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BBC Breakfast star Jon Kay has revealed his "most terrifying moment" live on air.The news host shared with his co-star Sally Nugent on Monday's show (August 29) that he was really scared to go on University Challenge.The topic arose as the programme is celebrating its 60th year anniversary and Sally thought it would be funny to bring up Jon's stint on the show.READ MORE: BBC Breakfast’s Naga Munchetty ‘enjoys’ Bradley Walsh ‘waking up to her’ in cheeky quip Sally said: "Later on in the programme, we are celebrating a really important anniversary. A very famous quiz show, it's University Challenge of course."It's been around 60 years, it's had incredible guests on this programme – Jon Kay – the best brains in Britain, superstars, academics...""And people who happen to be near the studio and got involved in the Christmas special a couple of years ago," quipped Jon.He added: "It was the most terrifying thing I've ever done." Sally said: "You answered a question, though.

READ MORE: BBC Breakfast presenter Jon Kay branded 'boring' as he's compared to 'someone's brother'Revealing her new look to fans, Charlie couldn't help but laugh at Naga's antics as her expression was a picture of innocence."Don't explain!" he chuckled, as he quizzed her: "What's this?""This is Kim Bett," Naga explained. "Known as Lightning, of course, we've got Sharron Davies known as Amazon."Kim told Naga: "That looks awesome by the way, you look totally ready."She went on to explain that Naga's costume was the original from the show, telling the hosts: "That is the one I wore on Gauntlet on every filming.

BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty left her co-presenter Charlie Stayt red-faced as she gave him awkward advice live on air. The 47-year-old newsreader and journalist was covering the news that iconic gameshow Gladiators will be returning to telly 30 years since the first episode aired.

BBC Breakfast turned tense on Friday (August 26) as Naga Munchetty warned her co-host he needed "more oomph".Naga was presenting the show alongside regular host Charlie Stayt when the conversation turned to the revival of iconic game show Gladiators during a sneak peek of what was to come later in the episode.Attempting to do his best impression of a Gladiators commentator, Charlie began by telling viewers: "I'll try and do this justice..."READ MORE: BBC Breakfast presenter Jon Kay branded 'boring' as he's compared to 'someone's brother'Naga urged him: "Come on!" as Charlie began: "Contenders! Ready? Gladiators! Ready?"But his co-presenter was clearly unimpressed, as she simply said: "Needs more oomph, Charlie."Not to be deterred, Charlie forged ahead: "The TV show that drew in huge audiences on Saturday nights in the 1990s, it's making a comeback! We'll catch up with two of its stars."One fan on Twitter felt so awkward during the exchange that they took to social media to post: "Naga's got a cob on! #BBCBreakfast."However, another was clearly on Naga's side as they commented: "Oooo Charlie some effort might [have] helped lol! #BBCBreakfast."Earlier in the programme, Naga had been similarly unimpressed as Charlie recounted a story about two sets of twins who married each other and had baby boys at the same time.Explaining the concept of 'twin sons', Charlie said: "They're not twins, but they're called twin sons because their parents are both identical twins. What an extraordinary story."Naga questioned: "Do they look alike, the sons?"Charlie simply showed her a picture from a newspaper article, nudging her: "Well, you can see there.

BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchettty shut down Charlie Stayt in an 'awful' row with 'tumbleweed silence' today. The pair were back on the BBC Breakfast sofa for the start of their weekly Thursday to Saturday stint.

BBC Breakfast turned tense as presenter Naga Munchetty shut down her co-host Charlie Stayt during a row about GCSE results.The hosts were discussing results day on Thursday (August 25), when students across the country will be opening their brown envelopes after a return to exams post-pandemic.Following a live report from a high school, Charlie commented: "We'll be catching up with those students later to see how they got on. Very exciting day!"READ MORE: BBC Breakfast presenter Jon Kay branded 'boring' as he's compared to 'someone's brother'But Naga was quick to shut him down as she pulled a face, telling him: "You say it's exciting, I found it nerve-racking.

BBC Breakfast's Jon Kay was brutally told he has a 'boring face' - and his co-star even agreed. The 52-year-old journalist was discussing doppelgangers with co-host Tina Daheley on Wednesday's show when the comment was made.

BBC Breakfast viewers could practically feel the icicles forming in the air on Wednesday (August 24) as things turned frosty between Jon Kay and Tina Daheley.The pair were tasked with interviewing Countdown host Colin Murray, and had been given a selection of conundrums to solve throughout the morning programme – though they weren't having much luck.Jon branded himself "thick" as the hosts squinted at an anagram of 'newspaper' which had them both baffled.READ MORE:BBC Breakfast presenter Jon Kay branded 'boring' as he's compared to 'someone's brother'But when Colin arrived on the scene, Jon turned his attention to Tina.Tasked with an anagram of 'breakfast' this time, Colin had the answer within seconds, as Jon asked: "What?! We should have got that," as Tina begged: "Can we do another?"An incredulous Jon mimicked her: "Can we do another? There's no second chances on Countdown!"Colin informed them: "You scored zero, by the way, which only three Countdown contestants in 40 years have managed to do, so I'm going to put you on that list now."Things only turned more awkward as Colin invited the pair over to the Countdown studio "around the corner" from the Breakfast set, informing them: "I mean, we'd never have you as contestants."Tina insisted: "I'm actually struggling to see.

READ MORE:BBC Breakfast’s Carol Kirkwood says she’s a ‘broken woman’ in candid on-air confession"They have 3D printed wooden sheets that spring into different shapes when they dry out, after you've made them."Jon labelled the research a "dream", as Tina continued: "I'm not entirely sure how that works, but yeah apparently it puts itself together. A chair sort of assembles itself."Her co-presenter commented: "What?! Well, you get pop-up tents, but a pop-up bed or a wardrobe, I'm not quite so sure.

BBC Breakfast presenter Jon Kay has been told he has a "boring" face in a brutal swipe.The host made a candid admission while seated on the famous sofa alongside his co-host Tina Daheley on Wednesday (August 24), as the pair discussed new research into doppelgängers.While trawling through the newspaper headlines of the day, Jon told Tina: "This is freaky. There's a story in The Times this morning on doppelgängers.

BBC Breakfast's resident weather presenter Carol Kirkwood was forced to issue a stern warning to hosts Jon Kay and Tina Daheley on Tuesday's programme (August 23). With her weather segment well underway, Carol was once again talking scorching temperatures and dry weather - though admitted things could change very quickly.She explained that coming from a high temperature of 29 degrees Celsius in the south of England, "we could have some overnight showers just to start the day on Friday, which will clear quite quickly."READ MORE: BBC Breakfast's Tina Daheley caught using phone live on-air as Jon Kay left stunnedCarol went on to describe a "band of cloud" and "the odd shower", before we'll start seeing "brighter skies" and temperatures of up to 26 degrees.She then warned the hosts: "So, Jon and Tina, I wasn't kidding when I said it's very changeable!"This forced Jon to defend himself, quickly responding: "You never...

READ MORE:BBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood admits to 'throwing a tantrum' as Jon Kay in disbeliefBut his new album, Close To Home, hasn’t been a complete hit with fans after the star issued an apology after business giants Amazon painted over the black and white mural of the Joy Division frontman to promote his new music.Fans of the artwork on Port Street in the Northern Quarter noticed the name Aitch had been painted in white on a clean black wall last week.Now the star has reassured fans that he is working with the original graffiti artist, Akse – who first painted the portrait back in 2020 – to replace the artwork.In an interview with the BBC newsreaders he confessed that he had no idea about the removal of the artwork until he found out days later on Twitter.He told viewers: “I don’t pick and choose where I put my billboards or album promo I just wake up and drive past it or see it on the internet just like everyone else.“So basically I’ve seen it straight away, I made a phone call, we spoke to Amazon, we spoke to the artist and we just put a stop to mine straight away.“We’re gonna get it restored or redone of the original artist.

BBC Breakfast turned tense after Jon Kay joked that beloved weatherwoman Carol Kirkwood “throws a tantrum” behind the wheel.During Monday’s (August 22) visit to the BBC studio, the 52-year-old broadcaster and his co-host Tina Daheley welcomed viewers back onto the red sofa to discuss the latest headlines to hit the news this morning.One of the biggest stories on everyone’s lips was a recent study which informed parents up and down the country when they could typically expect their children to have a tantrum during a lengthy road trip.READ MORE:BBC Breakfast's Tina Daheley caught using phone live on-air as Jon Kay left stunnedBut it turns out road trip tantrums aren’t restricted just to younger members of the family, after the TV presenter reassured viewers that even some of the sweetest members of the team could crack under the pressure when behind the wheel.As the pair welcomed Carol onto the show, Tina confessed that she could never believe that the blonde beauty would ever have a temper tantrum on the road.She said: “Shall we hear from someone who I can’t imagine has ever thrown a tantrum in her life, Carol.”It was at this point that Jon turned a shocked face over to his colleague as he reassured her: “Oh, she has!” to which the 60-year-old explained: “Especially when I'm driving, Tina.”The poor meteorologist went on to share her biggest driving pet peeves as she confessed she can be a frustrated driver on the road.She said: “When they don’t indicate, I pull out in front of you, stay in the fast lane, oh my goodness.

BBC Breakfast presenter Tina Daheley was caught red-handed using her mobile phone live on-air by her co-star Jon Kay.In a baffling exchange, Tina - who is currently standing in for regular presenter Sally Nugent - whipped out her phone during a discussion about the Edinburgh Fringe festival's best jokes.Beginning the conversation, Jon told viewers: "We want to hear your jokes, your best gags, your one-liners, your puns. Let us know this morning - email us, message us on Twitter or use the BBC Breakfast hashtag.READ MORE: BBC Breakfast’s Sally Nugent replaced as fans congratulate new host on career move"Just make us laugh.

Former Pop Idol judge Pete Waterman appeared emotional as he appeared on TV to pay tribute to his friend Darius Campbell Danesh following the sad news of his death. The singer and theatre star's family confirmed on Tuesday (August 16) that he had died aged 41 last week.

Pop Idol singer Darius was found dead in his US apartment aged 41 on August 11.Former Pop Idol judge Pete appeared on BBC Breakfast on Wednesday (August 17), where he told viewers about how close he was with the late star and how he was still finding it hard to process the fact that he's gone.READ MORE: Darius Campbell Danesh's ex-wife shares sad tribute following Pop Idol star's death The legendary record producer's voice shook as BBC host Jon Kay pointed out: "I was watching you Pete as you and we all watched and listened to those clips of Darius performing, and you were just sort of shaking your head."Almost struggling to take in this news that he's no longer with us."Pete's voice trembled as he replied: "No... it was a phone call I never expected yesterday, to be honest, and I still am finding it difficult to come to terms with it."The decorated radio and club DJ went on to reveal that he had tea with Darius during lockdown, and that the Scottish singer had asked him to come over to the US to work with him.Pete went on: "Because I had tea with him just before lockdown and he wanted me to go to America and work with him and help him out in making the big bill.

BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent and Jon Kay were left giggling after they branded weather presenter Carol Kirkwood as the "most normal" member of the cast.Show regulars Jon and Sally passed over to their co-star Carol so that she could inform viewers about the current weather situation.The UK is experiencing a heatwave and a drought, so sudden rain and expected thunderstorms may bring flash flooding for some.READ MORE: BBC Breakfast's Nina Warhurst issues apology after sharing concern for 'struggling' co-hostAfter Carol gave her forecast, she passed back to John and Sally in the BBC studio.Jon breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Almost normal."He then clarified that he meant "the weather, not Carol," and Sally giggled.She responded with: "Carol's the most normal out of all of us!"Sally's cheeky comment comes as Carol has recently shared fears over leaving her job as a weather presenter for the early morning news show.Kirkwood has admitted that she is worried to face the axe due to concerns about her age and said that her exit may be within the next 10 years.The 60-year-old has been with the show since 2000 and with BBC News since 1998.Carol has revealed that she would like to be with the show way into the future, but reckons she won't be around the BBC studios at 70-years-old.In an interview with Western Mail, Carol opened up about her career woes.She said: "Hopefully it will be natural, but I also have to acknowledge I’m 60 and [I'm] unlikely to be at the BBC when I’m 70, I would have thought. It’s the natural course of events.

BBC Breakfast star Carol Kirkwood thinks she will be axed from the show before her 70th birthday.

BBC Breakfast fans have seen a whole host of different presenters in recent weeks, as permanent hosts Jon Kay and Sally Nugent took some time off to coincide with the summer holidays.Even Charlie Stayt has been absent from some programmes, with Ben Thompson standing in for him alongside Naga Munchetty.But presenter Victoria Fritz particularly caught fans’ attention as she branded herself the “luckiest woman alive” while standing in for Sally alongside Ben.READ MORE: BBC Breakfast Ben Thompson’s life - hunky boyfriend, shirtless snaps and ‘bullying’ rowWhat about the star’s life when the cameras aren’t rolling, though? From her waters breaking just after a live broadcast to her struggles giving birth to a premature baby, Daily Star takes a look.Victoria knew that, while pregnant, she’d need to be prepared with a job that took her all over the country.The star made notes of good hospitals in various UK cities as a worst case scenario - and found she needed them when her waters broke just after she discussed the business news of the day live on BBC Breakfast.She was hundreds of miles away from her home in London while at the Media City studios in Salford, and unable to contact her husband Dan.Sally Nugent was forced to step in for Victoria as she travelled to the nearby St Mary’s Hospital in Manchester, and she gave birth to her son William five weeks early.Speaking of the incident, Victoria admitted to MailOnline: “It feels surreal. Everything happened so quickly.

BBC Breakfast star Naga Munchetty has shared a sweet snap of her rarely-seen husband James Haggar as the two enjoy a glamorous day out on the golf course.The TV presenter, 47, revealed her "rubbish result" in the caption as showed fans a look at her competitive side.Taking to Twitter, she wrote: "Ok. This year's series is nearly a whitewash.READ MORE: BBC Breakfast's Jon Kay missing again alongside Sally Nugent as new host steps in"Must do better @FrilfordHeathGC.

BBC Breakfast (August 11).Naga Munchetty and her co-star had been busy discussing their favourite snippets from today's newspapers, with Charlie Stayt revealing a piece about "sneezing sponges" first.After listening to her co-host's spiel, Naga chimed in, holding up her own segment which she appeared to be really excited about - with Charlie seemingly less then enthusiastic.READ MORE: BBC Breakfast's Jon Kay missing again alongside Sally Nugent as new host steps in"Talking about things taking longer in water, how long can you hold your breath for?" demanded Naga.Looking puzzled, Charlie shot Naga a confused face and remained silent, with the Radio Five Live star adding: "Just try from now, okay."Checking that the presenter was in on the challenge, she asked: "Are you holding it?""No," responded Charlie, to which Naga moaned: "Ohhh come on, play the game."Standing his ground, the BBC presenter shot back at Naga, telling her again: "No, because it's dangerous and risky.""It's not dangerous," insisted Naga.Charlie refused: "It's very very dangerous, I'll look up the guidelines, there's some guidelines about this."Unimpressed, Naga fumed: "I imagine there will be," as she continued to speak about the news clip.Meanwhile, last week Naga sent Instagram fans into a frenzy as turned up the heat with a sweaty selfie.The TV star explained that she needed to clear her head and decided to run home from work in the hot weather.Inspiring others to get out and get some fresh air when needed, she captioned: "Perfect weather for running home from work."Head and mind cleared. Now for a second breakfast with mates, a snooze (alone) and then a film for the afternoon.