A 13-year-old Susanna Reid was labelled “horrible” by her mother Sue Smith as she joined the Good Morning Britain sofa to help launch their new Health Star Awards.
Proving that mums are always there to embarrass us - even if you’re a 45-year-old television star – Susanna squirmed in her seat as Piers Morgan gleefully asked about what she was like as a teenager.
Our @susannareid100 was a 'monster' teen? Say it isn't so! Don't worry Susanna, all mums do this! @piersmorgan pic.twitter.com/QOqFN8H7ZX
— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) March 2, 2016
“She was a joy, but when she turned 13, overnight she became absolutely horrible,” Sue said.
“How horrible?” asked Piers.
“Just horrible. Horrible enough,” Sue said.
“Can I just point out I have nominated you for an award!” replied Susanna.
Sue revealed that she and tearaway teen Susanna had a heart-to-heart and had been “friends ever since” to the joy of viewers, who loved their relationship.
@susannareid100 Congratulations to your super Mum Susanna, a lovely lady. A nice photo of you both below!! pic.twitter.com/uE2bvZOwUG
— Paul Byrne (@paulby1978) March 2, 2016
@susannareid100 What a lovely lady your Mum is! Beautiful & inspiring! Hope you both have a lovely Mother's Day! ♥
— Lorraine McNamara (@BRCLorraineUK) March 2, 2016
#GMBHealthStar that was such a lovely interview with @susannareid100 's mum on @GMB
— Carys♡ (@LeighsmuffinsX) March 2, 2016
The Health Stars awards aims to find members of the community who’ve made a difference to others’ lives and the team have been nominating their health heroes this week – with Susanna picking her mum.
Sue was a health visitor for 50 years and Susanna revealed she still calls her mum for help whenever one of her three sons is ill.
But while Sue was there to discuss her career in healthcare, she somewhat distracted the viewers who couldn’t believe that she was 75 years old.
Oh my goodness your mum is amazing @susannareid100 and she looks stunning – can't believe she's 75 !!! You must be so proud. @GMB
— Trisha Wainwright (@trishaw67) March 2, 2016
@susannareid100 What an inspirational woman your mother is. And looking fantastic at 75! #MothersDay
— WiggysWords (@WiggysWords) March 2, 2016
@susannareid100 your mum is an absolute legend! Love her! And refuse to believe she's 75.. What a gene pool! ❤️
— CharlotteF0503 (@newmrsf) March 2, 2016
Great genes on the @GMB sofa today. Lovely story from @susannareid100 's mum, hope I look that good at 75! #healthstar
— Alex Gwynne (@alex_gwynne) March 2, 2016
Of course, Piers couldn’t help teasing Susanna.
“You look younger than Susanna!” he told Sue.
