SEE: Darren Maule's mug shots!

Everyone has their favourite coffee mug, tea cup or water bottle.

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Many of us won't let anyone else near it because it is so near and dear to our hearts and we would be heartbroken if something were to happen to it!

Okay, that's maybe a bit dramatic, but you know what we mean.

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You definitely tend to be a little bit more protective over your favourite mug and you won't just let anyone use it. (Also: coronavirus.)

Being a Breakfast show host, Darren Maule has many coffee cups that he uses daily.

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Unfortunately, after a post-show meeting on Monday, disaster struck when one of his favourites slipped from his fingers and crashed to the floor.

Of course it had shattered to pieces and was no more.

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Since then, he has been having trouble finding a new mug he likes, so he decided to reach out to some of his favourite people - YOU!

We asked you, our wonderful listeners, to send us pictures of the mugs you would want to send Darren and you did not disappoint.

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Take a listen below to hear Darren share the tale of the broken beverage holder, as well as which new mug will be joining his collection:

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Main image courtesy of East Coast Radio