BBC Breakfast reporter Graham Satchell broke down on live TV during an emotional broadcast from Paris this morning. Standing in front of one of the memorials in the city, Mr Satchell became overcome with emotion as he spoke about the aftermath of the terror attacks in which at least 129 people died.
The reporter was talking about the hope he has seen in the French capital since Friday's massacre when his voice started to catch in his throat and he had to stop the report early. Viewers have since taken to social media to praise his 'honest reporting' as his colleagues in the BBC studio said the attacks had been 'distressing' for all those involved.
Speaking to the camera, Mr Satchell said: 'The feeling here in Paris has certainly changed significantly since we arrived on Saturday when Paris was a ghost town.
'Last night it was incredibly busy. There were vigils here, there were vigils at the Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower was lit up in red, white and blue, which I think is a sign of hope.'
His voice began to crack slightly as he said the last few words and he closed his eyes as he tried to compose himself.
Last night, the Eiffel Tower was open and illuminated for the first time since the attacks after turning off its lights out of respect for the victims.
Pausing for a moment, Mr Satchell looked down and touched his hand to his head before he looked off camera and said, 'sorry, I'm so sorry'.
He appeared to swallow hard as he tried to gather himself before again looking away.
Giving her colleague a way to end the broadcast, Sally Nugent, who was anchoring the programme alongside Bill Turnbull from the BBC studios in Manchester, said 'Graham'.
Mr Satchell replied: 'I will leave it there. There is certainly hope here in Paris.'
As the shot cut back to the Breakfast studio, Mr Satchell was seen walking off camera, clearly upset. Ms Nugent and Mr Turnbull told viewers that the story has been 'distressing' for all those involved.
(Dailymail)
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