Kate Garraway left viewers stunned after climbing into a wheelie bin live on air in what many have branded a “new low” for Good Morning Britain.
The 58-year-old presenter, who returned to the ITV show alongside Paul Brand, attempted to recreate a viral incident involving 63-year-old Jane Green — a former secretary who fractured her shoulder after falling into her recycling bin while cleaning it.
During the segment, Jane appeared in the studio alongside cleaning expert Lynsey Crombie to explain what went wrong and how to avoid similar accidents. But things quickly escalated when Kate decided to demonstrate the risky move herself.
Admitting her height played a role, Kate said she often climbs into her bin, explaining she is just 5ft2 and struggles to reach inside properly. She then turned to Paul and asked him to help her get in.
As she cautiously stepped into the bin, Lynsey gasped in disbelief while Paul warned it could end in disaster. The tension in the studio instantly rose as Kate wobbled mid-demonstration, letting out a scream as she nearly lost her balance.
For a split second, it looked like history might repeat itself — but Paul and Lynsey managed to steady the bin just in time, preventing a fall.
Relieved, Paul admitted: “Woah, that was close,” after successfully helping Kate climb back out without injury.
While the moment ended safely, viewers at home were far less impressed.
Social media quickly erupted, with many questioning the editorial direction of the show. Some viewers suggested the segment felt like an April Fool’s joke, while others openly mocked the idea of demonstrating how to clean a bin on live television.
Comments ranged from disbelief to frustration, with one viewer asking if this was really considered news, while another bluntly called it a “new low” for the programme.
Meanwhile, Lynsey went on to offer practical advice, urging people not to climb inside bins at all. She recommended using minimal water, a garden broom, and laying the bin on its side instead.
Jane, whose accident sparked the segment, recalled the frightening ordeal, explaining that a neighbour had to call an ambulance after she was unable to move due to the pain. She described how paramedics arrived with gas and air to help her manage the injury.
The segment may have started as a safety lesson — but it quickly turned into one of the most talked-about (and controversial) live TV moments of the week.
