BBC Breakfast presenter Jon Kay was forced to cut short an interview during Monday's special edition of the show, broadcast live from Downing Street ahead of Andy Burnham becoming Prime Minister.
Unexpected Interruption
As Kay spoke with guests Emma Burnell and George Parker about the upcoming political change, a man sweeping the road behind them caught his attention. Kay interjected: "Guys, thank you very much indeed. I think we're going to have to stop you, otherwise we're going to get brushed away!"
The presenter added: "They've polished the front door already, buffed it up, and now they're getting rid of all the stains on the floor because the eyes of the world are going to be on Downing Street in the hours to come."
Studio Reaction
Back in the studio, co-host Sally Nugent responded: "He's behind you! Jon, thanks very much indeed. We'll talk to you again very soon. I wonder if sometimes people in Downing Street have placed a bet with someone or have phoned home and said, 'I'm about to be on the television, who knows!'"
Further Disruptions
Later in the programme, a cleaning machine began washing road markings while Kay was interviewing Henry Zeffman. Kay quipped: "Do you think we could get our shoes cleaned at the same time?"
Viewer Reactions
Viewers took to social media to comment on the bizarre interruptions. One person posted on X: "Street cleaner going OTT there me thinks.... #bbcbreakfast" Another wrote: "Not Larry, nooooooo! The street cleaner just woke him up poor thing..." A third queried: "Extended just to see what's happening when the speech isn't to 11 o'clock."
Schedule Changes
Kay also confirmed a change to BBC Breakfast's schedule, saying: "Breakfast on for a little bit longer today until 10 o'clock this morning, and at that point we will all find out what's going to happen. Clive Myrie will be here live from Downing Street for a BBC News special."
He encouraged viewers to "Watch around the world here on BBC News and in the UK on BBC One and iPlayer. That's all to come, they will guide us through those appointments and changes, a moment of history here in Downing Street."
