BBC Breakfast fans brand show 'irresponsible' as host reports live during Storm Darragh

BBC Breakfast's Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty woke up the nation (Image: BBC)

BBC Breakfast fans couldn’t help but shake their heads after watching one broadcaster present the show in Wales during Storm Darragh.

During Saturday’s visit (December 7) to the BBC studios, Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty woke up the nation with the biggest stories hitting the headlines.

This included Kate Middleton hosting her annual Christmas carol service after returning to her royal duties and following Kevin Sinfield on the last leg of his 230-mile MND run to raise money for people affected by motor neurone disease.

But arguably the biggest story of the day was the impact of the ongoing storm across the west of the country after the Met Office issues a red weather warning.

The storm is battering the country with winds up to 90mph which is causing power cuts and disruptions to tens of thousands of residents.

Broadcaster Oli Constable presented live from Bangor (Image: BBC)

Later on in the show, the dynamic duo welcomed broadcaster Oli Constable who was presenting live in the coastal town of Bangor as he urged residents to stay indoors.

He told viewers:“This area is under the red weather warning and it has been since three o’clock this morning and there’s still a few hours left of it.

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"This is what it’s been like for these areas which have seen up to 90mph worth of winds hitting this area. We can feel the rain hitting the side of us as well and it feels at times like the side of your face is being hit with sandpapers, it’s that painful.

"The sun is just about to come up and we’re about to see some of the damage that has been caused around this area." The reporter went on to reassure fans that they are in a "safe place" despite the fact that they struggled to stand upright due to the harsh winds.

He insisted: "We need to make it really clear: we are in a safe place. We've picked this place because it is away from the water and it’s in an open area.

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"It's incredibly windy here. Do not travel unless you absolutely have to - that red weather warning is in place until 11 o'clock this morning."

Throwing the show back to Charlie, the 62-year-old told the star to stay safe before moving on to the next segment. It didn't take long before viewers flooded to X - formerly known as Twitter - to share their concerns for the reporter online.

One user penned: “Quick look at Oli, he nearly fell over. Wil someone ring Samira Ahmed #bbcbreakfast" as another echoed: "Oli, you're going to be on Newswatch next week mate #bbcbreakfast.!

A third fumed: "#BBCBreakfast How irresponsible are you? A red weather warning and you send a reporter to the area. The warning is to stay indoors, yet you and other media outlets are reporting from these areas. You are putting these people’s lives in danger.”

A fourth echoed: "Red weather warnings, threat to life, and once again @BBCNews, @SkyNews etc. Persist in sending their reporters to these locations [four eye-rolling emojis] #bbcbreakfast.”

BBC Breakfast airs every day on BBC One from 6am or catch up on BBC iPlayer.

BBC Breakfast fans brand show 'irresponsible' as host reports live during Storm Darragh

BBC Breakfast fans brand show 'irresponsible' as host reports live during Storm Darragh

BBC Breakfast fans brand show 'irresponsible' as host reports live during Storm Darragh

BBC Breakfast fans brand show 'irresponsible' as host reports live during Storm Darragh

BBC Breakfast fans brand show 'irresponsible' as host reports live during Storm Darragh