Ed Balls accidentally kicked Susanna Reid in the head during a Good Morning Britain segment on public transport etiquette, leaving the presenter with blurred vision for 20 minutes. The incident occurred as the show used mocked-up plane seats to debate whether passengers should put their feet up on seats.
Reid was sitting in front of Balls, who swung his feet onto her headrest, clipping her head. Reid gasped and clutched her head, while Balls immediately apologised and checked on her. Reid joked about whether she could continue the programme.
Balls later brought Reid flowers as a peace offering, according to reports. The segment was intended to spark debate, but instead sparked an unexpected moment of live television drama.
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