Dan Walker, the host of BBC Breakfast, surprised fans of the morning programme when he revealed a prop had been “banned” from the show.
On Wednesday’s episode, the 42-year-old presenter, who co-hosted the show with Louise Minchin, was joined on the famous red sofa by Sally Nugent.
Sports correspondent Sally took to the podium to discuss the Netball World Cup and announced BBC Breakfast had been given “special” access to the tournament trophy.
“[I] just have time to tell you that in the last few moments we have been given special permission to do one very important thing…”
Handing over to Dan, the host quipped: “Look! I’ve been handed the gloves of doom. Wait for it…” as he put on a white pair of gloves.
He went on to add: “They are a little grubby to be fair. I’ve only put them on so I can do a bit of Marcel Marceau.”
After imitating the iconic French actor and mime artist, Marcel Marceau, he pulled out the trophy from under the table.
“Here it is, so 100 days until this is handed out. The current holders are Australia I think, won by Australia in 2015.”
However, the TV star’s impersonation did not go unnoticed as one viewer took to Twitter to comment on his performance.”
“Dan Walker, Louie Minchin loved the brief Marcel Marceau moment,”
