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Viewers branded BBC Breakfast presenter Charlie Stayt's interview with Rita Ora as “flirty” and “excruciating” as she appeared on the show to promote her new music.The singer, 32, appeared on the news chat show on Saturday morning (15 July), where she opened up about her new album and relationship with husband Taika Waititi. However, just before the began talking about her music, Rita and host Charlie had an awkward moment of banter, which some fans called "excruciating" online.

BBC Breakfast presenter Nina Warhurst has welcomed her third bundle of joy - a beautiful baby girl.The 42-year-old, who married Ed Fraser in 2014, is already mum to sons Digby, seven, and Michael, five, only recently went on maternity leave but co-stars Sally Nugent and Jon Kay revealed that the baby has arrived already. Sharing the excitement announcement on an instalment on the morning programme, BBC presenter Sally told the audience: "She has welcomed a very healthy, beautiful baby girl." While John said, "and there she is" as they showed an adorable picture of the newborn on screen to viewers.

Elton John reportedly opted to make an early dash after his headline performance at Glastonbury over the weekend.The 76 year old belted out a range of his most iconic songs, including Rocket Man, on the Pyramid stage this Sunday, but didn't stick around for long. "He [Elton] hit the last note of Rocket Man, jumped in a golf cart with a giant E on it, drove down where an automobile was waiting for him and was whisked to the red gate where there was a helicopter," said Entertainment Correspondent Colin Paterson on BBC Breakfast. He went on to explain that people had tracked Elton's helicopter, which took just over 30 minutes to get the pop legend from Somerset to his home in Windsor.

Kate Silverton can’t quite believe that her little girl is already preparing for her move to senior school. Flash back to almost 12 years ago, and the former BBC News presenter was unsure whether she and ex-Royal Marine husband Mike Heron would ever be able to conceive a child naturally.The couple endured a gruelling IVF experience, which included several unsuccessful rounds of treatment, and which Kate has since admitted was often made harder by her high-pressure job.

Comedian Jack Whitehall has said that he does not want to turn into his father when he becomes a dad.The Bad Education star, 34, is expecting his first child with girlfriend Roxy Horner, after he announced the news on social media. During an appearance on BBC Breakfast, Whitehall was asked whether the news had enabled him to reflect on his relationship with his father, to which he responded: "I just don’t want to turn into him." The comedian is known for starring alongside his father, Michael Whitehall, 83, in the Netflix show Jack Whitehall: Travels With My Father, which sees the duo travel around the world together.

A pregnant BBC Breakfast reporter has thanked viewers for messages of support after being heckled off-air by a passer-by during this morning's show. Nina Warhurst, who was filming a live report in Salford Quays to cover the rise in ice cream prices, was forced to hand the segment over to a colleague after a man walked into shot and began loudly ranting about the BBC on-camera.The pregnant journalist began the segment this morning by speaking about food inflation being up to 17.3 per cent, before saying: "Excuse us for one moment," as a heckler walked into shot. As the unknown man began shouting about the BBC, the license fee and what it's done for "the people of this country", Nina tried to walk away from him before telling hosts Sally Nugent and Jon Kay: "What we're going to do is go to our colleague Elen Davies.

Naga Munchetty has revealed that she suffers from adenomyosis, a debilitating womb condition that causes the lining of the womb to bury into the muscular wall of the womb.The BBC Breakfast presenter, 48, opened up about this condition on her BBC Radio 5 Live show, as she said: “Right now, as I sit here talking to you, I am in pain, constant, nagging pain in my uterus, around my pelvis. “Sometimes it runs down my thighs and I will have some level of pain for the entire show and for the rest of the day until I go to sleep. “Every so often the pain changes.

BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent returned to the famed red sofa this morning following her reported split from her husband. Fans of the long-running show were delighted to see Sally, 51, back on their screens this morning (May 15), with the newsreader, from Wirral in Merseyside, said to be "devastated" after reports she and her husband, businessman Gavin Hawthorn, 52, have amicably decided to part ways. The couple "tried to tough it out for a while" but have since separated after 13 years together, it is reported.

BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent has reportedly split from her husband Gavin Hawthorn of 13 years after they “tried to tough it out”. Sally, 52 and husband Gavin, 52, who share a son together, have reportedly decided to “amicably” end their marriage.

Former newsreader Kate Silverton has wowed fans after revealing an unexpected hair transformation on social media today.The ex-BBC Weekend News journalist and broadcaster appeared almost unrecognisable in the new snaps she shared with her 66,600 online followers on Instagram.The 52-year-old mother-of-two - who last year famously swapped news reading for child therapy, later releasing her own books - was recognisable on television screens for her signature brunette choppy pixie cut, which every so often she had highlighted with gold. In new photos however, the former television star showed off, not only a never-before-seen shade, but also a floppier, more bohemian style of cut.

The BBC suffered a hilarious blunder on Tuesday night as a Eurovision fan was mistaken for Finland's singer. Viewers cringed as the confused reporter mistook a Eurovision fan for Finland’s competition entrant Käärijä, during an interview as they were named as the country's act.The first Eurovision semi-final kicked off on Tuesday May 9, with Käärijä among the 10 acts that will go to the grand final on Saturday. BBC North West Tonight aired interviews with fans that went to the semi-final, with many of they saying they thing Finland could be the country to take this year's crown.

Eurovision mania is in full swing as the official start of Eurovision week kicks off. Last year's winner, Ukraine, unfortunately couldn't handle the hosting duties due to the ongoing war. However, the United Kingdom stepped up to the plate and will host the contest in Liverpool Arena this week, which can hold up to 11,000 Eurovision-crazy fans.The home of The Beatles is pulling out all the stops to give the event a Ukrainian flair in their honour.

BBC News presenter, Lukwesa Burak, suffered an awkward TV moment as she unexpectedly appeared on screen earlier than she had hoped. The news anchor had introduced a segment during a broadcast on Thursday, 4 May, with a video clip, saying: "Around the world and across the UK, this is BBC News," before video played and she couldn't be seen. But appearing to cut back to the studio prematurely, she could be seen letting out a stretch and exclaiming "OK", under the impression that she wasn't yet on screen.

Countdown’s Rachel Riley, who has been the show’s maths genius for 14 years, was left red faced in the latest episode when she was unable to solve the mathematical problem.The contestants on Wednesday's episode were challenged to use the numbers selected to create the final number of 477, which none of the contestants were able to do. Where Rachel, 37, would normally impress viewers and reveal how to reach the exact number in no time, on this occasion she was unable to do so and told the show's host, Colin Murray, “You will have to come back to me Colin." Viewers quickly picked up on Rachel's blunder with fans claiming the sum was “obvious”.

John Watson has sparked concern after sharing a picture from his hospital bed after sustaining an injury.The BBC Breakfast star told fans on Thursday, 27 April, that he’s torn his meniscus (soft cartilage found on both sides of a person’s knee) as he shared a snap of his left knee all bandaged up. “Less of a dash more of a hop to the studio come Monday…” he wrote next to the photo posted on Twitter. Fans were quick to question what he’d done and wished the sports presenter a speedy recovery.

Huw Edwards has shared a defiant response on social media after his BBC bosses offered him redundancy. The newsreader took a swipe at "the papers" with his response and described the offer as nothing more than a "standard HR exercise". He tweeted a photo of himself and his mother, both drinking bubbly, and captioned the snap: "Reality check, A standard exercise by @BBCNews (one of many over the years) is just that.

The husband of Dame Deborah James said she died in “one of the best ways you could have hoped to die with this terrible disease”, in his first broadcast interview since her tragic passing.  Dame Deborah, known by her social media handle Bowelbabe and as the presenter of the You, Me And The Big C podcast, died last June at the age of 40 after being diagnosed with bowel cancer five years previously. In a pre-recorded interview shared on BBC Breakfast, her husband Sebastien Bowen spoke of her death publicly for the first time.  He said: “I think she died in probably one of the best ways that you could have hoped to die with this terrible disease.

Pregnant BBC Breakfast star Nina Warhurst had a perfect response to a troll who went out of their way to make a nasty comment about her appearance. Nina, 42, who is currently pregnant with her third child, took to Twitter to share the person’s uncalled remark in what appears to have been emailed directly to her. The hurtful message read: “Please do something with your hair.

Dan Walker has opened up on his horror bike crash, saying he's grateful he was “okay” but noting how medics were concerned about him. The Channel 5 news presenter addressed his injuries during an appearance on ITV's lunchtime show Loose Women on Tuesday. The 46-year-old former BBC Breakfast presenter was left "out cold for about 20 minutes" after he was involved in a collision with a car as he travelled to a Sheffield train station back in February.

Naga Munchetty always entertains fans when she's presenting BBC Breakfast, and her sporty selfies always win the approval of her followers.On Friday, the presenter shared a photo after a fitness session, admitting that she "didn't want to" do her routine in the first place, but had powered through nonetheless. Naga looked absolutely stunning in her slinky black gym top, alongside a pair of earpods, so that she could listen to her tunes while out running.WATCH: Naga Munchetty shares inspirational postIn her caption, she shared "Didn't want to.

BBC Breakfast Presenter Nina Warhurst has just announced that she’s pregnant with her third child.The 42 year old news presenter Nina is set to give birth in summer 2023 and already shares two sons, six year old Digby and four year old Michael, with her caterer husband Ted Warhurst.The family of four live in a gorgeous newly-renovated home in Manchester, close to the BBC studios in Salford where Nina broadcasts from each morning.They had previously been living in a flat and then with Nina’s mum as they readied their home, but it’s all been fixed up just in time for their third baby’s arrival. Nina regularly shared updates from the renovation, which she recruited interior designer and renovation expert Sian Astley to help with.

Dan Walker has said he felt “safe and secure” after getting back on his bike following a serious crash last month.The 46-year-old former BBC Breakfast presenter previously revealed he had been knocked off his bike by a car by sharing a series shocking of images of his bloodied and bruised face on social media in February. Dan, who left the BBC to join 5 News on Channel 5 News last year, shared an image of himself riding his bike in London on Monday and wrote: “Got back on the bike for first time today and felt safe and secure.

BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt may have early starts most days, but that doesn't mean they can't let their hair down after finishing.The duo were spotted indulging in some pints in Manchester City Centre on Friday afternoon, where they looked worlds-away from their on-screen personas. Keeping warm in the rather chilly temperatures, Naga, 48, donned a black North Face jacket, which she wore over a black turtleneck jumper.

BBC Breakfast journalist Nina Warhurst has announced she is pregnant with her third child, but has explained her pregnancy journey has been a struggle with months of "vomiting and migraines". The 42 year old presenter revealed her exciting news on Instagram by sharing a snap of herself wearing a black dress and bright pink heels as she cradled her bump in the BBC Breakfast studio. Exchanging her best wishes to her followers for Mother's Day, mum-of-two Nina wrote: "Happy Mother’s Day to all of those who are any part of this endless handover of love, values, genes, chaos and perpetually crumb-infested kitchens.

Gogglebox star Sandra Martin stole the show as she showed off a striking new look as she spoke about the tenth anniversary of the programme. Appearing on Saturday's BBC Breakfast, Sandra, 61, sat alongside best mate Sandi Bogle, 57, to speak about how they first got onto the hit Channel 4 show and how it was able to surprise everyone and become one of the top shows on TV. Sandra was a Gogglebox favourite, taking part in the show from its start in 2013 up to 2017, while Sandi called time on her stint on the show a year earlier.

BBC Breakfast host Nina Warhurst has recalled a memorable story - something which involved her work and one of her sons.Taking to her Instagram Stories this week, the journalist shared a throwback photo from five years ago from the time she accidentally drove to work with her son in tow."Facebook reminding me it's five years since I pulled up to the work car park and realised I'd forgotten to drop the kid at nursery," she wrote. Nina shared this funny post with fans this weekNina, 42, is a doting mum to her two boys, Digby, six, and Michael, four, whom she shares with her husband Ted.The journalist, who has become a familiar face to many thanks to her role on BBC Breakfast, is often praised by fans for her very relatable posts sharing the ups and downs of parenting.Back in September, Nina shared a snap of her and her husband grinning from ear to ear while enjoying a night out on the town for a friend's birthday.

While Dan Walker is a familiar face on people’s TV screens up and down the country thanks to his role presenting the news on Channel 5, the TV personality tends to keep his home life underwraps. However, over on Instagram, Dan has 277,000 followers and often gives fans a glimpse inside of his life off camera including of recent hotel stays or walks with his adorable dog Winnie. Most recently, Dan shocked fans after sharing a terrifying health update that left him “glad to be alive” and thankful for the help of the NHS after getting hit by a car while riding his bike.

BBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood looked unrecognisable in glam new snaps from the eighties that were unearthed for the show.The show on 13 February, presented by Sally Nugent and Ben Thompson, featured a segment on the 1980's, as the presenters asked viewers to send in their photographs from the iconic decade, whist also showing off snaps of the BBC Breakfast team from the era. Sally, 51, said: "This morning on Breakfast we want to see your 80s pictures and hear your 1980s stories because we've got some of our own haven't we Ben?" As numerous pictures were shown on screen, the presenters asked the viewers if they could guess who they were of.

George Alagiah is stepping back from his presenting work on BBC News after scans showed his cancer has spread. The 66-year-old was first diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in 2014 and took a break from his TV work in October last year as he struggled with the disease. He returned to his presenting duties on BBC News at Six in April - but now his agent has confirmed he will once again have to take a step back.

Tyler West had to jet to and from Mauritius in just a day so he could attend his brother’s wedding and make it back in time for Strictly Come Dancing. Radio host Tyler is partnered up with Strictly favourite Dianne Buswell and appeared to take both his dancing and best man duties very seriously. "I think I’ve put my body through the paces and then I thought, Lewis, my brother, I’m the best man for his wedding, so I’m flying to Mauritius for, I think, about nine hours,” he told BBC Breakfast yesterday morning, Friday 7 October.