British TV presenter reacts to mum's Halloween invention live on air

British TV presenter Simon McCoy has been caught making a snide comment following the airing of a story about a mum's invention designed to keep trick-or-treaters safe.

Arkansas mum Brandy Bullock devised the contraption that involves a remote control doorbell, orange PVC pipe and connectors.

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The invention was explained by McCoy, 59, on BBC, with the presenter beginning the story as per the script, saying: "A mother in Arkansas has come up with a 'candy chute' to ensure that sweets can be delivered on October the 31st. It's basically an arrangement of PVC pipe, spray paint and connectors.

WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE TO HEAR MCCOY'S REACTION TO THE INVENTION.

"Add to that a remote control door bell, a bucket and the transaction, it's..."

At this point he trails off, seemingly unimpressed with the mum's innovation and is seen looking off camera at the footage before picking up the script and saying: "It is entirely contactless." He then adds: "As will be her social life."

McCoy's comment was quickly shared on Twitter, with one person saying: "Oh my god I knew to expect something because of your tweet, but that legitimately shocked me. So funny".

Another said: "Why is @BBCSimonMcCoy the best?! Seriously the only joyous thing about the news!"

"Ahh, your dry sense of humour always makes me laugh!" said another fan. "Thanks again for another giggle!"

"Classic McCoy," another commented.

Other's weren't as impressed with McCoy's reaction to the mum's invention, particularly because reported COVID-19 cases in both the UK and the US have reached new heights, prompting speculation both are heading for a second lockdown.

Bullock explained her invention on local TV ahead of Halloween 2020, saying: "We just wanted to have an option so people could still be involved in Halloween and kind of make it fun for the kids.

"It makes them feel special and it's something that's not normal, but at least it still celebrates that thing," she said.

And it turns out Bullock wasn't the only one to have this idea. Twitter was filled with similar devices designed by parents determined to keep kids safe during Halloween 2020.