This Morning fans cringe over astrologer's 'awkward' phone-in with Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield

This Morning fans were left cringing as they picked up on the irony of what they described as an 'awkward' phone in between Holly Willoughby, Phillip Schofield and the show's resident astrologer.

On Tuesday's show (May 16), Hagan Fox invited viewers to get in touch with the ITV daytime show so he could try and answer their questions by assessing their star sign. When teasing his upcoming segment earlier into the show, the astrologer explained that he would be leading a phone in on relationships.

But after asking if viewers got on with their boss, Hagan paused for a moment. He said: "Today it's about relocation, relationships, work issues. Do you get on with your boss? Do you not get on with your boss? It's about changing jobs. Anything you want to talk about today, I am here."

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And This Morning viewers couldn't help but comment on how 'awkward' it was due to the fact reports are suggesting Holly and Phillip are 'barely speaking' behind the scenes.

@Edwardv22249346 tweeted: "Phone in……if you don’t get on with your boss………awkward……..#ThisMorning." @Itt39354118 said: "Haha hagen talking about relationships #thismorning."

It have been claimed that Phillip's pre-planned absence from the programme last month around his brother’s sex abuse trial contributed to a "cooling" of their friendship. But Monday's show is the first time the pair have been seen together since 61-year-old Phillip issued an unexpected statement in which he defended his relationship with Holly, 42, who he continued to claim is his 'rock'.

Holly and Phillip were all smiles as they appeared live to millions this morning. Lorraine Kelly crossed over to the pair to find out what was coming