Fans of the BBC Breakfast show have expressed outrage over a recent segment featuring a 9-year-old boy performing a seagull impression. The segment, which aired on Wednesday, drew criticism on social media, with viewers accusing the show of hitting a new low.
One viewer tweeted: “#BBCBreakfast pouring cold water on the Government’s commitment to defence spending, to ensure the security of our nation whilst giving a young lad airtime to demonstrate his seagull impression. You’ve reached a new low!”
Another added: “Currently a segment on BBC Breakfast featuring a (white) kid who does a seagull impression. That’s literally it. There are tons of tik toks of supremely talented young people but this is what the BBC is treating us to.”
The segment quickly became a trending topic on Twitter, with many viewers threatening to switch off the show. The backlash highlights the growing dissatisfaction with the quality of BBC Breakfast, which has been criticized for its lack of hard-hitting news coverage and focus on trivial stories.
The BBC has not yet responded to the criticism. However, it is likely that the corporation will be forced to address the issue given the widespread outrage among viewers.
