BBC Breakfast presenter Jon Kay was left red-faced after accidentally calling Ralph Macchio 'Ray' live on air. The blunder occurred during Monday's episode as the hosts discussed the upcoming UK tour of The Karate Kid musical.
Kay and co-host Sarah Campbell were introducing a pre-recorded segment featuring entertainment correspondent Colin Paterson, who had spoken to original Karate Kid star Ralph Macchio. After the clip, Campbell remarked on the 1984 film, and Kay mistakenly said: "And Ray hasn't changed."
Campbell quickly corrected him, saying: "It's Ralph." An embarrassed Kay replied: "Ralph. Sorry Ray.. Ralph." Campbell laughed and referenced the film's famous line: "It looks really good, all that waxing on and waxing off."
Kay swiftly moved on, announcing the news, travel, and weather. The Karate Kid musical, which premiered in St. Louis in 2022, features newcomer Gina Uccello in the lead role and is set to tour the UK.
