BBC Breakfast slapped with complaints as angry viewers fume 'How much is this costing the licence payers?'

BBC Breakfast presenter Jon Kay was absent from the studio on Monday with colleagues Sally Nugent and Ben Thompson forced to host the show without him

BBC Breakfast viewers were left unimpressed on Monday when Jon Kay was absent from the studio and instead reported from the US on the latest election developments. At the outset of the programme, Sally Nugent and Ben Thompson welcomed audiences before handing it over to Jon via video link. 'Good morning, and welcome to Breakfast with Ben Thompson and Sally Nugent,' Sally initiated the show. As they wrapped up introductions, Ben then highlighted Monday's top news stories.

One disgruntled fan took to X, exasperatedly posting: 'We need sofa presenter Jon Kay in Washington because...' . Echoing the sentiment, another added: '@BBCBreakfast and @jonkay01 What is the point of having Jon Kay in USA, sure you could have used one of your many current US correspondents who probably have more insight and obviously cost far less.' Another chimed in: 'So you are sending a reporter at great expense when you probably already have one over there.

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