15 Times BBC News’ Simon McCoy Injected Some Much-Needed Humour Into The Headlines
We all know that the news can make for pretty depressing viewing right now, but one person who often brings a smile to our faces when he’s reading out the day’s headlines is BBC News’ Simon McCoy.
The broadcaster has earned a cult following over the years, thanks to his often wry take on world events, which have been known to end up making the news themselves.
2. When he reacted to the news the Queen had cancelled her garden parties in light of the latest Covid-19 restrictions
Breaking News: The Queen has cancelled her garden parties.@BBCSimonMcCoy: “Quick line of breaking news that might affect you … it doesn’t affect me.” pic.twitter.com/be8FtDPUaY
7. Despite being a former royal correspondent, Simon doesn’t seem to be especially fond of them, and didn’t look thrilled when he was despatched to stand outside the Lido Wing to report on the royal baby’s arrival
8. Which might explain why he had this reaction when the Duchess Of Cambridge shared her due date during a later pregnancy