Vernon Kay in frosty exchange with BBC Breakfast star Naga Munchetty over 'unprofessionalism'

Vernon Kay was embroiled in a frosty exchange with BBC Breakfast star Naga Munchetty over 'unprofessionalism' on Friday's show. BBC Breakfast star Naga welcomed BBC Radio 2 star Vernon onto the show, which she presented alongside Charlie Stayt on Friday (November 15).

Vernon, 50, was being interviewed alongside Mel Giedroyc, 56, ahead of their Children In Need hosting gig on Friday. During the interview, Vernon left Naga feeling awkward with a cheeky swipe about "unprofessional" presenters.

He said: "My opinion is it’s live television and when people say 'sorry it’s gone wrong, but it’s live television,' I don’t think there’s an excuse when it’s live television." Naga looked shocked at his comment as she turned to the camera and said: "Well that's us told!"

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Vernon said: "No but this isn't an entertainment show, it's a news show so you come in and you've got to deliver the news and facts on point, so I doubt you rehearse all your items." Kay and Rochelle Humes will be joining this year’s line up alongside Ade Adepitan MBE, Mel Giedroyc, Chris Ramsey and Lenny Rush.

The six will be live on BBC One and iPlayer from MediaCityUK, Salford, at 7pm on Friday 15 November 2024 to take viewers through a sparkling evening of fun and fundraising. Vernon said when he landed the gig earlier this year: “I’m truly honoured to be a presenter for BBC Children in Need this year, supporting such an incredible cause. Last year's knee-ruining run from Leicester to Bolton was brutal, one of the toughest things I’ve ever done, so I’m thrilled to be joining you from the comfort of MediaCity this time!

"Children in Need is such a special charity, changing lives in the most amazing ways, and I couldn’t be prouder to be part of this year’s big night!”.