And viewers were instantly charmed.
A toddler took centre stage during lunchtime news broadcast after she came into the studio with her mum.
The young girl, Iris, and her brother George joined their mum Lucy in an ITV segment with newsreader Alastair Stewart to talk about milk allergies.
But playful Iris decided she didn’t want to sit still any longer – and would actually be more comfortable on top of the desk.
Host Alastair masterfully handled the adorable interruptions as he continued to interview Lucy.
He said:
“Joining me are mum Lucy Wronka and son George and right at the front of my desk, the delicious Iris who will do whatever she chooses to do over the next couple of minutes.”
As he continued to try and get through the interview, Iris ran around the studio – starting to jump up in front of the cameras.
She then tried to drag herself up onto the top of the desk, before giving Alastair a high five.
Viewers at home were charmed by Iris’ behaviour during the broadcast.
Tremendous chaos – @alstewitn being thoroughly upstaged by kids in his studio pic.twitter.com/NchkDxLrtS
— Ross Hawkins (@rosschawkins) August 23, 2017
Best ever ITV Lunchtime News as @alstewitn battles rogue toddler guest pic.twitter.com/wICL4vqZVS
— Alastair Jamieson (@alastairjam) August 23, 2017
@alstewitn i think that is the best news show ever alistair 😁the little girl high fiving you ✋im not not allowed milk either so i know x
— Angie Perry (@angieandshaun) August 23, 2017
Tears of laughter rolling down my cheeks! Feel ITV 1 +1 coming on!!
— Julia SlingsbyBreach (@SlingsbyBreachJ) August 23, 2017
TODDLER TAKEOVER! Best lunchtime news ever. Well done @alstewitn for holding fort! pic.twitter.com/w4pAmnVtN7
— Paul Brand (@PaulBrandITV) August 23, 2017
Just been watching #ITVNews… I wonder if @alstewitn is available to book for children's parties inbetween his news reading duties?!?
— Elliott Chappell (@Elliottotot) August 23, 2017
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