BBC Breakfast’sDan Walker was left red-faced after having to apologise to his co-host Nina Warhurst live on air after making a dig towards her weight.
On Tuesday’s programme, Dan presented a segment alongside Nina where reporter Ben Boulous discussed the latest Christmas Royal Mail updates.
Reporter Ben said: “Nina and Dan, I thought what better way than to wrap a little Christmas parcel from me to you. I had a look around my flat and I found a little box of chocolates and I’ve lovingly wrapped it.
“I say a box of chocolate its literally the box, the chocolates have been consumed already, but it’s Christmas it’s the thought that counts, right?”
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Nina then jokingly replied: “Absolutely, I will definitely be hot-footing it in the office on Christmas day in order to collect that empty box. Thank you, Ben.”
Dan then accidentally offended Nina and said: “It keeps the weight down as well knowing there’s not any chocolate in it.”
Shocked by his comment, Nina said: “What are you saying?”
Looking guilty, Dan panicked and said: “No, not your weight!”
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“Get out, get out while you can! It’s time now for the news, travel and the weather while I apologise profusely to Nina.”
Luckily, Nina laughed and brushed off the situation but still didn’t let Dan off the hook completely and added in a little jibe before the segment moved on, by telling him “it’s too late”.
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Reporter Ben was filming live from London and issuing viewers with the latest news from Royal Mail and informing BBC Breakfast fans about the last-minute delivery information.
He explained that Tuesday was in fact the last day people could send out any Christmas post in time for the big day via first-class.
However, for those who haven’t sorted all their gifts out yet, he did reveal that a select few retailers are still offering last-minute delivery slots such as Asos and John Lewis.
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