Good Morning Britain host Charlotte Hawkins was quick to highlight that guest journalist Kevin Maguire was not wearing a poppy on the show. After the panel had wrapped up speaking about the latest headlines, the ITV presenter decided to address the subject as many viewers aired their frustrations. She said: "Just before we go, Kevin, viewers have noticed that you're not wearing a poppy.
I know this is something we've addressed in previous years but would you like to explain your decision, why you don't wear a poppy?" Kevin jokingly replied: "We haven't had Halloween yet!" However, he highlighted how many people in his family had fought in the war and how members continued to serve in the forces. He added: "If I wear a poppy, I always make a donation. If I wear a poppy I'll wear it in the week of Remembrance Sunday, not before.
That's what I do, it's become elongated now and the 'poppy police' every year go around pointing the finger." Kevin told viewers that if they were to go into their workplace, most people wouldn't be wearing a poppy. He added: "It's not because they're disrespectful, it's that they'll have a different tradition of when they wear them or if they wear them.
" However, Andrew Pierce, who was also on the programme, didn't hold back on sharing his thoughts about Kevin's decision. He said: "I disagree. I think you should wear it as early as possible to promote it, to make people aware of it and to pay tribute.
As early as possible." Poking fun as Andrew, Keving.
