BBC Breakfast host issues apology as co-star admits 'trying to stay positive'

BBC Breakfast star Ben Boulos issued an apology to weather expert Louise Lear after he had criticised her advice on the rain forecast for much of the Easter break. Louise had just told viewers that despite the very high probability of showers, she urged, "It's not going to be a washout," which surprised Ben and his co-host Luxmy Gopal. Picking up on her previous comment, Ben probed: "You say it won't be a washout, but I can see lots of drops of rain [on the chart beside her] there, Louise.

Thanks for the update; we'll see you a little later." Before the host could disconnect from the chat and move on to other news, Louise shot back, telling him: "I'm trying to stay positive, Ben." To which he responded, "Sorry, Sorry," adding a light-hearted pun: "I'm raining on your parade, as it were.



" Finishing up the weather discussion, Ben prompted, "We'll see you a little later, Louise. Thank you." This is a breaking showbiz story and is being constantly updated.

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