BBC Breakfast fans issue same complaint as viewers fume ‘I’m going to be sick’

BBC Breakfast viewers were put off their breakfast during Wednesday’s live programme

BBC Breakfast fans issue same complaint as they fume 'I'm going to be sick'

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BBC Breakfast fans issue same complaint as they fume ‘I’m going to be sick’(Image: BBC)

Fans of BBC Breakfast all issued the same complaint as they tuned into latest episode of the morning programme.

During Wednesday’s (February 25) episode, hosts Sally Nugent and Jon Kay delivered the latest headlines from across the UK and around the world.

Meanwhile, Carol Kirkwood presented regular weather forecasts, while John Watson and Peter Ruddick handled the sports and business segments, respectively.

Later in the show, Sally and Jon spoke about food waste as the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs aims to introduce weekly collections in England from next month under new legislation.

“But according to new BBC data, a quarter of them are going to miss that deadline,” Sally explained.

The hosts discussed food waste on Wednesday

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The hosts discussed food waste on Wednesday morning(Image: BBC)

Jon added: “Wales and Northern Ireland already offer a weekly food waste collection service, Scotland doesn’t.”

Environment correspondent Jonah Fisher spoke about the news in a pre-recorded segment. The reporter soon issued a warning, as footage of food waste being ground up in a macerator was played out on screen.

“If you’re having your breakfast, you may want to look away,” he said.

Jonah went on to explain: “If the food waste had gone straight to landfill, it would have slowly released methane, which contributes to climate change.”

The waste was then fed into two digesters, where, in the absence of oxygen, bacteria break it down over a period of 30 days. This makes biogas, which feeds the engine, before being converted into electricity.

Viewers weren't impressed with the footage shown

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Viewers weren’t impressed with the footage that was aired(Image: BBC)

While collection rates continue to rise in Wales, Jonah revealed that recycling has “stagnated” at about 44% across the border in England, with only about half of councils currently picking up food waste every week.

He concluded: “England has a lot of catching up to do.”

After watching the segment, it didn’t take long for BBC viewers to share their frustration, with many complaining that the food waste footage was being shown too early in the morning.

“Wow I’m going to be sick in a minute,” one person wrote on X (formerly Twitter), with another adding: “Ew I can smell that.”

A third said: “Do they have to show that so early in the morning?” with another viewer echoing the sentiment: “That’s just [yuck].”