BBC Breakfast star Sally Nugent was left red-faced on Wednesday’s instalment of the show, as her co-host Ben Thompson warned that they would “regret” something live on air

BBC Breakfast’s Ben Thompson confessed: “We’re going to regret this,” as his co-host Sally Nugent asked a “dangerous” question.

On the Wednesday episode (August 28) of the programme, fill-in anchor Ben was covering Jon Kay’s usual slot during his summer holiday when they started chatting about dog agility courses. Sally reached out to the audience, saying: “Have you got a dog with any interesting skills? We would love to hear from you!” Ben couldn’t help but add: “We’re so going to regret this.”

Sally acknowledged the risky nature of the request, commenting: “Pretty dangerous question. I don’t know why we’re asking that, but,” reports the Express.

Ben, ever the encourager, said: “But do send them in!” while Sally tried to guide the viewers, adding: “Any good tricks, basically. Send us a message, a photo the details are on your screen right now of your dog maybe doing a particularly clever trick. Or being obedient!”

This all followed a segment about a dog named Hope, whose owner Jason had taken her to compete in the Dog Agility World Championships in Belgium.

Sally Nugent asked a ‘dangerous’ question (Image: (Image: BBC))

Despite his initial skepticism, Ben was won over by the story, admitting: “Actually I’m really impressed. I was a bit of a cynic about that, but that’s actually a good thing. That was spot on.”

This light-hearted moment came after Ben had to say sorry to weather presenter Carol Kirkwood on Tuesday’s programme, after he quipped to the audience: “So now that the Bank Holiday weekend is over, the weather is getting really good.”

Carol corrected him quickly, saying: “That is not the forecast by the way,” but Ben conceded: “This is why we leave it to the professionals, Carol. That is much more accurate after my terrible forecast, I am sorry.”

Carol didn’t take any offence and warmly told Ben: “Bless you, Ben!”

Viewers were urged to send their own stories (Image: (Image: BBC))With Jon Kay absent from today’s show, viewers have been quick to praise Ben’s presenting chops on social media.

One viewer declared: “The A-team!” while another chimed in with: “My favourite BBC Breakfast presenters.” Yet another fan raved: “The best and only way to start the day.”

Another comment came flying in: “Great when your on Breakfast like Nina on too should change presenters round all the time even on Thursday and Friday.”