GB News halted for bombshell Prince Harry and Meghan Markle news 'What the hell?'

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been named "Humanitarians of the Year" at a ceremony in New York City on Thursday (9 October), where they also spoke about the dangers of social media. The royals were recognised for their work at the third annual World Mental Health Day Gala, hosted by Project Healthy Minds. GB News presenter Ben Leo questioned the Sussexes receiving the prestigious award on the Late Show Live on Friday night. The broadcaster was joined by political commentator Lee Cohen who branded the couple "grifters" in an explosive on-air rant.

Ben began: "What do you make of this? Why the hell were Harry and Meghan awarded an Humanitarian award? What have they done to earn this?" The guest commentator claimed the couple are "charlatans" in a brutal takedown live on air

Lee claimed: "What have they done to earn it? They have done absolutely nothing. Grifters Harry and Meghan have been crowned Humanitarian of the Year. A title so laughable. What charlatans to accept a hollow Humanitarian of the Year award.

"While they have shown disregard for their own families. Not just Harry's family, the royal family, but with Meghan's elderly father. Thomas [Markle] abandoned to an earthquake ravaged high rise."

The political commentator balked at the idea with the Sussexes being bestowed an award, calling them "philanthropic poison".

His comments come after Meghan's father insisted he is not trapped in the Philippines - despite his daughter Samantha claiming he was stuck on the 19th floor of his apartment after a deadly earthquake.

Thomas Markle, 81, declared he is "fine" and urged people not to worry after fears swept social media that he was unable to leave his home.

Project Healthy Minds founder and CEO Phillip Schermer praised the couple's work, telling the crowd: "It is a privilege to honour Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, at our World Mental Health Day Gala this year.

"Their leadership, generosity, and unwavering commitment to advancing mental health awareness have made a profound difference in the lives of so many."