BBC Breakfast host Charlie Stayt took a playful jab at his colleague, teasing them for being “narcissistic” during a cringe-worthy moment on live television. On Thursday (May 9), the experienced 61-year-old presenter and his co-host Naga Munchetty engaged viewers with discussions on the day’s top stories.
The duo delved into important topics such as the alarming number of undiagnosed cases of hepatitis C and former Paralympian John McFall’s groundbreaking ambition to become the first astronaut with a disability. They also caught up with singer Gabrielle, celebrating her musical comeback and the release of her latest album.
Later on, Charlie and Naga handed over to the hosts of Morning Live, Gethin Jones and Michelle Ackerley, who previewed the content of their own show for the day. Their lineup included EastEnders actor Max Bowen opening up about coping with grief, the concerning trade of personal data to scammers, and new findings indicating a rise in narcissism.
Additionally, they hyped up the highly-anticipated return of Doctor Who, which is set to hit screens again this weekend. Gethin hinted that fans would discover which Doctor Who star had a childhood fear of Daleks, prompting Naga to admit: “Loads of people were scared of Daleks when they were children, it was the sensible thing to do.” The Welsh heartthrob jokingly responded, “I wasn’t of course, I was a brave child.”
It was at this moment that Charlie interjected with his cheeky comment. He chuckled and said, “Narcissism, Gethin. Narcissism in television presenters, I wonder maybe think about that, hey?”
Gethin seemed slightly taken aback by the remark, scratching his head as he squirmed in his seat. In response, he said, “Well, yeah, we can have a long discussion about it at half past nine this morning, Charlie.”
As the camera cut back to the studio, Naga gave Charlie a look of astonishment. She muttered under her breath, “It’s a terrible thing, a terrible thing,” before bursting into laughter. Still giggling, she added, “That wasn’t awkward at all,” before quickly handing over to weatherman Matt Taylor.
You can catch BBC Breakfast airing from 6am on BBC and BBC iPlayer.
