DERMOT O’Leary took a cheeky swipe at recent allegations that This Morning is “toxic” backstage.
The presenter noticed the irony of show bosses playing Britney Spears‘ hit track Toxic on today’s show.
Dermot O’Leary refused to sing the word ‘toxic’
Alison Hammond dribbled after bursting into laughter at Dermot’s gag
After dancing along to it, he then refused to say the song’s title.
Waving his hand by his neck to symbolise the “cut” sign, Dermot said: “Don’t mention the T word!”
As his co-host Alison Hammond roared with laughter, Dermot added as he looked up at the TV execs: “What were you thinking of up there?”
Alison added: “Don’t do it again.
“Sorry I just dribbled out of my mouth. I’m all over the place today. I’ve got hayfever, I’m dribbling – am I getting old?
“It’s one of those days today.”
Pop legend Britney’s 2003 banger includes lyrics: “With a taste of your lips, I’m on a ride.
“You’re toxic, I’m slippin’ under. With a taste of a poison paradise.
“I’m addicted to you. Don’t you know that you’re toxic?”
The moment didn’t go unnoticed by viewers.
One fan said: “They just played a snippet of Britney Spears – Toxic on This Morning and Dermot yelled “Don’t mention the T word!”. He’s so funny.”
Someone else added: “Dermot joking you can’t mention the word toxic and about tummy rubs and knowing about what goes on in dressing rooms on This Morning.”
Britney Spears seen on the beach earlier this week
