Charlie Stayt's Embarrassing Mic Moment with Hen on BBC Breakfast

In a lighthearted moment on BBC Breakfast, co-host Charlie Stayt created a buzz during the August 24 episode when he attempted to mic up a hen named Agatha, who was sitting on the lap of guest Adele. Stayt, eager to address any concerns about the hen's welfare in the studio, asked Adele about Agatha's comfort, to which she reassured him that the hen was indeed calm. Adele likened hens to "cats and dogs with feathers," even revealing that they can purr, a fact that surprised Stayt. As the conversation unfolded, Stayt, intrigued by the idea of a purring hen, suggested he could attach his microphone to Agatha. However, Adele cautioned that the hen might be feeling overwhelmed, noting that Agatha was not currently purring. Despite the warning, Stayt proceeded to unclip his lapel mic and offer it to the hen, leading to a humorous moment when no sounds were produced, even as he insisted that Agatha was not distressed by his actions. Co-host Rachel Burden quickly intervened, humorously reprimanding Stayt for his antics, stating that "high tech TV equipment is probably not the right environment for the hen to feel at its most relaxed." The segment then shifted focus to a discussion about the personalities of hens, leaving viewers entertained by the unexpected turn of events.