BBC Breakfast viewers cringe over ‘car crash’ interview with Geri Horner as Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty probe her with ‘awkward’ questions
BBC Breakfast viewers admitted they cringed over a ‘car crash’ interview with guest Geri Horner on Thursday morning’s episode of the show.
Fans of the star criticized presenters Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty for their ‘awkward’ questions when the Spice Girl appeared to discuss her new book.
Naga asked Geri if she had “researched” them before the interview, while Charlie accused her of pointing fingers a lot during the chat.
During the conversation, Naga said, “You know what, you are very interesting as an interviewee. You came in to make sure you researched us too, didn’t you?’
Geri insisted this was the “polite thing to do,” before Charlie intervened, saying: “Also, you’re pointing fingers quite a lot, to be honest.”
Uncomfortable! BBC Breakfast viewers admitted they cringed over a ‘car crash’ interview with guest Geri Horner, Thursday morning’s episode of the show
Incisive: Fans of the star slammed presenters Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty for their ‘awkward’ questions as the Spice Girl appeared to discuss her new book
Shocked, she replied, “Is that rude?! I’m so sorry, Charlie.’
Naga then said bluntly, “You don’t like being interviewed?”
However, Geri insisted she “didn’t mind” being interviewed as she enjoys the communication.
In another awkward moment, Geri talked about how she does the writing for her novel in a shed in her garden because it helps her concentrate.
However, Charlie said skeptically, “I bet it’s not a shed, right? When you say barn, I think of a warehouse or a luxury room.’
Geri replied: ‘I hear cynicism, no, it’s a shed in the garden.’
Viewers took to Twitter to react to the cringe-inducing altercation, accusing the presenters of having ‘antagonistic undertones’.
One person said: ‘Why is this interview with Geri on BBC Breakfast so awkward? Geri is a delight, but both interviewers seem to have a slightly antagonistic undertone, it’s so weird!’
Quizzes: Naga asked Geri if she had ‘researched’ them before the interview, while Charlie often accused her of ‘finger pointing’ during the chat
Response: However, Geri insisted that she “didn’t mind” being interviewed because she enjoys the communication
Reaction: Viewers took to Twitter to respond to the cringe exchange, accusing the hosts of having ‘antagonistic undertones’
Another opinion was from Charlie’s side, saying: ‘@BBCBreakfast what’s going on with Geri and Charlie? So condescending and arrogant towards him.’
A third commented: ‘Disappointing to hear that Geri is asked more about her husband than her writing. Very naughty Charlie!’
Another added: ‘It would have been great to hear Geri talk without being constantly interrupted and condescended to.’
Another person wrote: ‘I cringed watching the interview.’
Another said: ‘Another car crash interview with Munchetti and Stayt…’
Others noticed that Geri “didn’t look like she was enjoying the interview at all.”
On the way home: Geri was later seen leaving the studio in her signature white uniform
Stylish: she wore a loose, cream-colored cable sweater with white jeans
Stepping out: She styled the look with a pair of platform shoes and a cream bag