Get the latest OK! breaking news on WhatsAppOur community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More infoJoin us on WhatsApp Good Morning Britain has come under fire from viewers after correspondent Nick Dixon was seen reporting live from the coastal town of Largs during the onslaught of Storm Eowyn. The broadcaster was visibly battling to keep his footing as vicious winds tore through the area, with gusts surpassing 100mph in parts of Ireland and Scotland. Despite red weather warnings and potential life-threatening conditions being announced, Kate Garraway reassured audiences that all necessary safety measures were in place and guidance was followed. However, social media users on X, previously known as Twitter, expressed their disapproval, questioning why a series of ITV reporters were dispatched to the storm’s epicentre.
GMB ‘slammed’ by viewers for sending reporters out in Storm Eowyn
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One viewer insisted: “Ridiculous to have Nick Dixon reporting in that awful weather. Telling people to stay indoors and he has been sent to an area where there will be a red warning. Get him to safety NOW,” while another commented: “Why is Nick Dixon next to water out in a storm. That’s so irresponsible. When you’re telling people to stay indoors! ! !” Another outraged fan pointed out the contradiction: “Danger to life warning and #gmb throw numerous reporters out into #StormÉowyn to get the best shots, where is the f*****g logic in that? unbelievable,” highlighting the fact that four reporters were stationed in various locations across the UK and Ireland for the show. At the start of his segment, Nick described the escalating situation: “The wind really has intensified, particularly in the last 45 minutes. The gusts at time in excess of 70mph. As you say, still a couple of hours away from the red warning of 10am.”
Nick could barely stand in the storm
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Viewers are worried that Nick’s daring coverage might spark a trend of ‘copycat’ behaviour, with people venturing out to capture their own storm videos. Last night, an emergency alert was sent to millions of Scots, warning them of the red alert and advising them to stay indoors, reports the Mirror. ScotRail has halted all services, with no trains running north of Newcastle or Preston due to the severe weather conditions. Kate voiced her concerns for Nick during the live broadcast, saying: “Goodness me, we can see how much you’re under pressure from those winds and the rain. The warning doesn’t even arrive until 10am, does it? are you ok?” She also acknowledged the viewer outcry on social media, with fans urging the reporter to seek shelter and warm up with a hot beverage. Despite attempts by hosts Adil Ray and Kate to reconnect with Nick for a final update, technical issues prevailed, prompting Kate to urge him to “get inside!” Meanwhile, the storm has smashed records, with Ireland experiencing gusts of 114mph, according to forecasters. The UK is bracing for widespread power outages, loss of mobile signal, and travel chaos as the storm unleashes its fury. A rare red warning will remain in place across Northern Ireland until 2pm GMT, and parts of Scotland will be under the same alert from 10am to 5pm.
