LORRAINE have apologised after Larry the psychic parrot incorrectly tipped England to win the Women’s World Cup.
The Lionesses were beaten 1-0 in Sunday’s final.
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Larry the parrot had previously predicted all other results at the tournament correctly.
But the ITV show have had to apologise after Larry sparked hopes for viewers – only to be dashed by England’s defeat.
Presenter Ranvir Singh opened Monday’s show by apologising to viewers.
“We do have to start today’s show with an apology, Larry, our psychic parrot, got it spectacularly wrong on Friday,” said Singh.
She then joked: “Larry, he predicted that England would win the World Cup final… he’s on the phone to his lawyers right now as we speak.
“His career is over, I’m afraid, Larry, you’re a liar – that’s all we’ve got to say.”
The Lionesses are set to fly home after a memorable World Cup campaign which saw them beat Nigeria, Colombia and hosts Australia in the knock-out rounds.
That sparked calls for there to be a public holiday to commemorate the achievement.
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Fans are still demanding a bank holiday despite defeat in the final, though it appears the call will fall on deaf ears.
England’s amazing run to the final saw the squad pocket a £2.4million prize money pot for the FA from Fifa.
That £2.4m is likely to be split between the players and the FA – with the governing body historically giving 40 per cent to the squad in their previous tournaments for the men.
Should the same percentages be used for the women this time around, the 23 heroic Lionesses would get £41,700 each with £1.44m going back into the FA.