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RYLAN Clark screeched down the phone at a caller today as he struggled to a play a famous game from SMTV Live.

This Morning decided to play Wonkey Donkey, which was presented by Ant and Dec on the kids’ show, to mark Cat Deeley’s return to the daytime TV programme.

Rylan Clark shouted down the phone during a game of Wonkey Donkey
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Rylan Clark shouted down the phone during a game of Wonkey Donkey
Cat used to play the game on SMTV Live
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Cat used to play the game on SMTV Live

The game featured a stuffed toy dressed up in an outfit and the children have to guess what it is – but it has to rhyme.

The caller today really struggled with the concept and failed to say ‘funky monkey’.

Rylan got increasingly frustrated and was shouting down the phone – just like Dec used to do.

Those watching at home found it hilarious, with one person writing: “#thismorning car crash tv!!!”

A second said: “Rylan was gunna have a heart attack playing Wonkey Donkey.”

While a third added: “Love to see Wonkey Donkey back! Please keep it, it's hilarious! Also please keep these 2, they are great together!”

Cat was back hosting This Morning today for the first time in 20 years.

The Sun revealed Cat’s new gig last week.

An ITV spokeswoman said: "Cat Deeley and Rylan will host This Morning together on Monday and Tuesday, Cat will host with Craig Doyle on Wednesday, then Alison Hammond and Craig on Thursday. Alison and Dermot will host the show together as usual on Friday."

The flagship daytime show has been left in crisis since star Holly, 42, quit in October, just months after Phillip, 61, was axed for having had an affair with a much younger runner, leaving a shortage among the presenter rotation.

Ant and Dec playing Wonkey Donkey back in the day
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Ant and Dec playing Wonkey Donkey back in the dayCredit: You Tube / SMTV
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