BBC Breakfast Presenter Luxmy Gopal Shares Emotional Farewell to Departing Co-Star
BBC Breakfast host Luxmy Gopal has been inundated with messages of support from fans and colleagues after posting a personal and emotional tribute to her departing co-presenter, Ben Boulos. The announcement came as Gopal offered a rare glimpse into her demanding weekly schedule, which culminated in bidding a fond farewell to her long-time colleague on the iconic red sofa.
Behind-the-Scenes Glimpse and Fan Reaction
Accompanied by a series of behind-the-scenes photographs from the BBC studios, Luxmy Gopal penned a candid social media post detailing her hectic week. "A week or so of breaking news (as usual!), BBC studios B, D & E, out & about live, News Channel, London, Breakfast, and saying bye to @benmboulos," she wrote.
The post prompted an immediate and warm response from her followers. One admirer commented, "You seem so busy! Always enjoy seeing Ben, is he leaving?" to which Gopal simply replied, "Yes, he is." Another supporter added, "Lots of love and respect for you always, of course, hope your new week is going well so far xx." A third fan praised the images, stating, "Brilliant pics, Luxmy." The sentiment was echoed by a colleague who wrote, "It was lovely working with you on the weekend."
Ben Boulos Announces His Departure On-Air
Ben Boulos had previously revealed his decision to leave BBC Breakfast during a broadcast earlier in January. In his final sign-off, he addressed the audience directly, sharing the significant career news. "Just before we finish, just to share a bit of news, this is my last appearance on Breakfast for the time being, I am off to take a job elsewhere, but I will miss this place and this programme a lot," Boulos stated.
As he spoke, co-host Luxmy Gopal offered a supportive smile and reached across to touch his shoulder in a gesture of camaraderie. Boulos continued, "I have had the most wonderful time on Breakfast, thank you to the brilliant teams we work with and above all. Thank you to everyone watching at home for letting me be part of your mornings, it has been a pleasure and a real privilege."
Luxmy Gopal then concluded the segment with a heartfelt send-off. "But for now, from Ben for the final time, and from me - enjoy the rest of your day and have a lovely Sunday afternoon, whatever you are up to. And goodbye, Ben! Take care, goodbye," she said.
Documenting the Final Day on Social Media
Following his on-air announcement, Ben Boulos took to Instagram to share a clip documenting his very last day on the programme. He captioned the video, "One last time... Get ready with me and have a rare glimpse #behindthescenes during my last appearance on @bbcbreakfast - today, Sunday 11 Jan 2026."
In the footage, Boulos expressed his disbelief at the situation. "I can't quite believe it, it's quite surreal," he remarked while arriving at the BBC studios at 4.30am. He added, "Here we go, onto the red sofa, one last time."
BBC Breakfast, a staple of British morning television, continues to broadcast every morning at 6am on BBC One. The departure of Ben Boulos marks a notable change for the programme's presenting team, with Luxmy Gopal's public farewell underscoring the close bonds formed behind the scenes.
