India Willoughby speaks out after BBC dismisses complaints about eye-rolling newsreader

India Willoughby and BBC News anchor Martine Croxall (Images: Attitude/Kit Oates/BBC)

India Willoughby has spoken out about the BBC’s response to a clip of BBC News presenter Martine Croxall rolling her eyes at her script, and seemingly changing the words “pregnant people” to “women” during a live broadcast.

The moment occurred on 22 June 2025, during a report about new research into temperature-related deaths during the UK’s ongoing heatwave.

Croxall stated: “Malcolm Mistry, who was involved in the research, said the aged, pregnant people… [rolls eyes] women… and those with pre-existing health conditions need to take precautions.”

The apparently unscripted correction and gesture sparked significant reaction on social media and prompted viewer complaints. Attitude was among those who reached out to the BBC for clarification.

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