He accidentally dropped the C word on air.
In the clip from Wednesday night's programme, Mr Peston said:"That means the hole in the public finances is bigger than it would have been, and Jeremy C***'s - Hunt's - cuts will be more painful."ITV's Political Editor makes awkward blunder with Jeremy Hunt's name
Viewers were quick to pick up on the mistake with many rushing to social media to share their thoughts. One user wrote:" Be very careful when you put Hunt and cuts in the same sentence. I noticed but you recovered well."While a third viewer joked:" Jeremy Hunt should just change his name by deed poll and be done with it."
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