Paul Merton reignites Phil and Holly queuing row with quip on HIGNFY

Paul Merton added his name to the list of comedians who have poked fun at This Morning presenters Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby over their queueing row. The long-running team captain on Have I Got News For You quickly mocked the presenting duo’s recent controversy, despite their desperate attempts to avoid addressing it.During the latest episode of the BBC satirical panel show, Steph McGovern was the latest guest host to quiz the team captains; Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.They were also joined by comedian Jamie McDonald and Professor Hannah Fry.Steph posed the question: “Who are the five royal stand-ins?” to the two teams.Private Eye editor Ian joked: “Alan Titchmarsh”, much to the amusement of the panel, before Paul added: “Phil and Holly.”Read More: Jeremy Clarkson announces exciting update on Clarkson’s Farm Paul Merton ribbed the presenting duo while on Have I Got News For You (Image: BBC) Ian Hislop was in hysterics at the quip from fellow captain Paul Merton (Image: BBC) Steph McGovern asked the teams who the five royal stand ins are which prompted Paul’s response (Image: BBC) Paul joked to Steph he believed Phil and Holly might be in line to join the Royal Family (Image: BBC)She told viewers: “Like hundreds of accredited broadcasters and journalists, we were given official permission to access the hall.”It was strictly for the purposes of reporting on the event for millions of people in the UK who haven’t been able to visit Westminster in person.”The rules were we would be quickly escorted around the edges to a platform at the back.'”In contrast, those paying respects walked around a carpeted area beside the coffin and were given time to pause.DON’T MISS…This Morning fans blast Schofield’s ‘dreadful’ Rayner interview [INSIGHT]Phillip Schofield’s wine ditched from supermarket after bad reviews [ARTICLE]This Morning cancelled with Holly and Phil taken off air [INSIGHT]She continued: “None of the journalists or broadcasters there took anyone’s place in the queue and no one passed by the Queen.”We, of course, respected those rules, however, we realise it may have looked like something else.”Therefore, (we) totally understand the reaction. Please know that we would never jump a queue.”The apology was not enough for some viewers, and boos could be heard when the pair arrived on stage to scoop the National Television Award for best daytime TV show earlier this month.