Stephen Mulhern frustrated as he's forced to address Josie Gibson 'secret relationship' live on This Morning
Stephen Mulhern has finally spoken out about the romance rumours surrounding him and Josie Gibson. The TV star was photographed holding hands with Josie ITV's London television studio back in April, fuelling rumours of a secret romance between the pair.
However, Stephen, 47, has now addressed the speculation. Appearing on This Morning on Tuesday, 7 May, the Catchphrase host was grilled by Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley about his love life, leaving him frustrated.
As the ITV show geared up for an ad break, Ben, 49, told viewers about an ASMR segment which was coming up next. The camera cut to show Stephen lying on a massage table while a woman rubbed bubble wrap over his face.
"I've only come here to talk about... I'm having the time of my life," Stephen laughed. Ben then took the opportunity to poke fun at him, saying: "Is that because he's dating one of the family? Is that what it is?"
Lifting his head up, Stephen hit back: "Oh shut your face!" The camera moved across the studio as Stephen could be seen shaking his head at Ben.
Cat and Ben then brought up the rumours again at the end of Stephen's interview later in the show. Cat didn't beat around the bush as she said to him: "We couldn't let you go without... Josie," and Ben added: "The picture says it all."
The picture of Josie and Stephen backstage at Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway holding hands was then shown. Stephen insisted: "Listen, she didn't show up to rehearsals, I held her hand and I showed her where to stand. That is it!"
Cat and Ben refused to believe his answer, with Stephen sitting open-mouthed. He pleaded: "Why are you doing this to me?!" They then ended the show as Stephen could be heard muttering: "Unbelievable!"
Josie has also addressed the speculation. In an exclusive interview with OK! Josie told us that while she does 'love' the Catchphrase presenter, they are actually just friends.
She told us: "Stephen? Oh, he’s so lovely. We are really good friends, I really adore him, but there’s no romance in the air. But he’s so nice. Every bloke that I come in contact with, the press seems to think that I’m having it off with them. People must think I’m a right goer. I’m not like that."
