A woman who is 'transpecies' and identifies as an elf divided viewers after appearing on Good Morning Britain today.

Kimberel Eventide, from Chicago, says she is an elf trapped in a human body and identifies as an 'Otherkin' - a term coined to described those who feel a connection to mythical creatures and do not deem themselves entirely human.

Speaking to Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid today, Ms Eventide revealed how she connected with J R R Tolkien's characters after reading The Lord of the Rings.

But she divided opinion among viewers, with some praising her beliefs and others questioning whether the interview was a 'late April Fool's joke.'

Ahead of the interview, Piers suggested he too had ascribed himself a new identity. He said he can no longer be fat-shamed because he now identifies as 'trans-slender'

She divided opinion among viewers, with some praising her beliefs and others questioning whether the interview was a 'late April Fool's joke'

Kimberel told the show: 'I identify as an Otherkin, which feels more like an elf - I have a human body but my soul belongs to another species'

Somewhat sceptically introducing their guest, Susanna told viewers transpecies meant 'you can be anything form a unicorn, to a mermaid, to a dragon.'

Kimberel told the show: 'I identify as an Otherkin, which feels more like an elf - I have a human body but my soul belongs to another species. It's about a way of life and about being connected to nature, always.

'It's not about the ears, it's about who you are on the inside and how you carry yourself.'

Piers asked her: 'People are laughing about this but you're deadly serious aren't you? You do identify as a transpecies elf trapped in a human body?'

Kimberel said Otherkins were 'unique humans on earth' and said people 'are starting to question more what is a human.'

Piers probed Kimberel about her sex life, asking: 'Are you married to another elf? Are elves allowed to have sex with humans?'

She revealed she was married to a non-elf, 'very human' man and said if they had a baby it would 'have a mix of elvin soul within their human body.'

Kimberel Eventide, from Chicago, appeared on Good Morning Britain today to speak about life as an elf

The 54-year-old said today: 'I have a personal announcement, I have been carrying a bit of timber but I'd like to now announce that I am identifying as skinny, in fact, I am one of the world's first trans-slenders'

Kimberel said Otherkins were 'unique humans on earth' and said people 'are starting to question more what is a human.'

She revealed she was married to a non-elf, 'very human' man and said if they had a baby it would 'have a mix of elvin soul within their human body.'

The Apprentice winner Ricky Martin said Kimberel was 'ridiculous'

When asked by Susanna if she recognised that Tolkein's world was a fantasy and if she 'genuinely believed' she was something other than human, Kimberel added: 'I came into this world feeling different and I believe that I'm not the only one.

'We're going to find out more in the future that the human being is far more unlimited than we may have imagine and I believe that a lot of new souls coming in are going to show that.'

The interview sparked debate among viewers, with one tweeting: 'Hi, I now identify as a sofa. If this woman can claim to be an elf, why the f*** not?'

Another added: 'I'd be pretty confident saying you're not an elf, you're an American.'

Ahead of the interview, Piers suggested he too had ascribed himself a new identity.

He said he can no longer be fat-shamed because he now identifies as 'trans-slender.'

The 54-year-old said today: 'I have a personal announcement, I have been carrying a bit of timber but I'd like to now announce that I am identifying as skinny, in fact, I am one of the world's first trans-slenders.'

'I am trans-slender, so you can't actually call me fat any more because I am now identifying as skinny and I expect to be afforded the respect of a trans-slender.'