreds of accredited broadcasters and journalists, we were given official permission to access the hall. It was strictly for the purpose of reporting on the event for millions of people in the UK who haven't been able