While the sweet message was well-received by Helen, Janet Street-Porter labelled the public speech "cringey".
During Monday's Loose Women, the panel discussed their thoughts on Gorka's tribute, and while Ruth Langsford labelled it "sweet", Janet had other ideas.
"I thought that was rather sweet, Janet," Ruth began as Janet replied: "I think it meant well, but I found it cringey and patronising.
"I think it would have been good to say those things privately.
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