OLYMPIC hero Greg Rutherford was upstaged by his two adorable kids as he appeared live on BBC1 on Saturday morning.
The retired long jump star, 33, was talking to Breakfast to give some tips on how to keep fit and healthy during the coronavirus lockdown.
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Greg Rutherford’s kids took centre stage as their dad was live on BBC Breakfast on Saturday morningCredit: BBC
But Rutherford’s interview was sabotaged by his little ones, despite his best efforts to keep them out of shot.
Milo, five, and Rex, who turns three in July, were blissfully unaware their dad was live on national television as they came over to talk.
Rutherford was explaining how circuit training and other exercise can be incredibly useful at this time to ensure people keep active.
He said, “And with the kids as well – sorry they are running in,” as the presenters in the studio laughed.
The 2012 gold medallist tried to keep his composure and hold off one of the boys before the other starts whispering: “Daddy!”
He repeatedly apologised to the camera as he appeared to be handed a packet of chocolate chip brioches before they emerged again, bouncing across the back of the screen in their dressing gowns.
They seemed to be pulled away – probably by mum Susie Verrill out of shot – as they trudged off silently to let their dad finish off his interview.
Rutherford took to Twitter afterwards to share a picture of the pair and simply wrote: “These two,” with laughing and face-palm emojis.
And the hilarious clip was brilliantly received by fans.
One said: “You were brilliant and your boys gorgeous! Made my morning, literally crying with laughter, loved it!”
Another wrote: “Made my morning watching this.”
And a third added: “Greg, it was lovely to watch your boys leaping about. It might not have been the best interview you’ve ever done but who cares!”
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Rutherford won the 2012 gold medal on that historic Super Saturday inside the Olympic Stadium in London.
But he retired in 2018 before taking on various TV contests and last May got engaged to Verrill.
The Milton Keynes man competed on Strictly Come Dancing and then won the 14th series of Celebrity Masterchef last year.
Rutherford claimed Olympic gold when he won the long jump on Super Saturday in LondonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
He is engaged to be married to Susie, with whom he has the two boys Milo and RexCredit: Getty – Contributor
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