The hosts cut to images of Stephen Hawking - with entirely inappropriate music. Photo / Twitter
A heartfelt tribute to renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, who died yesterday at the age of 76, quickly went wrong on British television today.
Holly Willoughby and Phil Schofield, hosts of UK breakfast program This Morning, were sombre as they introduced a tribute package to the late genius.
"Now, let's pay
tribute to the world-renowned physicist and genuine genius, Stephen Hawking," said Willoughby.
"He leaves behind a huge legacy, not just as a mathematician and astrophysicist, but also as an inspiration to millions," said Schofield, as the screen cut to a static image of Hawking.
And the musical accompaniment to this tender tribute? For some reason, Meghan Trainor's pop smash All About That Bass.
