BBC Breakfast presenter Emma Vardy made her return to the show on Sunday morning, July 5, after a five-month maternity leave. She last appeared on the programme in early February before taking time off to give birth to her second child.
Fans Welcome Back the Beloved Presenter
Viewers tuned in to see Vardy alongside host Roger Johnston as they covered the latest headlines, including England's upcoming World Cup match against Mexico. Although Vardy did not directly address her comeback, fans quickly took to social media to express their excitement.
One user on X wrote: "#BBCBreakfast Nice to see Emma Vardy back on TV looking absolutely fabulous." Another replied: "She's great." A third added: "Great to see @EmmaVardyTV Back on BBC Breakfast #bbcbreakfast."
Vardy's Maternity Leave Announcement
Vardy signed off on her last show before maternity leave on February 1, telling viewers: "Right, well, that's nearly it for us today. And my last show before mat leave! Bye!" Co-host Roger Johnston wished her "good luck," to which she replied: "I'll be back... see you."
She gave birth to her second son, Rocky Beau, on February 9, 2026, announcing the news on Instagram with a series of photos from the hospital. She wrote: "Rocky Beau 09.02.26. Finally, news of the most beautiful story I can report. Born in water. We are more in love than you can imagine. A huge amount of gratitude and appreciation for the staff at the midwife-led Manchester Birth Centre at Wythenshawe."
Colleagues Congratulate the New Mother
Vardy's co-stars quickly congratulated her, with Jon Kay calling the news 'fantastic' and Nina Warhurst welcoming the 'little one' into the world. Rocky is Vardy's second child with husband Aaron Adams; their first son, Jago, was born in 2023.
BBC Breakfast airs on BBC One weekdays from 6am.
