Naga Munchetty blasted for 'rude' comments to Carol Kirkwood on BBC Breakfast star's last day
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BBC Breakfast weather legend Carol Kirkwood retires after nearly 30 years
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter After 28 years as a weather presenter, Carol Kirkwood has retired from the BBC and was sent off in a celebration featuring surprise celebrity cameos, a poem read by actor Brian Cox – and a reunion with the energetic dog that famously yanked her off screen in 2021. The ever-upbeat Kirkwood, 63, hosted her final weather update onBBC Breakfast on Wednesday morning (1 April), much to the sadness of viewers and hosts Jon Kay and Sally Nugent . The weather presenter fought back tears while thanking viewers for “letting me be a part of your lives”. The special celebratory episode was packed with tributes to Kirkwood, who received messages from a flurry of recognisable faces, including singer Bryan Adams, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and former BBC Breakfast host Susanna Reid, who recorded a video from her studio on ITV’s Good Morning Britain …
BBC star Emma Vardy bids farewell days after Carol Kirkwood confirms exit
BBC Breakfast star Emma Vardy has bid adieu to the programme, but it’s not goodbye forever. Returning to the sofa on Sunday, Emma, who is expecting her second child with husband, Aaron Adams, confirmed that she’s heading on maternity leave. “Right well, that’s nearly it for us today,” Emma told audiences. And my last show before mat leave!” After her co-presenter, Roger Johnson wished her “good luck,” the TV star noted that she would return. “I’ll be back… see you,” she said, signing off. After wrapping up Sunday’s show, Emma followed up with some behind-the-scenes photos. Among them, the broadcaster was seen carrying a beautiful bouquet of flowers and a gift for her new arrival as she left the studio. As part of the post, Emma also recorded a video in her car. Admitting that it was a “strange feeling” to have left BBC Breakfast, the journalist joked that all she could do was “wait” for her little one to arrive. “Thank you for all of the nice messages, and I will see you on …
Who is Carol Kirkwood as the presenter walks away from the BBC after 25 years
She said although it was “hard” making the decision she feels it is the right one to take a step back. Speaking on camera, she said: “It’s been an absolute privilege to bring you the weather every day. My job is something I’ve never taken for granted and I’ve loved every minute. “From early starts and all manner of forecasts, I’ve shared it with incredible colleagues at BBC Breakfast, BBC Weather and programmes across the BBC. I’d like to thank them for their support and friendship which has meant the world. “And to those watching and listening at home – thank you for all the kindness you have shown me over the years, being part of your mornings has been a joy. This hasn’t been an easy decision to make, but it feels like the right moment to step away. I’ll carry with me the most wonderful memories.” “From major national moments to the everyday forecasts that are such an important part of our audiences’ lives, she has set the gold standard for our accurate, …
BBC Breakfast star Carol Kirkwood leaving channel after more than 25 years
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Carol Kirkwood, best known for presenting BBC Breakfast’s weather coverage, is leaving the BBC after more than 25 years. Kirkwood, 63, said she has “loved every minute” of her time with the corporation, and said her decision to leave wasn’t “an easy” one to make. She made the announcement during Tuesday’s (27 January) episode of BBC Breakfast and became emotional as she explained her decision to presenters Jon Kay and Sally Nugent. “It’s really hard for me to say this because I love my job, I love all of you guys, my weather colleagues, all of the viewers,” she said. “But I don’t want to be coming in on a zimmer frame going, ‘I can’t reach the Northern Isles anymore.’” In a statement, she added: “It feels like the right moment to step away. I’ll carry with me the most wonderful …
Carol Kirkwood Tearfully Announces BBC Breakfast Exit Live On Air
BBC Breakfast staple Carol Kirkwood has announced that she is stepping down from the show after more than 25 years as its resident weather presenter. On Tuesday morning, a tearful Carol told Sally Nugent and Jon Kay: “I am going to be leaving. It’s really hard for me to say this because I love my job, I love all of you guys, my Weather colleagues, every department I’ve worked with and, of course, all the viewers I’ve been so engaged with for many years, but it’s great! I don’t want to be coming in with a zimmerframe like, ‘I can’t reach the northern isles anymore!’.” When Sally joked that the “outlook for you is sunshine all the way”, Carol beamed: “I’m going to be spending more time with Steve, my gorgeous husband. We only got married a couple of years ago and we’re ships that pass in the night, so I’m so looking forward to doing that. “I’ve still got my books, I’ve got a few other bits and pieces, I want to travel as …