CBS This Morning host Tony Dokoupil has denied claims he was napping on live TV, insisting that he was "reading" on an iPad.

On Tuesday, the morning show came back on air after a commercial break only for viewers to see Tony with his head down and eyes facing his lap.

It appeared he was enjoying a quick commercial break nap and viewers were quick to catch the moment, joking about the "perils" of live TV and how relatable the anchor was to others.

However, after the show aired Tony was quick to deny the claims, writing: "Ha! I was wondering why people were tweeting at me about naps.

"I was reading the ipad on my lap and then suddenly we were back!"

But fans weren't so quick to accept his excuse, with one suggesting that his baby son Teddy had kept the family awake.

Tony became a father for the third time as his wife, fellow journalist Katy Tur, welcomed their son in April.

"Reading the iPad," AKA Teddy didn't let anyone sleep last night. Hahaha!" wrote one fan, as another added: "The ultimate power nap, Tony?"

MSNBC news anchor Katy and Tony confirmed the birth of their son on-air with Katy’s MSNBC colleague Kasie Hunt announcing the happy news.

Hunt said of Theodore “Teddy” Dokoupil’s arrival: “Mom, dad and tiny Teddy are all doing great."

Teddy was born on April 13 and weighed 6 pounds 5 ounces.

The pair met in 2015 when they were working at NBC and later eloped after Tony proposed in 2017.

She confirmed they were expecting their baby in December during her afternoon show, MSNBC Live With Katy Tur.

She said while live on air: “I have a baby in my belly, officially.

“I’m tired of the tweets asking, so I’m going to announce it: That’s my little guy.

"He’s due in April. Well, now I’m going to cry."

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