Richard Madeley wondered if he would be happy with his wife Judy Finnigan having a love relationship with a robot.
The pleasure of morning television is that you never know what will be said, and only seconds into today’s Good Morning Britain Richard, 67, made the unanticipated disclosure.
‘This artificial intelligence stuff, it provides a fresh tale every day. People are now having relationships with virtual companions, or robots,’ he started.
‘I’m not sure what I’d think if I walked downstairs at two a.m. to see where Judy had gone and she was sitting at the kitchen table – tap, tap, tapping, having an intimate connection with a robotic bloke,’ she says.
Richard has been married to Judy, 75, for about 35 years, so we think they are well acquainted. He mentioned that this envisaged situation would astonish him.
‘I’d think she’d gone mad,’ he stated.
‘I think I would probably agree,’ added co-host Susanna Reid.
Although she pointed out there was a ‘significant difference’ between a virtual and real person. ‘Is it really cheating?’ she marvelled.
‘Is it the same as catching your partner watching pornography?’ Richard responded.
Susanna, 52, promptly cut off that line of discourse, stating that it was too early.
Chris Tarrant was being interviewed on the show to promote his new book It’s Not a Real Job.
He bought a new suit to ensure he looked sharp for his morning appearance, but there was a major problem.
Although the outfit was clean and well-fitting, the retailer had forgotten to remove the security tag, which he had overlooked until it was too late.
Because the plastic connection is meant to be difficult to remove outside of the shop and might even leak ink or damage garments if messed with, Chris did the prudent thing by not attempting to remedy the problem himself.
This meant Chris, 76, had to go through his interview while wearing a large anti-theft gadget on his back.
