Brit Helen Richardson, who lives in the Dominican Republic, was set to appear on the ITV show this morning as she prepares for the fatal storm to hit the Caribbean Island.
Good Morning Britain hosts Susanna Reid, 46, and Ben Shephard, 42, were left panicked when Helen’s video call suffered a major technical error, which subsequently terminated their interview.
“We saw you earlier Helen, and all the preparation you’ve done in your house,” said Susanna.
“You were worried about when the hurricane hits the Dominican Republic – what’s happening so far?”
However, as viewers waited with baited breath to hear how Helen was coping with the monstrous gusts, the screen stood still.
“Unfortunately the picture is frozen,” sighed Susanna.
Ben chipped in: “That’s what’s happening.”
Susanna tried to assure: “I suspect that is a Skype technical glitch our end rather than anything.”
Ben told audiences that they spoke to Helen earlier when she said the winds had already begun.
He added that Helen claimed that in 20 years, “she’s never been so scared”.
Hurricane Irma has already claimed seven lives as she sweeps through the Caribbean and is currently on track to reach Florida and the USA.
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am on ITV.
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