Huw Edwards found himself issuing an apology on BBC News early on Thursday morning (May 6) but he needn't have worried as fans dubbed him a 'legend' after he was caught out during the election breakfast broadcast.
The veteran broadcaster was on screens early this morning as results from yesterday's (May 5) local elections began to trickle in.
But amid all the political goings-on, Huw was forced to pause his broadcast to inform viewers of some 'breaking news'. "I'm going to admit to you that I’ve just had a little bit of croissant and I’m just finishing it," the 60-year-old said, wiping his mouth as the cameras returned to the studio ready for him to continue on with his broadcast. READ MORE: David Walliams divides viewers as he's outshone on The One Show by adorable guest "I’m ashamed to say that but there you go," he added before squinting past the cameras and saying: "It’s 20 to six in the morning…" and carrying on as if nothing had happened at all.
But viewers, of course, were hitting social media to share their amusement and reassure Huw that no apology was needed. Tweeting a clip of the moment, TV critic and broadcaster Scott Bryan tweeted: "BREAKING: @thehuwedwards has just eaten a little bit of a croissant." In response, @darrenbjohn said: "Dear @thehuwedwards, Don't be ashamed.
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