GMB's Kate Garraway tells Rob Rinder to 'shut up' in heated row as viewers 'switch off'

Good Morning Britain viewers confessed to "switching over" following an overwhelmingly noisy segment on the ITV programme this morning. Hosts Kate Garraway and Robert Rinder engaged with two guests in a heated exchange over whether people ought to show gratitude towards drivers. The discussion was sparked by Rob's friend, TV personality Rylan Clark, who ignited an online controversy regarding road manners after erupting into an expletive-laden tirade about pedestrians on his social media.

In the controversial tweet, which has since been removed, the beloved television star berated those traversing zebra crossings without acknowledging drivers, labelling them "rude b*****ds". The BBC Radio 2 presenter proclaimed: "I know it's the law and that pedestrians have right of way at zebra crossings..

. BUT SAY THANK YOU OR POP UR HAND UP. Rude pr**ks.

.. (Stuck in traffic and annoyed).

" The post, however, attracted criticism and was subsequently made "no longer available". Today's edition of Good Morning Britain brought the topic to the fore, inciting a fervent debate. Rob staunchly supported the importance of politeness on the roads, while Kate, who appeared to mix up her stance during the dialogue, held a contrary viewpoint, reports the Express .

Each side was bolstered by equally forthright guests. Confusion seemed to set in as Kate remarked: "If you're a pedestrian you do feel a bit in battle these days." She went on to suggest: "If cyclists and motorists perhaps offered a little mo.