BBC Breakfast host Charlie Stayt has found himself at the centre of an online backlash after interviewing Health Secretary Matt Hancock during Thursday’s show.
Charlie, 58, was interviewing Hancock about the government’s ongoing response to the coronavirus crisis in light of the increased quarantining guidelines.
Appearing to take a leaf out of Piers Morgan’s book, Charlie took a more direct approach than usual with his guest.
Speaking via video link, the BBC star left little wiggle room for Hancock as he tried to get to the bottom of the latest rule change.
While his stern approach was praised by some – others hit out, accusing Charlie of going too far.
Charlie took a hard line with Matt Hancock on BBC Breakfast (Image: BBC)
Taking to Twitter, some fans accused Charlie of interrupting his guest.
One viewer wrote: “@BBCNews @BBCBreakfast interviewing Matt Hancock Charlie Stayt rudely interrupting, I want to hear the reply even if Mr Stayt doesn’t.”
Another added: “@BBCBreakfast honestly your presenter has no clue. Matt Hancock was clear and your presenter was being ridiculously ignorant.”
Meanwhile, a third savaged: “Charlie not listening once again… #BBCBreakfast #whowritestheirquestions.”
Matt Hancock faced some tough questions on BBC Breakfast (Image: BBC)
“@BBCBreakfast in my opinion the interview conducted by Charlie this morning with Matt Hancock crossed a boundary and was rude and disrespectful (sic),” a fourth hit out.
However, despite the backlash, many viewers did praise Charlie for not letting Matt get off lightly.
One supporter praised: “@BBCBreakfast Charlie Stayt making mincemeat of @MattHancock who has no credible answers.”
Charlie’s interview divided BBC viewers (Image: BBC)
A second gushed: “Charlie Stayt you tell him! Fab hard questioning this morning! Taking no BS from the Health Secretary.”
Meanwhile, a third wrote: “@MattHancock is performing the worst ever ministerial interview on @BBCBreakfast; is it me or does he appear to be making stuff up when he doesn’t know the actual answer? Rambling and bluffing for the entire thing.”
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