Theresa May Finds Time To Debut Her Acting 'Skills' For This Morning's 30th Birthday (Get Ready To Cringe)

'Has she not got anything more pressing to be focusing on than pissing about on #ThisMorning?'
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Theresa May might be snowed under with all things Brexit at the moment, but she still found time to make her *coughs* acting debut on ‘This Morning’ on Wednesday.

Well, you know how it is when you’ve got a huge task looming over you, you’ll do anything to avoid getting on with it. So we weren’t too surprised to see the Prime Minister channeling her inner Dame Maggie Smith for a skit to celebrate the ITV show’s 30th birthday.

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In the clip (above), which was played at the start of today’s show, host Phil Schofield is seen calling his co-presenter Holly Willoughby to tell her he’s going to be late for the anniversary programme because he’s stuck in traffic.

Holly then makes it her mission to ensure her co-star is there, calling on a number of her showbiz chums to help out, including Dermot O’Leary, ITN news anchor Mary Nightingale, ‘Doctor Who’ star Jodie Whittaker, Keith Lemon and eventually, Theresa May.

However, the PM’s acting ‘skills’ got a huge thumbs down from viewers, with many proclaiming that surely she had better things to be doing with her time.

Theresa May not got anything more pressing to be focusing on than pissing about on #ThisMorning?

— sarah (@swhittz) October 3, 2018

@theresa_may showing her tough negotiation skills #ThisMorning #IronLady pic.twitter.com/GvuYuUgB7h

— Ye OutaGoldblum Post Comedy Strange (@outatownstrange) October 3, 2018

Theresa May can record some "shanter" for ITV #ThisMorning but can't secure us a good Brexit deal.

She's like the annoying kid in class who thinks she's hilarious but in reality everyone fucking hates her.

— MYCRLA (@mycrla) October 3, 2018

Oh ffs Theresa May has just ruined this whole opening. #ThisMorning #ThisMorning30

— Michael 🏳️🌈 (@MichaelM238) October 3, 2018

Just had the misfortune to catch a clip of Theresa May attempting to be human on #ThisMorning pic.twitter.com/fFRmIeZOtj

— True Labour (@tedtully) October 3, 2018

Nah @theresa_may on @thismorning’s intro to their 30th birthday has RUINED IT

— Amy-Louise 🌻 (@amylouisegreenx) October 3, 2018

Lol that Theresa May didn't give a conference interview to half of the press but has done a comedy insert for This Morning

— Nick Walker (@nickw84) October 3, 2018

Can @theresa_may never attempt acting on TV again #ThisMorning pic.twitter.com/iStsBwZAsF

— Steve Coats-Dennis (@blondsteve) October 3, 2018

However, she did find a handful of fans.

Absolutely loving the opening titles of #thismorning as if they got Theresa May to play along! I have gained some slight respect for her.. SLIGHT. This is brill!

— Bonnie Rhea (@bonnsmith91) October 3, 2018

Happy 30th birthday @thismorning @ITV what a brilliant show so far and wow 😮 @theresa_may taking part was fab , here’s to the next 30 years @Schofe @hollywills and all the itv and this morning family 😘❤️

— john whittaker (@jonnyboy30) October 3, 2018

Absolutely loving the opening titles of #thismorning as if they got Theresa May to play along! I have gained some slight respect for her.. SLIGHT. This is brill!

— Bonnie Rhea (@bonnsmith91) October 3, 2018

theresa may is doing a This Morning skit and I AM SCREAMING

— Emmy Griffiths (@emmyfg) October 3, 2018

Earlier this week, Bafta honoured the ‘This Morning’ team with a gong for their 30 years on screen.

After receiving the award, an emotional Holly thanked Phillip for his friendship and the rest of the ‘This Morning’ team.

“To be stood up here holding a BAFTA for a show that you’re lucky enough to even be a part of is incredible,” she said

She continued: “‘This Morning’ has the best team and has done for 30 years. Everybody has said it’s something that has shaped their career and is something that stays with you. This show gives you something that no other show can I think. Whether it be friendship or skills in telly or whether it be whatever you take with you for the rest of time.

“I think this is very special and everyone should be very proud.”

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