BBC Breakfast presenter gets taken out by guide dog in hilarious live TV blunder | indy100

Monday is notoriously the most testing day of the week, but one BBC presenter’s week is off to an especially wobbly start.

In a hilarious blunder on this morning’s BBC Breakfast, Carol Kirkwood had just delivered a weather report from Chelsea when the Labrador who was at the end of the leash she was holding took off, making the 59-year-old lose balance.

🛑 @carolkirkwood down! Flash the guide dog is running the show on #BBCBreakfast this morning 🐾… https://t.co/sj2YZ2OyXN
— BBC Breakfast (@BBC Breakfast) 1632118852

“I think Flash has just spotted a tree,” Sally Nugent remarked from the studio.

Next thing you know, the appropriately named guide dog — Flash — suddenly tugged on the lead, causing Kirkwood to fall forward.

Co-host Dan Walker said: “We’ve got a Kirkwood down!” before asking if she’s alright.

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“Yes, she’s a very strong girl Flash,” she laughed.

Kirkwood shared the BBC Breakfast tweet of the blunder, writing “Flash” along with laughing and heart eyes emojis.

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People took to social media to share their thoughts on the segment, with Twitter user Margaret Johnston saying it made her Monday morning more cheery.

@BBCBreakfast @carolkirkwood That was wonderful (sorry Carol). Really cheered us up on a Monday morning! X
— Margaret Johnston (@Margaret Johnston) 1632121188

@BBCBreakfast @carolkirkwood Dog gone Carol love it Made us laugh Enjoy your day to be seeing you 👍🥰🤣🤣☕☕🌻🌻
— bob (@bob) 1632120873

@BBCBreakfast @carolkirkwood Never work with children or animals. 😂 Nice one Carol and made me chuckle on a Monday morning.
— 77SPB (@77SPB) 1632119381

@BBCBreakfast @carolkirkwood I shouldn't laugh but @carolkirkwood that was hilarious 😂😂😂😂 woman down! But still smiling 😁 what a pro x
— Karen Milne (@Karen Milne) 1632126986

@BBCBreakfast @carolkirkwood Whatever the story, Carol has always got a smile on her face, brightens the dullest day 😃
— debs (@debs) 1632122281

@BBCBreakfast @carolkirkwood Cheered up Monday no end. Thank you x
— Yartsie123 (@Yartsie123) 1632127547

@carolkirkwood Oh no! Glad you were okay! Come back Flash though......😆😆 https://t.co/EzxMCd7dM2
— Jo Hopkins (@Jo Hopkins) 1632122188

It seems enthusiastic guide dog Flash was “guiding” Kirkwood towards the tree she wanted to visit, and in doing so managed to make the nation laugh.