Richard Madeley on GMB (Image: ITV)
presenter landed himself in a bit of hot water today as he was bashed for asking a “ridiculous” question about He and were at the helm of the when they were discussing the newly-elected President’s inauguration.
Together the co-hosts welcomed on a friend of the American politician and businessman, Damian Bates, to find out what he is “really like”. That was when Richard chimed in to ask about Trump’s diet.
He asked: “Is it true that he eats virtually nothing but ?” Susanna burst out laughing in hysterics while the guest appeared to be completely flabbergasted for a moment before chuckling himself.
Trump’s friend, Damian, responded: “What a bizarre question! No, that’s not true.
“He loves a good steak, he loves shrimp. He loves various things. I mean he does love a McDonalds, that’s true, but no, he eats all kinds of things.” He laughed before adding: “That is a very Richard Madeley question!”
Richard and Susanna asked about Donald Trump (Image: ITV)
Susanna then asked a bit more about Trump’s lifestyle choices as she asked about whether or not he drinks alcohol. She quizzed: “Can I ask is it true that he’s never had an alcoholic drink? You’ve had dinner with him numerous times.”
The friend replied: “Yeah. I’ve had dinner with him in the and have been offered wine, but never taken it as a mark of respect for the man. No, he doesn’t drink alcohol.”
Damian went on to explain the tragic reason as to why the US President doesn’t like a boozy drink as he said: “We have to remember, one of his brothers – I think it was Fred – tragically passed away. He was an alcoholic so there’s a real danger there.”
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Trump is being sworn in as President today (Image: Getty)
While the interview went on, fans online still could not get over Richard’s question about McDonalds. Posting to X/Twitter, many shared how baffled they were.
One wrote: “‘Is it true that he only eats McDonald’s?’ Holy s**t, even for Richard Medley, that was ridiculous. @GMB.” Another echoed: “Is it true he eats nothing but McDonalds? FFS Richard. #GMB.”
A third added: “Richard and Susanna asking questions you’d expect at a children’s holiday club #gmb.”