Former Radio 4 Today show presenter, John Humphrys, dropped a bombshell in the middle of his ITV interview. The ex-BBC presenter appeared on Good Morning Britain to speak about his new book, ‘A Day Like Today’. Mr Humphrys recently retired after 33 years presenting Radio 4’s Today programme.

On the topic of impartiality, GMB host, Piers Morgan, brought up the controversy that had swirled around possible BBC bias, and specifically Mr Humphrys too.

He said: “Interestingly, on Brexit, you were the subject of so much speculation, most of it that you were part of this BBC Remainer bias.

“In the book, you come out on your Brexit colours, and reveal how you voted.”

Mr Humphrys revealed: “Yes, I voted Remain.”

When asked if people were therefore right to say he was biased, the former broadcast laughed.

He said: “That’s interesting that you say that because most of the attacks on me during the whole debate accused me of being a Brexiteer.

“It’s great, isn’t it?”

GMB co-host, Susanna Reid, added: “Well, if you’re getting accused by both sides then you must be doing the right thing.”

Mr Humphrys joked: “Both sides could be wrong, I suppose.”

The BBC has faced extreme backlash in recent years for perceived bias during Brexit debates.

The BBC’s editorial guidelines state that the broadcaster is “committed to achieving due impartiality in all its output”.

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On its website, the BBC says: “This commitment is fundamental to our reputation, our values and the trust of audiences.

“The term ‘due’ means that the impartiality must be adequate and appropriate to the output, taking account of the subject and nature of the content, the likely audience expectation and any signposting that may influence that expectation.”

The BBC adds: “In applying due impartiality to news, we give due weight to events, opinion and the main strands of argument.

“We may produce content about any subject, at any point on the spectrum of debate, as long as there are good editorial reasons for doing so.

“We must always scrutinise arguments, question consensus and hold power to account with consistency and due impartiality.”

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