Rita Ora has an awkward moment at BBC Breakfast when she says ‘thank you Huw’ in interview – amid the presenter’s ‘£35k sex pics scandal’
Rita Ora had an awkward moment on Friday’s BBC Breakfast when she accidentally said “thank you Huw” instead of “thank you” during an interview.
The 32-year-old singer appeared on the morning talk show to promote her latest album You & I and made an awkward mistake chatting up Charlie Stayt.
The hitmaker accidentally named presenter Huw Edwards, who was revealed as the presenter accused of paying £35,000 to a ‘vulnerable’ teenager in return for explicit photos.
During the interview, Charlie said, “You’re advertising here, this is the world you live in, and at the same time you clearly protect your privacy.”
Rita then replied, “Yes, thanks Huw.” Realizing what she had said, she added, “Thanks, Huw? Thank you for noticing.’
Slip-up: Rita Ora had an awkward moment at BBC Breakfast on Friday when she accidentally said ‘thank you Huw’ instead of ‘thank you’ during an interview
The faux pas quickly sparked comments on social media as viewers reacted to the awkward moment.
One viewer said: “Not that Rita Ora says ‘thank you Huw’ on BBC Breakfast FFS,” while another added: “Who keeps rewinding the interview with Rita Ora?” @BBCBreakfast’.
A third viewer wrote, “Rita Ora said ‘thank you Huw’ and then quickly changed it to ‘thank you’ which made me laugh.”
A fourth said: “Soooo Rita Ora thanks Charlie by saying ‘Thanks Huw’ hilarious @BBCBreakfast.”