Good Morning Britain Presenter Richard Arnold Clarifies Trousers Controversy During Sophie Turner Interview
Good Morning Britain’s Richard Arnold found himself at the center of a light-hearted controversy recently, as fans speculated that he was half-naked during an interview with actress Sophie Turner. The moment in question occurred when Richard sported nude pink trousers that closely resembled his skin tone, prompting viewers to do a double-take. In response to the speculation, Richard jokingly clarified, “I was wearing trousers! Some people have thought I’d done a… they looked a little bit flesh!” Co-host Kate Garraway chimed in, adding, “It was quite flesh tone!”
Sophie Turner, known for her role as Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones, joined Richard for a chat about her new ITV series, “Joan.” The 28-year-old actress delved deep into her emotional connection to her character, Joan, a woman grappling with motherhood amidst a criminal underworld. Sophie, who is a mother herself, shared how she related to the challenges faced by Joan, particularly in light of her recent divorce from Joe Jonas and a custody battle over her two young daughters.
Reflecting on her emotional engagement during filming, Sophie revealed, “I’m a Pisces. I’m very emotional. And I’m a mother, so anything to do with children and it just flows out. I think sometimes when you are doing a show like this and there’s diamonds and glamour, you get swept away by it all.” Despite the allure of jewel heists and glamour in her new role, Sophie emphasized the complexity of Joan’s character, describing her as a mother, lover, liar, and thief.
The gripping series “Joan” paints a nuanced portrait of the titular Godmother, Joan Hannington, based on a notorious ’80s gangster. The real-life Joan, now 68 and leading a quiet existence, attended the premiere and praised ITV for their casting choice, recognizing Sophie’s talent and dedication to the role. Reflecting on her portrayal of Joan, Sophie remarked, “There really is so much to her mother, lover, liar, thief. You have to remember that this is to provide a solid and stable life for her daughter so she can get her back. And it’s really a heartbreaking story.”
Meanwhile, on a lighter note, Good Morning Britain’s Kate Garraway delivered a playful snub to former co-star Ben Shephard, who recently departed the show to join This Morning. During a segment on a ‘cat crisis’ highlighting pet abandonment due to financial constraints, Kate expressed a newfound fondness for kittens, joking that she was feeling “sort of broody.” Co-host Adil Ray suggested she name the kittens after her GMB colleagues, leading to a comical exchange about naming a tortoise after Ben and leaving him outside.
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