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BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty fights back tears in emotional interview as Charlie Stayt steps in


The morning news host was visibly upset as Ellen Roome described the heartbreaking story of her son Jools Sweeney, who was discovered dead in his bedroom in April 2022.

The morning news host was visibly upset as Ellen Roome described the heartbreaking story of her son Jools Sweeney, who was discovered dead in his bedroom in April 2022. Ellen spoke to Naga and Charlie about her son's death two years ago, explaining that she believes it was part of an online challenge that went wrong, The Mirror reported. She explained she is hoping laws around social media will change to better protect young people and her heart-wrenching plea struck a chord with Naga who began welling up.

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