This past week has been anything but ordinary in the world of morning television, as icons like Richard Gere, Cher, and "Great British Bake Off" judge Prue Leith took the airwaves by storm — and not just for their celebrity status. Instead, viewers were treated to a memorable parade of unexpected profanities that left audiences both stunned and amused.

Prue Leith's Tea Revelation

On Thursday, Prue Leith had a lively conversation on "Live with Kelly and Mark," where she shared a delightful cooking segment with hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos. Things took a humorous turn when Ripa directly asked Leith about King Charles's tea preferences. After a fleeting moment of hesitation, Leith jokingly mused that she might not be able to share that detail on morning TV, but Ripa egged her on to "say whatever you want." With newfound courage, Leith let loose the playful revelation that the King enjoys his tea with "hippie s—," eliciting fits of laughter from the co-hosts and a wave of social media reactions celebrating her candor.

Richard Gere's Cheeky Gesture

But the excitement didn’t stop there. In a separate appearance on "Today," Richard Gere was present to promote his new series "The Agency." During a brief demonstration of a gesture from his performance, Gere cheekily flipped the bird. The live broadcast quickly blurred the gesture, and anchor Savannah Guthrie playfully reprimanded him for making "an obscene gesture on this family morning show." In a light-hearted exchange, she exclaimed, “I’m bleeping you!” while swatting at Gere with her notes, proving that live TV might just be the wildest game in town.

Cher's Unforgettable F-Bomb

As if that wasn't enough frenzy for a single week, Cher graced the same show earlier to chat with anchor Hoda Kotb. When probed about a piece of advice she received from the legendary Lucille Ball, Cher hesitated, cautioning Kotb that the content might be unrepeatable. Kotb, however, encouraged her with the promise that anything obscene would simply be bleeped. But just like the swift moments before a roller coaster plunge, Cher dropped an f-bomb too quickly for the censors to catch, leaving the audience gasping with laughter and the control room in a tizzy.

Conclusion: A New Era of Morning TV?

This week’s unabashed displays of humor and candidness have raised eyebrows and ignited conversations about the tones and boundaries of morning television. Will we see more celebrities shaking off traditional decorum in the future? As viewers, one can only hope for more unforgettable moments to come—because when it comes to morning TV, nothing is off-limits! Stay tuned, and who knows what the next episode of fame and folly will bring?