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<\/p>\nThis Morning reportedly needed another internal inquiry after a producer was accused of an inappropriate affair with a spin-off contestant, it has been claimed.<\/p>\n
The affair allegations came after filming a holiday dating segment in Barbados, a source has claimed.<\/p>\n
According to a report in The Sun, producers of the shelved pilot found a member of staff had a “fling” with a contestant. The staff member has since quit, it has been claimed.<\/p>\n
\u201cBosses were furious when it came to their attention that a producer had an affair with the contestant, especially in light of this year\u2019s This Morning scandal and controversy,” a source told the publication.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt meant that there was another investigation into what happened in Barbados that had to be carried out.”<\/p>\n
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READ MORE <\/strong> Holly Willoughby’s This Morning ‘replacement’ tipped as ITV co-star<\/strong><\/p>\n They claimed the producer “promptly resigned” and that the situation was “disappointing to senior members of staff”.<\/p>\n An ITV spokesperson told Express.co.uk: “We are unable to comment on the details of any specific employment-related matters.<\/p>\n “ITV sets out and upholds very clear policies with regards to raising concerns and work-related conduct amongst our people.”<\/em><\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong>
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