ITV Lorraine Star Reflects on Being Drunk Live on Air
Dr Hilary Jones, a regular guest on the Lorraine show, revealed a moment when he appeared on the programme while "drunk" and later apologized to the show's bosses. The experienced doctor, 72, has been a familiar face on Lorraine, sharing insights on various health topics over the years.
Recalling an early appearance, Dr Hilary explained that after running the New York Marathon, he celebrated with his brothers. “Of course, I hadn’t eaten, hadn’t drunk, and there was a lot of beer,” he said. He was scheduled to do a live segment from a remote studio in Times Square with Lorraine.
“All I remember was giggling and laughing and talking rubbish because I was actually a bit drunk. Afterwards I thought, ‘They’re going to sack me, I’ve made a big faux pas. What did I say?’”
Concerned about his conduct, Dr Hilary called the producers the next day to apologize. Instead of being reprimanded, he was reassured:
“I phoned them and said, 'I’m really sorry' and they said, ‘Why? You sounded brilliant, you just sounded happy! You sounded euphoric and it was really energetic and lovely.’ So, I got away with it.”
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Dr Hilary Jones candidly shared how a rare lapse in professionalism during a live segment was met with understanding and praise rather than criticism.
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