Janet Street-Porter sparks fan uproar with ‘awkward dig’ at Holly and Phil queue row | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield landed themselves in hot water when they were pictured “skipping” the queue to see Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin as thousands of mourners lined the streets of London for hours to pay their respects. While the presenters have denied “queue jumping” and been defended by ITV and This Morning bosses, Janet Street-Porter appeared to make a “queue” dig about the controversy on Monday’s instalment of Loose Women. 

The Loose Women panellists were discussing being woken up by a cockerel when an outspoken Janet shared a story of her own. 

Janet told her co-stars Ruth Langsford, Coleen Nolan and Brenda Edwards about being woken up by her partner’s dog. 

Describing the dream, the 75-year-old said: “You’re in the middle of your sleep having a really lovely dream.

“You know I’m at a party with loads of famous people getting into the VIP area – without any queuing.”

Janet appeared to put emphasis on the word queuing as Ruth awkwardly laughed and Coleen gave her a disapproving look. 

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Holly, 41, and Phillip, 60, have explained as members of the press, they did not have to wait in line as they were reporting.

This Morning released a statement saying the hosts “did not jump the queue, have VIP access or file past the Queen lying-in-state”. 

Matters have escalated further in recent days after it was reported ITV bosses are concerned for the presenters, who are due to attend the upcoming National Television Awards. 

“They could be booed walking down the red carpet or even on stage,” a source told The Sun before adding: “It is a major concern.”