Carol Kirkwood left viewers and her co-host Sally Nugent in tears as she revealed she’s leaving BBC Breakfast after an incredible 27 years with the show. The beloved weather presenter, 63, fought back tears while sharing the emotional news live on air earlier this year, confirming her departure will be on April 1. 
“I’ve loved every minute of it,” she said, admitting that stepping away from a job she truly loves was incredibly difficult. “This has been an absolute privilege,” Carol said, thanking both her colleagues and viewers for their unwavering support throughout her decades-long career.
“It’s Really Hard for Me to Say This…”
Carol’s announcement was filled with raw emotion, as she shared the difficult decision with co-host Sally Nugent. Choking up, Carol said, “I’m going to be leaving — and it’s really hard, really hard for me to say this because I love my job.”
Trying to lighten the mood, Carol joked, “But it’s great — I don’t want to be coming in in my Zimmer frame saying: ‘I can’t reach the Northern Isles anymore!’”
Carol went on to explain that the decision was fueled by a desire to spend more time with her husband, Steve Randall, whom she married at the end of 2023. “We only got married a couple of years ago and we’re ships that pass in the night,” she explained. “So I’m really looking forward to that.”
Carol, who also plans to focus on writing novels and travel, emphasized that while she loved her job, she loved her husband even more. “I love my job, but I love my husband more than my job,” she said.
“End of an Era” – Emotional Reactions from Fans and Colleagues
Carol’s tearful goodbye sparked an outpouring of emotion from colleagues and fans alike. Former BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker perfectly summed up the mood, tweeting: “End of an era.”
Others, like Victoria Derbyshire, simply posted: “Nooooooooo!”
Fans flooded social media with heartfelt tributes. One viewer shared, “Carol Kirkwood will always be the best weather presenter. She always brightens my day, always smiling and explaining storms so calmly. Will miss her so much.”
Another added, “Carol Kirkwood retiring? The only forecast left is clouds and tears.”
Carol’s departure marks the end of a cherished chapter for BBC Breakfast viewers. The familiar face of the weather desk will certainly be missed by many, but her fans are wishing her well as she steps into this next exciting phase of her life. 🌦️
Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/
