BBC Breakfast host issues apology over divisive segment as she pleads 'don't judge me'
A beloved BBC Breakfast host felt compelled to apologise over a rather divisive segment this morning.
The BBC show returned to screens on Sunday (August 18) - with Luxmy Gopal and Roger Johnson back at the helm. The pair were on hand to share the latest news from all around the globe.
One of the hot topics was the news of residents in South Tyneside claiming their area was being overrun with rats.
“Sorry if you’re a bit squeamish about this because this one might make you squirm,” Luxmy said apologetically, introducing the news segment.
During the segment, several residents were interviewed about their ordeal - with plenty blaming the build-up of rubbish in the area. One person even caught a rat that was 18 inches long.
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BBC Breakfast saw Luxmy Gopal and Roger Johnson hosting the show today (Image: BBC) window.topArticlesScript="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/js/dist/article-top-articles20240813.min.js"However, once the segment was over, Luxmy paused the show, before asking fans "not to judge" her.
“Well sorry again if you’re squeamish of rats, or have rat phobia," she said. The presenter then added: "But it was, don’t judge me, I thought it was quite cute the way that one of them came out to sneak a chip," she admitted sheepishly.
It comes after fellow BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty admitted she felt "bereft" and said she would "miss" the Olympics now it was over.
During Saturday's show (August 18), Naga and her co-host Charlie Stayt interviewed several Olympic medallists - including Bryony Page. Ahead of her interview, Naga and Charlie took a moment to address how much they would miss the sporting event.
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Naga began: "Hello. You're watching Breakfast with Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty. Charlie continued: "Just coming up to 8:30 and we've spoken a little bit about how we're missing the Olympics."
"Bereft," Naga interrupted as her co-host continued: "Missing those moments of watching the challenges, success, failures. It all comes as part of the package, doesn't it?
"We are basking in the golden glory this morning with some of the big winners from Paris, but don't forget, on the 28th I think, the Paralympics start."
BBC Breakfast airs from 6am on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
BBC Breakfast host issues apology over divisive segment as she pleads 'don't judge me'
BBC Breakfast host issues apology over divisive segment as she pleads 'don't judge me'
BBC Breakfast host issues apology over divisive segment as she pleads 'don't judge me'
BBC Breakfast host issues apology over divisive segment as she pleads 'don't judge me'
BBC Breakfast host issues apology over divisive segment as she pleads 'don't judge me'
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