BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent has returned to the show after an extended holiday, much to the relief of viewers who had expressed concern over her absence. The 52-year-old had been off air for several weeks, with Sarah Campbell filling in alongside Jon Kay.
During her break in the Maldives, Nugent shared a video of herself walking on a white sandy beach and expressed her excitement about returning to work. 'Home from a dreamy holiday and excited to get back to work,' she told her followers on social media.
Her absence on Monday sparked speculation among fans, with some questioning whether she had left the show permanently. One viewer asked on X: '@BBCBreakfast where is @sallynugent?' Another wrote: '@BBCBreakfast no Sally again? Hope she's not ill.'
Nugent's break comes after she participated in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special, following a difficult period in her personal life. She announced her split from husband Gavin Hawthorn in May after 13 years of marriage, with the couple sharing a teenage son.
Sarah Campbell confirmed Nugent's return on Monday, posting a picture with Jon Kay and guests Angela Rippon and her Strictly partner Kai Widdrington. She thanked viewers for their support and announced Nugent's long-awaited comeback to the BBC show.
