BBC Breakfast introduces new addition to show after 25 years but fans are fuming

BBC Breakfast fans were quick to voice their opinions on the show's latest feature.

The beloved morning show returned to our screens on Saturday (August 2), with Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt steering the ship.

Yet, viewers noticed a fresh twist on BBC Breakfast as the programme introduced an interactive crossword for the audience to engage with.

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"This reason we're doing this by the way, is that this week has been 100 years since the first cryptic crossword was published," Charlie explained, setting the stage for the on-screen puzzle.

Naga then presented the clue: "'The answer to this is a TV presenter familiar for king and country, we hear' that's the clue. The first word has seven letters and the second has five.", reports the Express.

The new segment sparked immediate reactions from the audience. On Twitter, one viewer vented: "In a bid to generate a bit of interactive viewer interest for their dire weekend edition #BBCBreakfast sets us a crossword poser. (Complete with visual hint.) Smug Naga knows the answer, Charlie doesn't. Cue yet another bickering session."

Another viewer expressed their displeasure, writing: "Cryptic crosswords? Cryptic Crosswords? Bloody rubbish!" And after the solution was disclosed, a third commented: "Thank god that's over."

Conversely, some viewers were eager to participate, quickly trying to solve the puzzle and sharing their guesses online.

A user on X speculated: ""TV Presenter famous for king and country, we hear" Charlie Stayt (King Charles, State)." Another viewer echoed the sentiment: "Charlie Stayt."

The audience's hunch was spot on as it was later confirmed that the answer indeed was Charlie Stayt.

In a different segment of the programme, Charlie divulged some interesting information about his colleague's extracurricular activities.

He inquired of sports journalist Ben Croucher: "You are a man of many talents I have only recently discovered because you are a fully qualified football referee?".

To which Ben responded: "Fully qualified football referee in my spare time - just at the grassroots level, nothing too elaborate."

BBC Breakfast airs every day from 6am on BBC One.