BBC Breakfast presenter Jon Kay found himself in hot water after making an embarrassing on-air blunder regarding Easter Sunday data. The incident occurred during a live segment, where Kay incorrectly stated that Easter Sunday had fallen on the wrong date.
The presenter quickly corrected himself after realising the mistake, but not before sparking confusion among viewers. The gaffe led to a flurry of reactions on social media, with many questioning the accuracy of the BBC's fact-checking process.
Viewers React to the Blunder
Audiences took to platforms like Twitter to express their disbelief at the error. One user wrote, 'How does the BBC get something as basic as Easter dates wrong?', while another joked about the need for a 'calendar consultant' on the show.
BBC's Swift Response
The broadcaster moved quickly to address the mistake, with Kay issuing an on-air correction minutes later. A BBC spokesperson later confirmed that the error was due to 'a momentary lapse in concentration' rather than any systemic issue with their research team.
This incident comes at a sensitive time for the BBC, which has faced increased scrutiny over its editorial standards in recent months. The corporation has emphasised its commitment to accuracy in all its reporting.
