BBC presenter mocked for explaining that Paddington Bear isn’t actually real when discussing Queen Elizabeth II sketch-Rebecca Sayce-Entertainment – Metro

The sketch touched many at the time of its release, proving to be a highlight of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations (Picture: BACKGRID)

A commentator on BBC News has been mocked for explaining to viewers that Paddington Bear – shockingly – is not real.

The bizarre revelation happened during a segment celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s life after she died at the age of 96 on September 8 at her Balmoral estate.

The coverage showed celebrations from Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee to mark her historic 70-year reign.

In one of the clips, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and Paddington are enjoying a spot of tea as he wished her a ‘lovely Jubilee.’

During the coverage, one presenter had to add some news about the beloved skit.

‘We should remember that she acted that in an empty space. It wasn’t the real Paddington there, even though it looked like it,’ they revealed.

‘She acted out what she would say to Paddington and then the CGI experts went in and animated a Paddington image for her.’

Shortly after it was aired, viewers took to social media to air their confusion over the admission.

‘Groundbreaking journalism from the BBC… Paddington bear wasn’t real he was CGI,’ one Twitter user said.

Another joked: ‘Can’t believe the BBC has allowed Paddington Truthers to hijack their programming of such a somber occasion.’

Many have left Paddington-inspired tributes for the late monarch (Picture: Carl Court / Getty Images)

A third posted: ‘Explains a lot. I heard they hated each other so much they couldn’t be on set together and had to film their parts separately.’

The popular sketch inspired many mourners to leave Paddington Bears and marmalade sandwiches to pay tribute to the monarch.

However, the public have been asked to only leave unwrapped flowers in honour of the late Queen Elizabeth.

A statement from The Royal Parks said: ‘Unfortunately, no gifts and artefacts will be accepted and the public will be asked not to bring these to the parks.

‘Non-floral objects/artefacts such as teddy bears or balloons should not be brought.’

Those paying their respects are asked to remove any wrapping from flowers before they are laid.

Flowers that have deteriorated will be removed and taken to the Hyde Park nursery for processing to prepare them for composting.

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