'What a disgrace'
ARIANA Grande's brother Frankie has been criticised by Good Morning Britain viewers for his "fake" response to May's Manchester bombing which killed 22 people.
The vlogger appeared on today's show to discuss the impact of the tragedy at his sister's concert has had on his family, but many watching thought his response lacked sincerity.
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One viewer wrote: "If Frankie Grand's act of sincerity was half as good as his make up we might believe him! Shameless plugging after such a tragedy #GMB"
Another said: "Frankie Grande seems lovely and sweet but I felt a bit uncomfortable watching him promote his tour under the current circumstances #GMB"
A third posted: "What a disgrace #gmb having Frankie Grande on promoting his tour off the back of the victims of the Manchester bombings. Completely scumbag"
"So this is the remembrance we need after the Manchester bombing... Frankie!?!? And his forced emotions. #gmb," fumed a fourth.
Another raged: "#gmb Wow Frankie is so strong and genuine. Riding the coat tails of tragedy whilst trying his best to squeeze out a genuine emotion. Scum."
A sixth wrote: "Anyone else think @ArianaGrande brother frankie is really fake on this interview? 🙄 @GMB"
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However, a source close to Frankie told The Sun Online: "Frankie was booked on GMB to discuss his show, which is coming to Bush Hall on August 23rd and was completely caught off guard when repeatedly asked to discuss the Manchester attack.
"His emotions were real and he was blindsided with the focus on the topic during the live interview.”
And some fans were full of praise for the way Frankie handled the interview, with one writing: "Nothing but love and respect for you. As a victim of the Manchester attack you truly moved myself and my family through your words ❤️"
Another said: "Frankie and Ariana you are shining examples of positivity and forward thinking compassionate souls."
A third enthused: "Great to see you on GMB Frankie, Huggs🤗"
The tragic blast happened in the foyer of the MEN arena as concert-goers were filing out of Ariana's gig.
Suicide bomber Salman Abedi killed 22, seven of which were children, and left many more injured.
Just two weeks after the incident, Ariana returned to Manchester to host the One Love charity concert at Old Trafford cricket ground.
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Superstars such as Coldplay, Justin Bieber and Take That all performed in an effort to raise money for the victims of the attack.
Last night Ariana paid an emotional tribute to Saffie Roussos, the youngest victim of the Manchester Arena bombing, on what would have been her ninth birthday.
After performing in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, Grande posted on social media: “Saffie, we’re [thinking] of you baby” alongside a birthday cake emoji.
The youngster, from Leyland, Lancashire, would have celebrated her ninth birthday on July 4.
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Saffie’s family also marked the occasion by speaking out, remembering how she had looked forward to the concert.
Ashlee Bromwich, Saffe’s older sister, said the super fan was “elated” as she watched her idol on perform on May 22.
“She was Ariana Grande-obsessed, so to see how happy she was, it was just … obviously I had to go with her,” she told the BBC.
Her father, Andrew Roussos, said: “You couldn’t be out with Saffie without having fun, but her dream was to be famous.
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