Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRobert Jenrick, Reform UK's treasury spokesperson, was caught on a hot mic calling his Good Morning Britain interview a 'waste of time'. The incident occurred after Jenrick had been questioned by hosts Ed Balls and Susanna Reid. His comment was heard off-camera immediately after he logged off the video call. Ed Balls promptly disagreed with Jenrick's assessment, stating it was beneficial for him to appear on the programme. Jenrick later took to X to express his frustration, criticising Ed Balls for not inquiring about Reform's alternative policies. In fullRobert Jenrick slams ‘waste of time’ GMB interview in awkward hot mic momentMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Robert Jenrick was caught criticising a Good Morning Britain interview as a “waste of time” in a hot mic moment on Wednesday (22 July). After taking a grilling from hosts Ed Balls…

The former Conservative politician was caught making the comment after his interview on ITV's Good Morning Britain had ended but his microphone was still live.