BBC Breakfast in yet another hosting shake-up as second presenter is replaced this week – and fans aren’t happy
BBC Breakfast underwent another presentation change on Wednesday, as a second presenter was replaced, leaving fans of the programme furious after a week of disruption.
Presenter Sally Nugent, 52, was absent from the morning show, which she normally co-hosts with Jon Kay, 54, and was replaced by Nina Warhurst.
It comes a day after fans of the show were outraged when Ben Thompson replaced Jon on Tuesday.
BBC Breakfast forgot to mention why Sally was not on the show on Wednesday.
Despite the change, some viewers thought Nina did a great job when she covered the tragic stabbings in Southport on the news.
BBC Breakfast underwent another change of presentation on Wednesday as a second presenter was replaced, sparking anger among fans of the show (regular presenters Jon Kay and Sally Nugent).
Presenter Sally Nugent, 52, was absent from the morning show she normally co-hosts with Jon Kay, 54. Nina Warhurst (right) took over
One of them wrote on X: ‘Nina delivers tragic news with a consistent combination of compassion and professionalism. Her delivery is impeccable.’
This came after viewers of the show were also annoyed about another change in the show on Wednesday morning.
Viewers at home were dissatisfied because the presenters failed to acknowledge that local news and weather were missing from the show.
The programme’s broadcast was shortened this week due to the BBC’s focus on the Olympic Games.
Viewers wrote: ‘If #bbcbreakfast has decided to scrap all local news bulletins and local weather forecasts, how about including them on the show? @BBCBreakfast @jonkay01.’
‘Oi, oi, where’s the local news? Another casualty of the Olympics #bbcbreakfast.’,
‘#bbcbreakfast where is the local news and weather today?’,
‘Today’s BBC Breakfast, like a few breakfasts about the Games, was only going to be 45 minutes long on BBC1, so it was a costly exercise to have all the regions and countries present to produce just one bulletin.’
Despite the change, some viewers thought Nina did a great job when she spoke about the tragic stabbings in Southport as part of the main news
Viewers at home were also dissatisfied, as the presenters failed to acknowledge that local news and weather were missing from the show
This comes after the show was hit by a wave of complaints on social media from viewers on Tuesday after Ben and his co-host Sally (pictured above) spoke to Finance Minister Rachel Reeves.
Fans called the interview segment ‘disgraceful’ and disappointing, claiming Ben addressed the politician (pictured above in the show) in an ‘aggressive tone’
On Tuesday, fans of the show were furious over the latest changes to the presenters, with Ben replacing Jon, and his latest interview was widely criticised.
The show faced a wave of complaints from viewers on social media after Ben and his co-host Sally had a conversation with Finance Minister Rachel Reeves.
This came shortly after the programme underwent major changes on Monday morning, when it was pulled from BBC One halfway through its broadcast and moved to BBC Two to make room for coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
But the fact that the show was cut short and moved to a smaller channel wasn’t the only thing that had fans upset.
Fans called the interview segment “disgraceful and disappointing” as they said Ben used an “aggressive tone” during the interview with the politician.
The Chancellor was a guest on the current affairs programme to discuss, among other things, her decision to end winter fuel payments to millions of pensioners who do not receive a pension or other means-based benefits.
But just minutes into the broadcast, viewers took to X (formerly Twitter) to complain about Ben’s interviewing style, saying: ‘Very unfair tactics from Ben on #BBCBreakfast this morning. Disappointing.’
‘Ben’s not doing so well this morning #BBCBreakfast.’
‘I have NEVER heard BBC Breakfast’s BEN THOMSON question a Conservative government minister in such an aggressive tone #BBCBreakfast.’
‘That interview was a disgrace, you should be ashamed. Another biased attack.’
‘Wow! He really questioned her in that interview didn’t he? Same old Labour prick #BBC.’
‘Very unfair questions this morning.’
Still, not everyone disagreed with his interviewing technique and some fans praised the substitute presenter, writing:
‘He was absolutely brilliant this morning!’
‘#BBCBreakfast Ben has hit the nail on the head… go on strike and get what you want… everyone working in the factories for minimum wage, go on strike.’
BBC Breakfast airs throughout the week, normally between 6am and 9.30am.
However, the morning show’s normal air time is being adjusted slightly this week due to the Olympics, which some BBC viewers were unhappy about.
The changes in programming left early viewers shouting, “I’m going back to bed!” when they discovered there was no programming.
On Monday morning the show started at its usual time of 6am, but aired for an hour at 8am on BBC Two.
As with Tuesday’s episode, viewers will be able to watch the show for 45 minutes on Wednesday, before it airs on BBC Two until 9am.
Saturday’s morning show was rocked by angry fans who complained about the unexpected change.
The morning show’s regular time delay has been changed slightly to accommodate coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics
On Monday morning the show started at its usual time of 6am, but aired for an hour at 8am on BBC Two (pictured Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt)
Angry fans vented their frustration at X, with some threatening to boycott the show altogether.
Some comments read: ‘Olympics, I turned it off and went to bed #BBCBreakfast’,
‘@BBCNews you’ve shortened #bbcbreakfast! Can’t the Olympics wait until 9pm? Or put it on News24?’
‘#BBCBreakfast I might as well do my big grocery shopping at 8am.. #Olympics.’
Bargain Hunt and Homes Under the Hammer have also moved to BBC Two in the latest schedule change.