The hosts of BBC Breakfast marked a special milestone on Tuesday as they celebrated some 'exciting' news about their former co-star Carol Kirkwood. The beloved weather presenter left BBC Breakfast last month after 28 years with the broadcaster.
During the latest edition of the programme, Sally Nugent and Jon Kay revealed that Carol has been nominated in the National Television Awards longlist in the Best TV Presenter category. Sally said: 'There's also some exciting news for our friend, Carol - Carol Kirkwood. Just a month after she switched off the alarm clock, she has been nominated as Best TV Presenter, recognising more than 25 years on the television.'
Jon added: '25 years of commitment to umbrellas, wet weather gear,' before Sally corrected: 'If she was here, she'd actually say 28. Why are we always saying more than 25? It's 28.'
The presenters also shared that two documentaries made by the BBC Breakfast team have been nominated in the Authored Documentary category: 'Our Girls: The Southport Families' and 'Sir Chris Hoy: Cancer, Courage and Me'. BBC Breakfast itself is also in the Daytime category.
Carol left BBC Breakfast in January, saying she wanted to travel and spend more time with her husband, Steve Randall. Her last show was on April 1, where she gave a heartfelt goodbye speech live on air. The National Television Awards ceremony will take place in September.
