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Spencer Matthews apologises for “wooden performance” on GMB

He filled in for Richard Arnold

Spencer Matthews has apologised for his “wooden performance” on Good Morning Britain today.

The reality TV star stood in for showbiz heavyweight, entertainment editor Richard Arnold, to deliver all the latest showbiz news during Monday’s show while the presenter enjoys a holiday.

However, some viewers weren’t impressed with Spencer’s presenting skills and others said he looked “terrified” in front of the camera.

Spencer Matthews on GMB
Spencer apologised for his “wooden” performance on GMB (Credit: ITV)

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One person wrote on Twitter: “Oh gosh that was awful. Why would you let Spencer do your entertainment report?” while another said: “Cringing at Spencer on #GMB, literally just reading autocue.”

A third tweeted: “Poor Spencer looked terrified. A little TV presenting training might have helped before putting him on.”

Following his stint on the show, Spencer took to Instagram and admitted even he thought his performance “didn’t go so well”.

Alongside a photo of himself on the show, the star wrote: “Such a huge amount of respect for people who regularly present live television – it’s a skill and it’s not easy.

“Had my first go this morning on @gmb and it’s safe to say that it didn’t go so well… Apologies for my lack of experience and wooden performance.”

He added: “I’ll loosen up and get better with time, hopefully!”

Fans rushed to offer their support to Spencer and praise him for his efforts.

One person said: “Don’t be so hard on yourself, if it was easy everyone would do it,” while another commented: “Keep going! You were great!”

A third added: “Don’t be so hard on yourself, you’re made for this type of work!”

Last week, Spencer expressed his excitement to have been given the opportunity to present a segment on the show.

Spencer Matthews at the Hyde Park Winter Wonderland Launch Night In London
Fans told Spencer to not be so hard on himself (Credit: Brett D. Cove / SplashNews.com)

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He said: “I’m so excited to join the GMB team this Monday and bring all the latest entertainment gossip although not talking about myself might feel odd!

“I’m an avid viewer of the programme as I am up early with my newborn and nothing prepares you for the day quite like watching Piers’ brilliant rants – of which both my son Theodore and I are fans. See you on Monday!”

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Rebecca Carter
Associate Editor (News)