Chris Bryant left Good Morning Britain hosts Adil Ray and Ranvir Singh lost for words when he interrupted his interview to make an unusual announcement.
Adil Ray and Ranvir Singh hosted Good Morning Britain on Friday (Image: ITV)
Trade Minister Sir Chris Bryant interrupted his interview on Good Morning Britain to issue an announcement, leaving presenters Adil Ray and Ranvir Singh shocked. The politician faced a number of topical political talking points from the ITV duo as he appeared on Friday’s (October 31) instalment of the programme. This included news that Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has been stripped of his Prince title as well as Chancellor Rachel Reeves admitting to breaching rules when it came to renting out her family home.
Bryant fiercely defended the chancellor, insisting it was a mistake on the lettings agency’s behalf as they failed to secure her the license she needed to put her property up for rent. “Chris Bryant we are going to have to leave you there,” Ray said, attempting to bring the interview to a close. But the Labour MP suddenly interjected, asking the duo: “Sorry, can I just say one thing?”
When the presenter gave him the go ahead, Bryant exclaimed: “Happy birthday to my brother! It’s his birthday. Rhodri David Bryant, happy birthday on Halloween!”
The duo were taken aback by the announcement as Singh declared: “Happy birthday! How old is he today? Are you allowed to say?”
The Labour minister responded: “Very old. But not as old as me.”
A stunned Ray observed: “Look at that. I bet you didn’t do that on the other channels, just on ours.”
Bryant joked: “This is the only channel I’ve done it on because Good Morning Britain is so important to my heart.”
“A bit of flattery gets you everywhere. Happy birthday to Chris Bryant’s brother,” Singh quipped, as Ray burst out laughing.
The politician brought the programme to a halt to wish his brother a happy birthday (Image: ITV)
During the interview, Bryant commended the King for removing his brother’s title, saying he is now just an ordinary member of the public.
A campaign group has hired lawyers to look into bringing a private prosecution against Prince Andrew over claims of sexual assault, corruption, and misconduct in public office.
Virginia Giuffre, who died by suicide aged 41 in April, claimed that she was forced to have sex with Andrew on three occasions, including when she was 17, after being trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein.
When asked if he believes Andrew should appear in court over allegations, Bryant responded: “If there is a specific request for Andrew to take part in an enquiry in the US senate of house of representatives then yes, of course, I would expect him to fully comply with that request.”
