Viewers were left wondering what they had tuned in to watch as they switched on This Morning today. Andi Peters and Rochelle Humes were back at the helm of the ITV daytime show on Tuesday (August 16) after kicking off a fresh week on the programme yesterday.
The latest installment of the popular show got off to an unusual start as instead of the usual titles introducing the ITV daytime show before seeing the hosts ready and waiting in the studio, Rochelle Humes and Andi Peters were seen straight away. The new presenting duo were seen bringing the crew into a huddle before Rochelle gave a team talk like she was part of a sports team.
The team then got to work and the titles rolled before Rochelle and Andi gave viewers an official welcome to Tuesday's show and revealed what was coming up. And one of their first interviews of the day got viewers flocking to comment on social media.
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Patrick the pony appeared alongside his owner Kirk following his ban from a local pub in Devon. The pair appeared via video link live on the show as Kirk explained how Patrick is a "therapy pony who brings joy to a lot of people" when chatting to the This Morning presenters.
He went so far to explain how the pony had "saved lives" due to people "who have been so depressed they couldn't leave their house" being inspired to pay him a visit. But as well as his work as a therapy animal, the pony also has an official title due to the positive impact he has on his local community.
And that is The Mayor of Cockington. Kirk explained that it came about after a local councillor suggested he should have an official title to recognise his efforts when he raised
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