Video LoadingVideo UnavailableClick to playTap to playThe video will auto-play soon8CancelPlay nowGet daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inboxMore Newsletters SubscribePlease enter a valid emailSomething went wrong, please try again later.More NewslettersWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. More infoThank you for subscribing!We have more newslettersShow me See OurPrivacy Notice See OurPrivacy Notice×Group 28 Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inboxInvalid emailSomething went wrong, please try again later.Sign UpNo thanks, closeWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. More info×Group 28Thank you for subscribing!We have more newslettersShow MeNo thanks, closeSee our
Privacy NoticeNaga Munchetty was visibly moved during a BBC Breakfast interview with a grieving mother whose son had tragically passed away. In April 2022, Ellen Roome from Cheltenham discovered her 14 year old son, Jools Sweeney, unresponsive in his room. She suspects he may have participated in a dangerous online activity that went horribly wrong, leading to his untimely death. However, due to data protection laws and privacy restrictions, she has been unable to access his online profiles. Speaking to hosts Naga and Charlie Stayt, she discussed how new legislation passed this week could help her uncover what happened to her son, but it would still be a challenging journey. As she delved into the lengthy process ahead, she broke down in tears, telling herself to “Hold it together,”.Naga stepped in to offer support, clearly struggling to keep her own emotions in check. Opening the discussion, Charlie sensitively said to Ellen: “I am so sorry for your loss, you have been through a terrible ordeal and I know it’s been two years now.”, reports the Express.
Naga Munchetty was visibly moved during a BBC Breakfast interview with a grieving mother whose son had tragically passed away
(Image: (Image: BBC))
Read More
Related Articles
BBC announces the return of much-loved ‘classic shows’ – and fans are delighted
Read More
Related Articles
GMB hit with Ofcom complaints as Susanna Reid slammed over ‘terrible’ interview
The TV presenter added: “You had hoped, hadn’t you, that when the inquest took place there would be a means by which you could get access to answers to the questions that you have inevitably been left with. That’s not the case? “. Ellen shared her painful journey, recalling how she initially didn’t feel “strong enough” to confront social media giants after the tragic loss of her son. However, she later realised “something wasn’t right” and has since held meetings with TikTok and the police in an attempt to access his data. The grieving mum revealed that by a stroke of luck, she managed to gain access to her son’s phone when a friend randomly “guessed his password”. She was shocked to discover he had multiple accounts on the same platforms – something she now understands is not “uncommon” for teenagers.
Ellen appeared on the show to tell her story
(Image: (Image: BBC))
Discussing the next steps in her campaign following the passing of new legislation, Ellen explained to the hosts: “This new data bill that has come out as part of the King’s Speech is really helpful but it’s still only providing the data to the coroner so I can only get Jools data by going to the High Court and have his inquest re-done so that the coroner can demand the information which will then go to the coroner. Then as a person of interest, I can request it from the coroner.” When asked by Naga if she could bear to do that, Ellen responded without hesitation: “I’m going to do that.” The emotional toll of her journey became too much for Ellen, and she broke down in tears live on air. Through her sobs, she told Naga and Charlie: “It’s hard, it’s hard you know, I’ve lost my son.”
Ellen lost her son at just 14 years old back in April 2022
(Image: BBC)
Naga also seemed choked up as she struggled to find the right words, saying: “It is why I asked the question because you’ve pushed so hard so far and you are going to have to go through everything all over again.” Ellen struggled to maintain her composure, becoming visibly overwhelmed during the interview. The ever-considerate host Charlie stepped in, offering a gentle reprieve: “Can I make a suggestion, have a sip of water and we’ll just talk for a moment.” This gave Ellen the necessary break to gather herself before continuing the discussion. BBC Breakfast airs daily on BBC One at 6amStory SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnBBC Breakfast
