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Elaine McCallig

BBC Breakfast presenter gets taken out by guide dog in hilarious live TV blunder

Monday is notoriously the most testing day of the week, but one BBC presenter’s week is off to an especially wobbly start.

In a hilarious blunder on this morning’s BBC Breakfast, Carol Kirkwood had just delivered a weather report  from Chelsea when the Labrador who was at the end of the leash she was holding took off, making the 59-year-old lose balance.

“I think Flash has just spotted a tree,” Sally Nugent remarked from the studio.

Next thing you know, the appropriately named guide dog — Flash — suddenly tugged on the lead, causing Kirkwood to fall forward.

Co-host Dan Walker said: “We’ve got a Kirkwood down!” before asking if she’s alright.

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“Yes, she’s a very strong girl Flash,” she laughed.

Kirkwood shared the BBC Breakfast tweet of the blunder, writing “Flash” along with laughing and heart eyes emojis.

People took to social media to share their thoughts on the segment, with Twitter user Margaret Johnston saying it made her Monday morning more cheery.

It seems enthusiastic guide dog Flash was “guiding” Kirkwood towards the tree she wanted to visit, and in doing so managed to make the nation laugh.

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