BBC Breakfast faced a viewer backlash on Monday as Nigel Farage appeared on the programme to discuss the upcoming General Election. The Reform UK leader, who was recently announced as the party's leader, faced tough questions from anchors Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty.
During the interview, Farage was pressed on the party's manifesto and costings. When Stayt pointed out that Reform UK had consulted independent economists and think-tanks, Farage pushed back, insisting his proposals were 'very, very different'. He promised to launch the party's contract on Monday, outlining 'bold and imaginative' plans.
However, many viewers were unimpressed with Farage's appearance. Social media saw a flurry of complaints, with some saying they had switched channels or muted the TV. One viewer wrote: 'Oh God, Farage on BBC Breakfast, I just can't. Had to change the channel.' Another added: 'That's @BBCBreakfast switched off the next 10 mins.'
Not all reactions were negative, however. Some supporters welcomed the interview, with one stating: 'Nigel Farage on #bbcbreakfast is making a lot of sense tbh.' Another said it was 'about time the BBC gave Nige some airtime'.
The interview comes as Farage stands as the Reform UK candidate for Clacton in the July 4 election, following the party overtaking the Conservatives in a recent poll.
