Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes managed to keep straight faces when a toddler answered the call of nature on This Morning.
The presenters were talking to parents Adele and Matt Allen about their “off-grid” approach to parenting when their daughter Ostara wandered off around the studio.
What do you think about off-grid parenting? https://t.co/IroeYPGNFQ #OffGridParents
— This Morning (@itvthismorning) July 20, 2016
The one-year-old then wet herself on the studio floor, before being taken back to the sofa by her father.
Ruth and Eamonn were undeterred and continued with the interview.
However, the toilet accident was spotted by viewers who took to Twitter to express their disbelief.
Can't believe what I just saw on #thismorning little kid wee'd on the floor 😂 #offthegrid
— Michael Wasley (@MichaelWasley) July 20, 2016
And Who let's their child pee on the floor live on TV and doesn't offer to clean it up!! #offgridparenting
— Kelly tatton (@kel01588) July 20, 2016
Badly behaved children,weird parents,oh and the baby piddled on the floor,there will be trouble ahead!! #thismorning #offgridparenting
— carol steed (@lovelaughing) July 20, 2016
The kid just peed on live television I mean come on …@itvthismorning #offgridparenting
— Amy☄ (@Real_Amy_Jones) July 20, 2016
I think when your kid pisses live on TV and then jumps on the couch you probably have to rethink your parenting strategies #offgridparenting
— Caity (@sleepandsarcasm) July 20, 2016
The child pissed on the floor.. The dad saw and done nothing.. #parentingoffgrid #thismorning what a joke
— LucyEvans (@lucymariaevans) July 20, 2016
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