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BBC Breakfast viewers spot blunder as 'secret' location exposed live on air

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On the latest episode of BBC Breakfast, Jon Kay and Sarah Campbell sparked viewer intrigue as they delved into shifts at the National Grid, announcing the system is now under public ownership.

The duo handed over to their colleague Justin Rowlatt, who was broadcasting live from the heavily-valuated National Grid control hub.

He shared insider details, remarking: "This is quite unusual to be given permission to come into this room.

"You come through an airlock, the location is top secret, it is bomb proof. This place is a bit of critical national infrastructure because it runs the entire electricity system for the UK".

But eagle-eyed viewers were quick to spot an irony as the supposed top-secret location was inadvertently revealed onscreen, reports the Express.

It wasn't long before people took to Twitter, with one person commenting: "The location is top secret' Is it though? #BBCBreakfast"

While another slyly pointed out: "Top secret location...Live in Wokingham".

Another commented: "Funny how BBC Breakfast says they are at a top-secret location yet it says live from Wokingham at the top of my screen."

Someone else cheekily noted: ""Secret location [wink emoji]"

Not missing a beat, during the same broadcast, Jon and sports ace John Watson created a humorous interlude, contemplating their own singing potential.

John played a clip featuring England cricket captain Heather Knight discussing a team singalong while abroad, sparking a lightbulb moment for him.

He cheekily remarked: "I think I'd be singing if I was leaving this weather behind, wouldn't you?"

Jon wasn't too thrilled with the prospect as he answered: "Please don't John, please don't!"

Seemingly disappointed, his colleague responded: "Come on, can't I?Please come on!"

As the focus shifted back to Sarah and Jon, he admitted that Nina Warhurst had been organising a group karaoke event for the BBC crew.

Curious, Sarah questioned what Jon's preferred karaoke tune was, to which he chuckled: "No, no phones allowed for that particular performance I think!"

BBC Breakfast continues weekdays on BBC One from 6am.

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