This Morning: Phillip Schofield shocks viewers with awkward gaffe about disabled guests

THIS Morning presenter Phillip Schofield seemed to have a slip of the tongue during today's show.

By Sasha Morris /

He and co-presenter Holly Willoughby, 36, were doing a run-through of what was coming up in the episode the Phil made the gaffe.

Phil, 55, told viewers: "They're single and ready to mingle but will this year's Undateables find love?

"Find out after this short break."

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    Fans took to social media to point out the gaffe as Becky Dann, 23, was diagnosed with scoliosis when she was four and stands at just 4ft 7.

    The woman with her, Fatima Timbo, suffers with achondroplasia, which is a bone growth disorder that causes dwarfism.

    As Phil spoke, fans took to social media to tell him off for his odd choice of words.

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      One posted: "Oh Phil, that was an unfortunate one, the perils of live TV!"

      Another added: "Right after this short break? Oh Phil, you silly man."

      A third wrote: "As if Phil just said short break after talking about the undateables hahaha."

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        A fourth chipped in: "Nearly spat out my tea…Oh Phil think before you speak!!"

        Luckily the two women didn't take offence and the interview went off smoothly.

        The pair also hinted that they may both have found some romance during their time on the Channel 4 show.

        This Morning continues tomorrow at 10.30am on ITV.