BBC Breakfast presenter Charlie Stayt was forced to intervene when Trade Minister Chris Bryant went on an unexpected tangent about Brussels sprouts during a live interview on Friday (December 19).
The minister originally joined the show to discuss the government's Employment Rights Bill, but as the segment drew to a close, Stayt asked: 'Just a yes or no, Brussels sprouts with your Christmas dinner?' Bryant responded with a lengthy tale about being the only one in his family who likes them, and trying to force one on his mother-in-law.
As the chat continued, Stayt quipped: 'You have to stop talking about Brussels sprouts, you really do.' Undeterred, Bryant then pivoted to sharing his expertise on perfecting pigs in blankets. 'Can we please cut the minister off?' Stayt chuckled, while co-host Naga Munchetty burst into giggles.
Bryant protested: 'You started it! It's not my fault!' Stayt replied: 'Yeah, but I asked for a yes or no, and you just gave me that.' The minister then began discussing the importance of getting pigs in blankets perfect for Christmas dinner before the segment concluded.
Munchetty laughed: 'That was one of the best answers from ministers we've had.'
