Lorraine Kelly taken aback as she's told 'favourite person' is going on show by Susanna Reid in awkward exchange

Lorraine Kelly appeared taken aback as she teased her latest show on Good Morning Britain.

As usual, the Scottish TV star made her appearance on the ITV news programme to let viewers know what would be coming up on her self-titled show, which airs every weekday after GMB.

But as Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley went to cross to Lorraine in their neighbouring studio, Susanna started Lorraine by telling her that her 'favourite person' was heading her way.

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And the 62-year-old struggled to hide her feelings as it came after Matt Hancock appeared on Good Morning Britain to talk about his plans to take five Ukrainian refugees into his home.

"Morning Lorraine, one of your favourite people was just on the programme," Susanna, 54, said as a confused Lorraine didn't know what to reply. "Yes..." she said as Susanna had to tell her: "Matt Hancock."

"I know... I saw," Lorraine conservatively replied. "Yes I know," she added as Susanna commented: "I did not mention what you called him..."

Lorraine laughed as she asked: "What was it? A poundshop Milk Tray man?" before Richard joined in: "Look, we've told him to go across and have a cup of tea with you."

"Oh thanks. Thanks so much for that," Lorraine said as Susanna laughed: "He will be parachuting across with a box of chocolates." And Lorraine replied laughing: "Funnily enough, he has not come into see me. I am so upset."

Susanna said: "So you see, what he is doing, he is opening his house to refugees. And 45,000 people have registered their interest."

"See, if we get a chance to help, we're allowed to help," Lorraine added before continuing on with sharing