Sir David Jason showed his true colours on BBC Breakfast (Image: BBC)

Sir David Jason showed his true colours within seconds of arriving at the BBC Breakfast studio in Salford, host Charlie Stayt confirmed. The Only Fools and Horses legend joined Charlie and his co-host Naga Munchetty on the famous red sofa to chat about his comedy career – and within moments was getting everyone settled.

Charlie told viewers: “Very pleased to say Sir David Jason is here on the sofa with us this morning.” Sir David then chimed in: “Yes, good morning, good morning. How lovely to be with you.”

Charlie replied: “Good morning. Can I just describe for the viewers who are watching this morning, you make an entrance. I was quite impressed. As you came into our studio a moment ago you were saying hello to everyone. You know how to make an entrance, would that be fair to say?”

Sir David explained: “Well no, it’s just that I like to feel comfortable but I like also, if you can, to make the people that you’re with comfortable.

“The great thing is really to be a little bit outrageous to put everybody at their ease. It’s a bit of fun, you know? I said good morning to the camera, nobody except the camera was there, but the camera seemed to like it!”

Sir David left Naga and Charlie in fits of giggles (Image: BBC)

Later, things got cheeky as Naga Munchetty asked the star “do you always do as you’re told?” after he refused to leak details of his latest project as he was under strict orders not to. Grinning, David said: “Oh, Naga! Yes, I will, for certain people. Not you, Charlie.”

He told Naga: “See you later!” as she was left giggling, leaving Charlie to wrap up the segment as she said: “Oh, a very funny man.”

BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans in same complaint (Image: BBC)

Strictly Come Dancing fans have eagerly been awaiting updates on this year’s line-up with nine celebrity contestants being confirmed so far. But some die hard fans of the BBC series have shared their disappointment just weeks before the show launch. It comes as fan favourite Gorka Marquez announced he will not be partnered with a celebrity contestant. The Spanish dancer will be unable to compete despite being previously announced as part of the official line up back in April. He will be totally absent for up to four weeks of the BBC show’s next run, set to launch in September, as he is appearing as a judge on the Spanish version of the competition, Bailando Con Las Estrellas, in October. Meanwhile, others expressed their disappointment at this year’s line up, with some suggesting they are not well known stars.

Taking to X one viewer complained: “Yup, will be giving #Strictly a miss this year.” Another echoed: “It might just be me, but #strictly celebrities this year…. aren’t. I’ll no doubt watch it because I like the pros, but so far it’s disappointing.” A third argued: “No big celeb names yet and no Gorka this year? #Strictly come on, I’ve not seen a wow, can’t wait, name yet.” A fourth shared: “#strictly not over enamoured with the lineup tbh…”

Strictly hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman (Image: Getty)

“Bottom of the barrel is an understatement WOW… #Strictly,” another furious fan shared.

While another quipped: “When are more ‘celebrities’ going to be announced?”

Others admitted they were excited for this year’s series as one penned: “Absolutely LOVING this #Strictly line-up so far! Can’t wait for the new series to start!”

The first celebrities heading to the ballroom for Strictly Come Dancing 2025 have been named. Those taking part this year include a former international footballer, a Drag Race star, a famous YouTuber, an EastEnders star and a Love Island winner.

Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey was the first confirmed contestant of Strictly 2025 followed by Love Island winner Dani Dyer, ER actress Alex Kingston, former footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal, YouTuber George Clarke, Ru Paul’s Drag Race star La Voix, former rugby captain Chris Robshaw and model Ellie Goldstein.

Nine celebrities have been confirmed as of Wednesday morning (August 13), and more are still to be revealed.

Joining them will be Tess Daly and Claudia Winkle