Alison Hammond faced backlash from This Morning viewers following a comment she made to JoJo Siwa during Monday's show.

The episode saw Alison co-hosting with Paddy McGuiness as they cut to Chris Hughes, who was reporting live from Bexhill.

Chris was there to speak with 90-year-old Barby Keel, the owner of an animal sanctuary.

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The conversation took a turn when Chris's Celebrity co-star JoJo Siwa, who had just appeared on Lorraine's show, was brought into the discussion.

Alison exclaimed: "Listen, Chris, before you go, we've got someone who wanted to say a quick hello to you! Have a look at this."

JoJo then popped up on screen, saying: "Hey Christopher!" As Chris and JoJo chatted, Chris mentioned that she would be visiting the Cotswolds with him the following week to meet his family, while also helping Barby with some tasks.

Paddy jumped in, playfully teasing Chris about his remark that JoJo gives him energy in the mornings, reports .

Paddy joked: "Can I just ask, how do you know JoJo gives you energy in the Morning? What's going on here? Hello! Hashtag awkward."

Alison erupted into laughter at Paddy's lighthearted jab at Chris before turning her attention to JoJo and saying: "Honestly, I'm so invested in you and Chris."

Alison posed the question everyone was eager to have answered, she remarked: "I don't care what anyone says, I want to know. I'm so invested! I love this little relationship; it's beautiful, but just for the record, what is your relationship status with Chris right now?"

JoJo hesitated slightly before replying: "Erm, I will say he is up there as one of my favourite people in the entire -" However, her response was swiftly intercepted by Alison, who cheekily added: "With benefits."

The candid remark sparked a strong reaction among viewers, with many expressing discomfort at Alison's forthrightness.

One viewer pleaded: "Please stop this JoJo and Chris segment on #ThisMorning." Others echoed the sentiment, with one commenting: "I love a laugh n all that, but that was a crass comment by Alison re JoJo and Chris' relationship."

Another chimed in, saying: "Leave Jojo alone. Alison that was uncalled for." The discussion clearly didn't resonate with all viewers, as one wrote: "I find this whole thing with JoJo and Chris nauseating. @ITV and @thismorning just need to drop it. It's not cute it's embarrassing. #thismorning."

Another viewer described the start of the show as "Messy and awkward start #ThisMorning."

JoJo chose not to address Alison's comment, instead focusing on the positive impact Chris had on her life, revealing he made her happier than she'd ever been.

This Morning is available to watch on ITVX.