Watch as Stephen Dixon walks off the GB News Breakfast set, stating he is “too embarrassed” to continue.
Dawn Neesom, his co-presenter, was left in stitches after his antics during a program discussing the rise of ladybirds in Britain.
Stephen and Dawn discussed the potential benefits of ladybirds in British gardens, citing their natural pest control properties.
While they preserve flowers, veggies, and houseplants without the need for chemical sprays, Stephen said that swarms of them can be “a little irritating.”
Dawn stated, “You can actually buy ladybirds.” I remember a time in 1976 when ladybirds were truly bothersome.
Stephen objected to the statement that appeared on the autocue, but Dawn continued to read it.
“This is just rubbish. “I can’t believe you’re reading this,” he stated.
She went further: “We haven’t been nice about ladybirds this morning, so I would like to say GB News has approached a ladybird for comment, but they have not gotten back to us.”
Dawn erupted into tears as Stephen got out of his seat, stating, “I’m going; I’m too embarrassed.”
The ladybird swarm has damaged seaside resorts, with beachgoers in Weston-Super-Mare calling it a “ladybird apocalypse” as the spotted insects covered every accessible surface. The unexpected invasion has pushed many Britons to seek refuge in their cars and inside.
Even Lord’s Cricket Ground was not spared, as play was momentarily suspended on Thursday during the test match against India due to a swarm of flying beetles.
Popular TikTok videos, shared by social media users, captured the incredible images of insects crawling over prams, umbrellas, seats, and even people’s meals.
One video had a woman covered with ladybirds with the caption: “Take this as your sign not to go to the beach today and get swamped by ladybugs.”
The recent weather has provided excellent circumstances for the swarms, with temperatures hitting 34.7°C on Friday.
However, the high heat has begun to damage flora and aphids, forcing ladybirds to seek alternative food sources.