This Morning was briefly forced to pause its live broadcast on Thursday after broadcaster and journalist Piers Morgan accidentally swore during a debate with fellow guest Ashley James.

The former Good Morning Britain presenter was appearing on the ITV programme to promote his new book Woke Is Dead, and the discussion quickly turned to themes of modern masculinity and the expectations men face in today's society.

Joining hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley on the sofa, Piers argued that men should not cry in public. “What's wrong with being tough and manning up?” he explained, while Ashley – who often opposes his point of view – immediately challenged him, responding: “That is not a masculine trait!”

The exchange escalated as the pair debated toxic masculinity and the influence of the pat

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