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During a live interview about Tory student loan policies, the segment descended into chaos when Martin Lewis unexpectedly stormed onto the set. Lewis abandoned his off-camera position to confront Badenoch directly, leading to a heated exchange where both parties frequently talked over one another while debating debt repayment thresholds and interest rates.

The argument centered on the Conservative "New Deal for Young People," which proposes cutting interest rates for certain loans. Lewis argued that the repayment threshold is a more significant financial burden than interest. Badenoch defended her policy as relief for those whose debt isn't decreasing, claiming she is the first to honestly address the failing system.

Public reaction to the clash was deeply divided, with some viewers praising Lewis for his passion. However, many others criticized the coordinated ambush, describing the behavior of the presenters as rude and uncomfortable to watch. Critics noted that Badenoch remained graceful under pressure despite being ganged up on by Lewis and co-host Ed Balls.

Following the broadcast, Lewis issued a grovelling apology on social media for "gate-crashing" the interview. He admitted the topic was life-impacting but praised Badenoch for being courteous, noting she handled the interruption better than he would have. He expressed a desire to meet and discuss the technicalities of student finance more calmly.

Badenoch responded to the apology by accepting the meeting and stating she enjoys a "feisty debate." Surprisingly, both agreed that current loans are a scam. Despite the initial tension, the exchange ended with a mutual commitment to find practical solutions for young people struggling with high levels of university debt.