The presenters spoke to Chloe and Andy, who had taken their daughters to see the pop star perform as a late Christmas present.
Speaking on the ITV show, the couple revealed how they clung to their children as they struggled to leave the building as well as helping many youngsters who had been separated from their parents.
Chloe recalled: “The lights had gone up after an amazing concert and we were waiting to leave the aisle and there was a huge explosion, we didn’t see anything but our eyes darted across.
“He [Andy] started looking around the arena for an exit door, there were people laying on the floor taking cover and there was another noise, which sounded like a gunshot, so we all got hold of each other’s hands as tightly as we could.”
She added that as they tried to leave the arena, she feared: “Am I leading my children into more danger?”
Holly and Rylan then turned their attention to Cherry and Halle, who were sat by their parents, and asked how they were feeling following the ordeal.
Cherry told the hosts: “I’m doing okay but I’m still in shock.”
However, Halle struggled to answer the presenters and could be seen turning towards her father for support.
As she clung to her dad and broke down as she was asked to recall the horrific events, mum Chloe told Holly and Rylan: “She’s a bit lost for words at the minute.”
Those tuning into the show were left heartbroken as they watched the youngsters struggle through the interview and slammed This Morning for probing them about the attack.
“That poor child is traumatised and can’t cope. Please stop questioning her #thismorning,” one viewer begged.
Another added: “They don’t want to talk about it… WHY are they making them? Poor kids #Manchester #ThisMorning.”
A third continued: “Why are #thismorning making these kids relive the experience of Monday night.. I’m sure they’re affected enough to sit and talk about it.”
“#thismorning – can’t fathom why these kids are on Tv… they look traumatised. Found this uncomfortable to watch,” someone else shared.
A fifth added: “#ThisMorning quite frankly open mouthed on you putting kids on TV who suffered in Manchester! Your advice is also likely creating hysteria.”
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