BBC Breakfast presenters were left blindsided as the programme’s live cameras started to roll early while Luxmy Gopal was still getting ready to go on air.

During Friday’s show, the broadcaster and her co-presenter Charlie Stayt were far from ready to go live as Luxmy was seen still having her hair finished by her stylist.

As the live cameras panned to the London studios at 5.56am, Charlie was still in the middle of adjusting his trousers and fixing his belt.

Trying to get the 6am show started, Charlie jumped in: ‘Good morning and welcome to BBC Breakfast with Luxmy Gopal and Charlie Stayt.’

Luxmy, who was still having her hair teased by her hairdresser, seemed unphased and added: ‘The headlines today….’ before a clip of the headlines starting with the US Presidential elections was streamed to viewers.

BBC Breakfast Show presenters were left blindsided as the programme’s live cameras started to roll early while Luxmy Gopal was still getting ready to go on air

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During Friday’s show, the broadcaster and her co presenter Charlie Stayt were far from ready to go live as Luxmy was seen still having her hair finished by her stylist

Their tardiness was not missed by viewers as some implied the ‘chaotic’ presenters were unprofessional while others revealed it made them laugh.

Flocking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one viewer penned: ‘Start your day with the professionals at #BBCBreakfast.’

‘Chaos @BBCBreakfast as they cut early to the studio and @luxmy_g presents the headlines while having her hair done! Great professionalism.’

‘@BBCBreakfast What an absolute F___ up this morning, going live at 5:56 when your presenters weren’t ready & cutting the weather off.

‘@luxmy_g @BBCBreakfast I think they cut in too early and caught you by surprise this morning made me smile �� x’

‘@BBCBreakfast Someone press the button too early then?! #BBCBreakfast’

‘Oh dear @BBCBreakfast That was a bit of a c**k up wasn’t it.’

By the time the programme finished the segment and returned to the presenters, they were dressed and ready to go.

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As the live cameras panned to the London studios at 5.56am, Charlie was  in the middle of adjusting his trousers and fixing his belt

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Trying to get the 6am show started, Charlie jumped in: ‘Good morning and welcome to BBC Breakfast with Luxmy Gopal and Charlie Stayt’

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Their tardiness was not missed by viewers as some implied the ‘chaotic’ presenters were unprofessional while others revealed it made them laugh

Charlie typically co-hosts BBC Breakfast with Naga Munchetty but he has been joined by Luxmy a couple of times this week.

Luxmy, who has been a presenter for the BBC for over 10 years, is best known for being a staple on BBC Look North.

But she recently announced that she was leaving her usual team as her contract with BBC London News had been made permanent.

Viewers are typically used to seeing Luxmy bringing news bulletins during BBC Breakfast when she reports live from various UK locations.

But she is sometimes called in to front the programme on weeke

But she is sometimes called in to front the programme on weekends and occasionally mid-week to fill in for regular hosts who are not available.