The wholesome moment a BBC news presenter is interrupted by an “unexpected guest” while live on air is going viral online.
It’s just that the “unexpected guest” is a cat, who absolutely steals the show.
Seasoned journalist and presenter Dave Guest – who has been a well-known face to viewers of BBC North West Tonight and BBC Breakfast since 2006 – was just going about his business carrying out what seemed like a completely average TV correspondant segment, and was reporting live to the studio from an alleyway in Manchester, when he made a new feline friend.
Dave was live on BBC Breakfast yesterday morning, and was explaining to the hosts about how neglected and unloved alleyways can be transformed into “ginnel gardens” for the whole community to use and benefit from.
Many residents across Greater Manchester have been becoming familiar with the growing trend of ginnel transformations in recent years.
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BBC presenter Dave Guest and his new feline friend / Credit: BBC
Dave was making his way down one newly-transformed ginnel and decided to take a pew on a wooden bench to deliver a few lines from his script – and it was at this moment the cat saw its chance for 15-seconds of fame and seized the moment.
TV cameras showed the cat jumping up onto the bench to greet Dave, and viewers were all in agreement that it was a pretty wholesome moment.
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“Hello, I’ve got an unexpected guest,” Dave said as he petted his new four-legged friend.
BBC Breakfast viewers were quick to take to social media to share their reactions to the brilliant moment of live TV, with many praising the cat for being right on cue and loving the fact the feline looked straight down the camera lens like a true professional.
Dubbing Dave a “cat whisperer”, fellow BBC reporter Luxmy Gopal took to X, formerly known as Twitter, after the broadcast aired to share a clip of the moment and write: “Appears right on cue and on his mark.
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“Give this cat a job at BBC Breakfast – he’s a natural on live TV.”
Another viewer jokingly added in response: “Lots of potential. Timing superb. An all round well balanced individual.”
A third wrote: “An unexpected guest but a beautiful one none the less”, while another admitted that they were going to “start a petition for more cats on TV.”
Another viewer chipped in with their thoughts that BBC Breakfast should have “a resident studio cat” as it’ll “soon sort out those “difficult” interviewees”.
“A star is born,” another viewer concluded.
Watch the wholesome moment Dave is joined by the cat live on air.
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Tens of thousands queue for exclusive new Selfridges Jellycat toy
Daisy Jackson
Selfridges has today unveiled a brand-new, exclusive Jellycat toy – and it’s proving so popular an online queue has had to be put in place.
At the time of writing, a whopping 28,000 people are currently in a virtual queue to purchase the adorable new Jellycat character, with a wait time of more than an hour.
Today, Selfridges debuted a world-exclusive toy for the department store – a plushie version of its iconic yellow bag.
The Jellycat Amuseables toy comes in a soft yellow fabric, with the signature Jellycat smile, plus corded handles and legs.
And it does function as a miniature bag too, perfect for storing other pieces from your collection.
It’s been launched to celebrate a milestone 25 years of partnership between the two brands.
The Jellycat Amuseables Selfridges Bag. Credit: The Manc GroupThe Jellycat Amuseables Selfridges Bag. Credit: The Manc Group
The Selfridges x Jellycat exclusive retails at £48 – and its price has done absolutely nothing to deter people from shopping.
As well as being stocked online, the Selfridges bag soft toy is available in store in Exchange Square and at the Trafford Centre in Manchester, as well as in Birmingham and London.
Judd Crane, Selfridges Executive Director, Buying and Brand, said: “We are very proud to be part of Jellycat’s incredible story, as one of the brand’s first stockists, launching at Selfridges in 2000,” reports The Industry.Fashion.
The current queue on the Selfridges website for the Jellycat exclusive
“We have watched the Jellycat brand, and family, evolve as its loyal and inclusive community of fans and collectors continues to grow and grow. Twenty five years later, Jellycat is a firm favourite with our customers, who come to us for characters and experiences which make their day brighter.
“The Selfridges yellow bag is perhaps the most recognisable part of our brand personality, and we are excited be able to share it with Jellycat!”
You can pick up the Jellycat Amuseables Selfridges Bag in-store and online from today.
To celebrate 25 years of @Jellycat and @Selfridges, there’s a brand new character on the shelf and she’s beautiful 🥹💛 📍 Available now at both Selfridges Exchange Square and Trafford Centre #manchester#selfridges#jellycat#jellycatcollection#manc
There’s a FREE Children in Need event coming to MediaCityUK
Thomas Melia
An all-new and completely free to enjoy Children in Need event is making its way to MediaCityUK later this November, and it’s bringing along some iconic brands.
Everyone’s favourite yellow bear is returning to Manchester to take over MediaCityUK and rename it Pudsey’s Piazza for one night only.
Pudsey Bear is heading down to MediaCityUK and he’s bringing all the best activities, games, famous food, live music and more for four hours of FREE family-oriented fun.
You can expect to see Pudsey and the team alongside a whole host of celebrities, brand partners and lots of friends when Children in Need hosts its celebration later this November.
Some of the brands which have been announced include staple high street bakery Greggs, a collaboration between McDonald’s and its sports counterpart, Fun Football UK.
DJ AG is just one of the special guests preparing to take over MediaCityUK this November for Children in Need (Credit: Supplied)
Also joining the bill is viral TikTok potato-loving duo Spud Bros, who will be serving up their famed jacket potatoes with an array of fillings to choose from inside their recognisable big red van.
Greggs will be bringing a huge double-decker bus to Pudsey’s Piazza at MediaCityUK with treats on hand throughout this evening celebration, as well as interactive games for you to play.
You’ll also be able to catch a glimpse of a replica Red Arrows jet, which will be situated on the piazza all night long courtesy of aerial experts Royal Air Force.
If that wasn’t enough for you, your night will be soundtracked by the one and only viral nomad music maker DJ AG, who’ll be playing out tunes as part of a charity livestream at the bandstand.
MediaCityUK is the home of BBC Children in Need, so it’s only fitting that Pudsey would throw one of his biggest parties yet right here in Greater Manchester.
Pudsey and his friends are transforming MediaCityUK into Pudsey’s Piazza on Friday, 14 November from 4pm to 8pm, and they’re encouraging anyone to come along, especially since it’s FREE.
Emily Sergeant -
10th August 2023 
