A poignant segment on BBC Breakfast left viewers in tears on Thursday as presenters Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt delivered some “very sad” news, recounting the heartbreaking story of Southport’s Alice da Silva Aguiar. In an emotional broadcast, the duo revealed that, for the first time since her tragic death in July last year, Alice’s parents had visited her primary school.
Opening the segment, Naga Munchetty announced, “Good Morning, it’s Thursday 20th of February. In their first broadcast interview since their daughter was killed, the parents of Alice da Silva Aguia have said that she was born to be a star.” This stirring introduction set the tone for a discussion that revisited both the promise of Alice’s short life and the lasting impact of the tragedy, reported Lancs Live.
Charlie Stayt provided further details of the devastating incident, explaining, “Alice, Elsie Dot Stancombe, and Bebe King were killed in a knife attack last July. Both Alice and Bebe were pupils at Churchdown Primary School, which is now planning to build a playground in memory of the two girls.” The revelation of plans to construct a memorial playground underscores the community’s commitment to preserving the memory of those lost and offering a space for healing.
The program then shifted to a pre-recorded feature, where Alice’s bereaved parents, Sergio and Alex, visited the primary school for the first time since their daughter’s passing. During the moving report, Alex recalled the early signs of her daughter’s passion, saying, “She started dancing when she was 16 months. She did ballet, then she was in the academy, and she was born to be a star.” Her reminiscence captured the bittersweet pride and deep sorrow of a mother remembering the joy Alice once brought into her life.
Reflecting on the significance of the planned playground, Alex added, “For us, it is really important to make this happen. She would have been happy, and I am sure she is proud of us doing this.” Her words resonated deeply with viewers, serving as a call for both remembrance and action.
The touching segment sparked an outpouring of emotional responses on social media. One viewer commented, “Very sad and heartbreaking….. family should’ve felt safe and secure living here but this country has let them down.” Another shared, “I have watched the parents of the young girl, Alice murdered in Southport on @BBCBreakfast this morning, and it breaks my heart.”
A third viewer noted, “At last, a decent segment on @bbcbreakfast regarding the community in Southport and what they’ve been doing post the murder of the three little girls. An amazing and human community project. Very touching story.” Additional reactions included, “Heartbreaking story about Alice Aguiar on #BBCBreakfast,” and “Inspirational to see Alice’s parents with @ChurchtownSch Headteacher Jinnie Payne on BBC Breakfast to talk about plans to raise funds for a new playground at the school in Alice and Bebe’s memory.”
This moving broadcast not only honored the memory of Alice and her friends but also highlighted the enduring strength of a community determined to support its members and remember its lost stars.
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