Live on air, the mood shifted. A lake once hailed as England’s crown jewel now hides toxic secrets beneath its surface. What began as a scenic broadcast turned into a wake-up call for an entire nation

Good Morning Britain hosts Adil Ray and Kate Garraway were left troubled following a breaking news bulletin.

Tuesday’s (August 19) show revealed that findings from a two-and-a-half year study into water quality at Lake Windermere, dubbed “one of the country’s most picturesque spots”, had been published.

The findings demonstrated “really concerning pollution in England’s largest and most famous lake”, it was reported, with correspondent Juliet Dunlop broadcasting live from the location.

“Some breaking news to bring you in the past few moments,” presenter Sean Fletcher announced from the studio.

“The results of a two-and-a-half year examination of water quality at one of the country’s most picturesque spots have been revealed.

“Testing of Windermere has revealed really concerning pollution in England’s largest and most famous lake,” he went on, reports the Mirror.

Juliet clarified: “This is an extensive survey that involved hundreds of volunteers who collected more than a thousand samples of water from right across Lake Windermere, some parts that had never been tested before.

“They found levels of harmful bacteria including E.coli that fail water quality standards. They are particularly concerned about the pollution levels during summer months when Windermere is at its busiest and hot spots right along the shoreline.

“Campaigners say decisive action is needed if Windermere is to improve and be protected for future generations.”

As the camera panned back to the studio, Sean responded: “That’s really concerning in such a picturesque and beautiful, and really used, space.

“It really is,” Adil concurred, while Kate remarked: “It’s so popular.”

Adil went on: “You can almost bare with how pollution might enter our rivers, but the lakes? They’re not usually habited places, not a lot of people there necessarily.”

Saying he wasn’t “surprised” by the news, he added: “That’s really worrying.”

“It’s those treasures we’re destroying before our eyes,” Kate chimed in.

This follows Adil’s return to Good Morning Britain which split opinions among viewers. One viewer commented on Monday (August 18): “I’ll pass on that thanks,” with another adding: “Nobody will get a word in with these two presenters. Switches over.”

A third echoed: “No thanks,” while another similarly shared: “Worst pairing ever. You can do better than this.”

On the other hand, some viewers expressed their pleasure at seeing Adil again, with one person writing: “Yes! Love Adil! But to be honest all the @GMB presenters are really good.”

Another added: “I like this pairing on GMB. At heart, both exceptional interviewers,” while a third said: “What a great pair today.”