A popular BBC Breakfast presenter felt the need to say sorry this morning for a controversial segment on the programme. BBC Breakfast returned to its Sunday slot (August 18) with Luxmy Gopal and Roger Johnson presenting once more, ready to deliver news from every corner of the planet. One sizzling topic discussed local South Tyneside residents asserting their neighbourhood was being swarmed by rodents.
"Sorry if you're a bit squeamish about this because this one might make you squirm," Luxmy cautiously introduced the rodent report. During the piece, numerous locals shared their harrowing experiences, many attributing the infestation to increasing garbage piles. One resident's rat capture measured an astonishing 18 inches, reports the Express .
Yet after narrating the report, Luxmy halted the broadcast to urge viewers "not to judge" her. "Well sorry again if you're squeamish of rats, or have rat phobia," she commenced. The host confessed with a bashful air: "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.
" This incident follows the revelation by Naga Munchetty , another BBC Breakfast anchor, expressing how she felt "bereft" and voiced how much she would "miss" the Olympics now that they've concluded. In Saturday's episode (August 18), Naga, alongside Charlie Stayt , conversed with several Olympic medal-winners, including Bryony Page. Before speaking with Page, Naga and Charlie recognised the void they'd feel without th.