A TV duel between the two candidates to succeed outgoing British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been called off after a medical emergency. The presenter of the British broadcaster TalkTV, Kate McCann, passed out, the broadcaster announced on Tuesday evening. Even if she is fine, the duel will not continue on medical advice.
The duel between British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and ex-Finance Minister Rishi Sunak was unexpectedly interrupted a good half hour after it started. TV viewers saw Truss break off her speech, look shocked and mumble “Oh my God.” Spectators sent on Twitter best wishes to Kate McCann.
Of the SunCorrespondent Harry Cole, who should have moderated the duel with McCann, was absent at short notice due to a corona infection, as he revealed on Tuesday morning Twitter communicated. McCann then wrote that both had prepared the debate together – whether in person or virtually remained open.
The two candidates are doing well, according to TalkTV. Both stayed in the studio and would talk to the readers who were invited to the debate Sun converse. Truss regretted the end of the duel and tweeted that she was relieved to hear McCann was fine. Sunak thanked for the “great debate” and wrote down Twitter, it is good to hear that McCann is recovering. He is looking forward to being “grilled” by her again soon.