BBC Breakfast’s Sally Nugent found herself in an awkward situation during the latest episode, leading to her issuing an apology that left viewers squirming.
The 53-year-old presenter was back on screens on Monday morning (February 3), delivering the day’s top stories alongside co-host Jon Kay.
During the programme, Sally and Jon, 55, conducted a touching interview with former veterans Bob Marshall and Angie Reid, discussing their project of constructing a 30-foot replica Viking longboat set to sail.
The boat, which has been a several years-long project for Bob, Angie, and other servicemen and women, served as a therapeutic activity to enhance their mental health.
However, the live interview, conducted via video link, hit a snag when communication issues arose, causing the guests and hosts to talk over each other. This resulted in Sally unintentionally interrupting Bob while trying to ask Angie a question.
Recognising her error, Sally apologised: “I’m so sorry for interrupting you, Bob!” Unfortunately, Bob didn’t hear Sally’s apology and continued speaking, leading to an awkward silence that disrupted the flow of the interview.
Viewers at home quickly noticed the uncomfortable moment and took to social media site X to share their thoughts.
One viewer commented: “This interview is a bit excruciating,” reports the Express.
One viewer picked up on Bob’s displeasure, commenting: “Bob not keen on being interrupted.”
Another added with a hint of sarcasm: “This item is going well.” An unimpressed fan remarked: “I thought last week’s ‘sticks’ interview was s***. This is next level.”
Despite the rocky start, Bob did manage to share his thoughts later in the interview. He highlighted the need for support to sustain their project, saying: “We are just looking after those who want to join us, we can’t do everything, we’re massively underfunded.
“There is some support out there, the general public are pretty much in favour of our veterans but getting funding to do projects like this, its not so easy!”
BBC Breakfast airs Mondays-Sundays from 6am on BBC One.