BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty in stitches as co-star makes blunder live on air

Michael Westmore is ready for his career closeup.

BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri was caught giving the camera the middle finger live on air in what she says was a “private joke” gone wrong.Moshiri was momentarily seen with a raised middle finger as BBC News switched to the studio for the headlines. Realising that she was live on air, she quickly scrambled to compose herself and then told viewers: “Live from London, this is BBC News.”The blunder has been clipped and shared by various X (formerly Twitter) accounts, and has since gone viral.

BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has been forced to apologise after giving the middle finger live on air.

The much-anticipated second series of The Traitors is set to return to BBC - and fans don't have too long to wait. The nail-biting reality game show, presented by Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman, made its debut on BBC One in November 2022 and was an instant hit with viewers.

Scott Huver There are “child stars,” and then there are performers that start working during childhood only to become bona fide, beloved screen icons, enjoying long, varied careers throughout their lives. Following in the footsteps of Shirley Temple, Natalie Wood and Mickey Rooney, Macaulay Culkin has — for three decades and counting — been a contemporary standard bearer for that personal and professional journey. Culkin became a full-fledged cultural phenomenon after the explosive commercial success of his fifth film, 1990’s “Home Alone,” which he made when he was just 10 years old.

Strictly Come Dancing star Bobby Brazier has shared the toll the show is having on him physically before sending a fresh message to fans. The EastEnders star and his professional dance partner Dianne Buswell are currently preparing for the quarter-finals of the BBC One dance contest this Saturday (December 2).

Shane MacGowan, frontman of The Pogues, has sadly died at the age of 65. His wife Victoria Mary Clarke, 57, confirmed the heartbreaking news and said: "Shane will always be the light that I hold before me and the measure of my dreams and the love of my life." Shane was born in Kent on Christmas Day in 1957 and is likely best known for the band's hit festive song, Fairytale Of New York, featuring the late Kirsty MacColl.

Coronation Street fans were left doing a double take as one of the soap's former stars returned to soapland - but in Emmerdale. It was announced last week that Paula Lane will be heading for the Dales in the new year and started filming on the Yorkshire-based soap this week.

If there's one couple taking Strictly Come Dancing by storm this year, it's got to be Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola. Ever since the series began, the actress and professional dancer have been causing a stir on the status of their relationship.The pair, who are partnered up on this year's BBC dance competition, have faced a lot of speculation whether there's something romantic between the two - and now the 31-year-old has added fuel to these rumours by calling the Coronation Street star "so passionate." In an interview with Bella magazine, Vito said: "On Saturday night, there is a moment of the show where she just clicks and switches on.The mood, the feelings, and everything becomes alive and magical. "So for me, it's really enjoyable every single week teaching Ellie because she's a good student.

Josh Homme has been announced as one of the performers for an “all-star” Music Saves Lives benefit gig for suicide prevention.The charity event – taking place on December 4 at the legendary Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, California – will see Homme and friends, as well as Brett Scallions (Fuel, Radiotbot), Kevin Martin (Candlebox), Orianthi, Billy Morrison (Billy Idol), Julia Lage (Vixen), Jonathan Mover (Aretha Franklin, Alice Cooper, Joe Satriani, Shakira) and Richie Kotzen, perform acoustic sets.General admission tickets are available for purchase as well as VIP tickets which includes prime seating, early access at 5pm, two drink tickets, hors d’oeuvres, dinner and special Music Saves Lives souvenir.A $5,000 VIP ticket is also available for purchase and includes a table for eight with prime views, early access at 5pm, backstage access, two drink tickets, wine or champagne for table, hors d’oeuvres, dinner and special Music Saves Lives souvenir. Visit here for tickets.Funds made from the Music Saves Lives event will be donated to the the non-profit SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education), which is one of the one of the nation’s leading suicide prevention organizations.A post shared by SAVE (@savevoicesofedu)According to their website, SAVE was “founded on the belief that suicide is a preventable tragedy, and that every individual plays a crucial role in the effort to prevent it.

EastEnders fans were in for a treat as two beloved characters, Chatham and Riley Taylor, made a surprise return to Walford after being away for three years. The young brothers, who are the sons of Karen Taylor (played by Lorraine Stanley) and half-brothers to Keanu Taylor (portrayed by Danny Walters), had been sent to live with their dad during lockdown in 2020.The boys, both living with Neurofibromatosis, hadn't been seen since then but returned to celebrate their mum's birthday. In Monday's episode, Mitch Baker (played by Roger Griffiths) threw a surprise birthday party for Karen at The Queen Vic, inviting all their family, including his daughter Bailey Baker (Kara-Leah Fernandes), and grandchildren Mackenzie (Isaac Lemonius) and Mia Atkins (Mahalia Malcolm).

In Taylor Sheridan’s Special Ops: Lioness on Paramount+, Laysla De Oliveira shocks and awes as Cruz Manuelos, a military recruit who escapes the mean streets to go undercover in the CIA’s war against terrorism.

Former Coronaion Street star Helen Flanagan has announced she is to make her stage acting debut in what she describes as the "perfect" role. Helen, known to millions as Rosie Webster in Corrie, is to make her theatrical stage debut as Miss Scarlett in the world premiere UK tour of Cluedo 2.

Former TV star Helen Flanagan has admitted she still has "love" for her ex Scott Sinclair, 16 months on from their break-up.

A shock evacuation saw BBC Breakfast pulled off the air this morning.

Live coverage on BBC Breakfast was interrupted this morning after one of the Salford Quays buildings reportedly had to be evacuated.

BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent has shared the touching reason she's joining the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special, following some personal struggles. The 52 year old telly star was one of the first three celebs announced for the 2023 festive show, after opening up about her marriage breakdown. Sally is teaming up with Graziano Di Prima for the special, sharing snaps of them together on the set of It Takes Two.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Producer and screenwriter, Darren Dale has been named as the new board chair of the Sydney Film Festival, following the retirement of Dianne Weir. He is a leading advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander content and has been director of Blackfella Films since 2000.

Strictly Come Dancing's Bobby Brazier has revealed that viewers could see him shed a few tears during his upcoming Couple's Choice performance with partner Dianne Buswell on Saturday 25 November. The EastEnders star, who was in last weekend's dance-off, joined Dianne on the It Takes Two sofa alongside show host Fleur East where they spoke about their upcoming dance.The pair revealed that they'd be dancing to This Woman's Work, as covered by R&B musician Maxwell.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but not for those who live on Coronation Street. As the festivity begins, there’s a big departure, a revenge plot and a return - producer of the ITV soap, Iain MacLeod spills what’s in store at the end of 2023. “We’re building towards an exit for Peter Barlow [Chris Gascoyne] which is brilliant and bittersweet,” reveals Iain.