Naga Munchetty laughs as dinosaurs interrupt BBC Breakfast
Naga Munchetty told BBC Breakfast viewers that dinosaurs were “causing havoc” in Salford Quay after strange noises rattled a live segment on Thursday. The unexpected studio visitors were puppets from Dinosaur World Live, prompting laughs — and a cheeky warning — when a co-star joked they had “always been a problem.”
The light-hearted moment unfolded on the July 23 edition of the morning show, covered across Celebrity Breaking News. Presenters Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt had been discussing rising airport drop-off fees before handing over to colleague Peter Ruddick.
Key Takeaways
- Naga Munchetty said dinosaurs were “causing havoc” at Salford Quay during Thursday’s BBC Breakfast.
- Peter Ruddick joked that “dinosaurs in the building have always been a problem,” drawing a playful warning from Munchetty.
- The creatures were puppets tied to the returning stage show Dinosaur World Live.
- Viewers later saw two smaller dinosaur puppets move around inside the studio.
What interrupted BBC Breakfast’s live broadcast?
After Ruddick wrapped his airport charges piece, Stayt asked whether he had heard noises. Ruddick admitted he had felt “slightly more stumbly” than usual and thought the team was “being invaded.”
Munchetty leaned into the chaos, asking if he was getting a “Jurassic Park vibe” and telling viewers dinosaurs were causing havoc in Salford Quay. She said the animals were in the Blue Peter garden, with fears one had broken into the building, and that the team was “trying to bring the situation under control.”
Stayt later clarified the context: award-winning theatre production Dinosaur World Live is returning to the stage after international success, and some of its dinosaurs were with the show that morning. According to the Daily Star’s report, two puppets entered the studio, with handlers making the creatures move on camera.
Why did Naga Munchetty say a co-star was in trouble?
Ruddick said he was not fully feeling the film vibe without the famous soundtrack. He still delivered a playful dig at his colleagues: “I mean, dinosaurs in the building have always been a problem.”
Stayt called the line funny. Munchetty burst out laughing and replied, “Ouch!! Yeah, it is, but I think it’s going to get him into trouble.”
Munchetty added that the team hoped to bring viewers more on the dinosaurs’ “resurrection,” which she said was what they wanted to talk about that day.
Did viewers see the dinosaurs on air?
Yes. After the banter, audiences saw two of the puppets inside the studio. Stayt noted those on set were among the smaller ones, while bigger dinosaurs were outside. He likened the effect to “watching a version of animation.”
Munchetty soon wrapped the bit, saying they had “had enough” and that the “babies” were going for a walk. BBC Breakfast airs weekdays from 6am on the BBC.
The segment mixed morning-show mischief with a promo for Dinosaur World Live’s return, turning unexpected studio visitors into a live on-air talking point.