BBC Breakfast reporter Yunus Mulla sparked outrage from fans as he reported live in the snow in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, as they questioned why he would go out in the weather
BBC Breakfast viewers were on edge early in the morning as a brave presenter reported live from the snowy scenes at 6.17am. The hardy Yunus Mulla stood amidst the wintry mix in Harrogate, detailing the havoc wreaked by the snow across the UK, leading to closures at key airports including Manchester, Liverpool, and Birmingham. Yunus informed presenters Ben Thompson and Rachel Burden with a chill: “It is snowing and quite heavily and has been for the past couple of hours.”
Painting a frosty picture he added: “It is settling as you can see around me, a huge blanket of snow covering Harrogate in North Yorkshire. Two amber warnings and expect disruptions, and we have had a few tech issues ourselves.” His cautionary advice didn’t go unnoticed when he said: “If you’re looking to venture out onto the road, you can see what drivers will be facing because of the advice. There is the possibility they could get stuck, and people should carry blankets and food and that kind of thing,” reports the Express.
“We are facing a disruption across the country. Some communities could be cut off,” he reported, noting the wipe-out of some football games and airport operations.
However, the coverage struck a nerve with viewers as they saw Yunus braving the blizzard, prompting an exasperated fan to blast: “BBC MUPPETS ARE REPORTING FROM SNOWBOUND ROADS! … TAKE YOUR OWN ADVICE FKWTS!” A less-than-impressed viewer remarked: “Thank god we have a news reporter standing in the snow in Yorkshire to tell us it’s snowing.”
In a sarcastic nod to reporting hazards, a third resonated with: “Don’t make unnecessary journeys,” referencing the viral moment a reporter faced an unexpected blow during a stormy broadcast. A fourth viewer quipped: “Don’t worry, Schools are back tomorrow, so I’m sure your editor has found a school to report ‘live’ from.”