Yahoo News Stephen Mulhern tells This Morning star to 'shut their face' as he brings up 'dating one of the family'
Stephen Mulhern was left telling Ben Shephard to 'shut his face' after he brought up rumours about his love life while live on This Morning. The Deal or No Deal and Catchphrase host was on the ITV show on Tuesday (May 7) to chat about his latest children's book.
However, his appearance on the programme comes week after he was romantically linked to one of the show's presenters, Josie Gibson. It came after they both appeared on the last episode of Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway on April 13 and the pair sent the rumour mill into overdrive when they were spotted holding hands outside a television studio as they filmed a feature for the ITV show, which came to an end after 20 years on-air.
Asked soon after about their relationship status, Josie told MailOnline: "I'm in love with Stephen Mulhern. There you go. But story of my life, I don't think he loves me." She also later told OK! Magazine when we asked her about the photo: "Stephen? Oh, he’s so lovely. We are really good friends, I really adore him, but there’s no romance in the air. But he’s so nice.
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Ahead of an ad break on the show, Ben was letting viewers know about an upcoming segment. He asked whether viewers found the sound of a woman tapping her long nails on a table relaxing or annoying before explaining: "The world of AMSR, we're going to be finding out for ourselves if it can help with sleep, anxiety and stress."
Cat also went on to tease their chat with Stephen who was already making the most of the AMSR expert as he was seen lying back on a massage table while the woman rubbed bubble wrap over his face.
"I've only come here to talk about... I'm having the time of my life," Stephen laughed. "Is that because he's dating one of the family? Is that what it is?" Ben cheekily asked to which Stephen lifted his head and said: "Oh shut your face!" Then as the camera lingered on the studio waiting for the break, Stephen could be seen looking at Ben and shaking his head.
They then brought up again right at the end of his appearance on the famous sofa. "We couldn't let you go without... Josie," Cat said. "The picture says it all," Ben remarked and as the picture of the pair showed them holding hands, Stephen said; "She didn't show up to rehearsals, I held her hand and I showed her where to stand. That is it!"
As Ben and Cat refused to believe his explanation, Stephen was left open-mouthed before asking: "Why are you doing this to me." They then ended the show as Stephen could be heard muttering: "Unbelievable!"
