BBC Breakfast's Jon Kay 'cross' with co-star Sally Nugent after Christmas confession

BBC Breakfast's Jon Kay confessed he was feeling "cross" with his co-host after she revealed her eagerness for the festive season.

The duo were on the iconic red sofa on Monday morning (November 18), sifting through the day's top stories from the UK and around the However, when the conversation shifted to , a bubbly Sally was taken aback as Jon expressed his discontent with her early yuletide cheer.

During a chat about a Christmas tree throwing contest in East Sussex, Sally disclosed her plans to erect her Christmas tree ahead of schedule this year. Sally quipped: "You've got to be pretty cross to be throwing your tree that far," reports .

To which Jon retorted: "I'm pretty cross that you're thinking about putting your tree up so early!" Surprised by his reaction, Sally exclaimed: "Are you? Why?"

Jon suggested she should "wait a bit". But Sally stood her ground, replying: "Why? Why not enjoy the whole of December," and argued: "And every time you come home, you feel a bit Christmassy. You're being a bit humbug here, Jon!"

He conceded, admitting: "Every year older I get a bit more grumpy about Christmas." The pair then quickly transitioned to the weather report.

Viewers also chimed in on the Christmas tree debate, with one fan commenting on X: "It's never too early!!! There is very little joy in the world right now so putting your tree up makes you feel happy!"

One viewer was less than impressed with the segment on trees, including the East Sussex tree throwing contest, taking to social media to express their disbelief: "Who cares how far he threw a Christmas tree, dear Lord."

In last week's episode, Sally didn't hesitate to silence her co-host Jon during a discussion about jetting off to for the new season of ...Get Me Out of Here!, which premiered Sunday evening (November 17).

When Coleen's social media post about flying Down Under and leaving her kids for a few weeks came up, Sally sought the audiences opinion. She said: "Now how does jumping on a plane to Australia and leaving your children behind for a few weeks sound?"

Jon's cheeky retort: "Brilliant," sparked laughter from Sally, who shot back: "Go on then! Can you imagine?"

Jon then replied: "Yes, let's go!" But Sally swiftly responded with a pointed remark, shutting down the banter: "Not me!"

BBC Breakfasts airs daily from 6am on BBC One.