BBC News has faced a furious backlash from viewers over its "excessive" coverage of Celebrity Traitors.

Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt returned to the BBC Breakfast sofa on Saturday (October 11) morning to discuss the latest news headlines from around the world.

They handed over to Newswatch presenter Samira Ahmed, who delivered the usual viewer and listener feedback for BBC News.

Samira disclosed that the corporation had received numerous complaints regarding its extensive coverage of Celebrity Traitors' launch, which began on Wednesday (October 8).

The journalist shared that viewer Ian Watson had written to Newswatch stating: "I am a regular viewer of BBC Verify on your website, which I find excellent on discussing the facts behind the claims made by politicians, governments and

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