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Joanna S Freedman

Sunday Brunch viewers switch off after massive on-air gaffe as show interrupted

Channel 4's Sunday Brunch was interrupted by a massive on-air gaffe this weekend.

The programme, hosted by Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer, was in the middle of a segment about coffee when an error message flashed up on the screen, which read: "Programmes continue shortly".

When the programme eventually resumed, Tim Lovejoy revealed that some viewers had even switched off as a result of the unexpected glitch.

"We lost some of our viewers due to a technical fault. It was amazing, the best telly ever. Welcome back," he joked.

Sunday Brunch faced a massive technical glitch (Steve Meddle/REX/Shutterstock)

Meanwhile, Simon Rimmer chipped in: "When we win the Bafta for that bit you will see it."  

The presenters were joined by comedian Joe Lycett, Take That's Howard Donald and Circa Waves as they demonstrated a whole range of Mother's Day recipes.

This isn't the first time the show has been brought to an abrupt standstill, as Fleabag actress Sian Clifford also brought disruption to the gentle paced daytime show just weeks ago after dropping the F Bomb live on air.

The star made the faux pas after attempting to throw teabags into a mug on the other side of the studio.

The pair attempted to make light of the incident (Steve Meddle/REX/Shutterstock)

As the odd segment went on, fortunately – or unfortunately – Sian spiced things up when she loudly shouted “F***!” when she failed to get her teabag into the mug.

The studio was immediately thrown into chaos and panic as Sian slapped a hand across her own mouth in apparent horror, while Tim stood open-mouthed.

“Can I just apologise for that language?” Tim hastily added while other guests on the show giggled like school kids over the slip up.

The incident occurred while cameras were rolling live on the Channel 4 show - meaning it was impossible to edit out.

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