Beloved BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood has announced she will be leaving the broadcaster in April, marking the end of a remarkable tenure spanning more than a quarter of a century. The 63-year-old Met Office-trained forecaster made the emotional revelation live on BBC Breakfast this morning, visibly struggling to contain her feelings as she shared the news with viewers.
An Emotional On-Air Announcement
Carol Kirkwood joined presenters Sally Nugent and Jon Kay on the programme's sofa immediately after delivering her regular weather forecast. In a moment that caught both her colleagues and the audience by surprise, Kirkwood found it difficult to get her words out, her voice breaking with emotion as she addressed the nation.
'So, I'm going to be leaving - and it's really hard, really hard for me to say this because I love my job,' she told the BBC Breakfast team, her genuine affection for her role evident in every syllable. The veteran presenter, known for her cheerful demeanour and accurate forecasts, appeared choked up during the announcement, highlighting the personal significance of this career transition.
A Quarter-Century Broadcasting Legacy
Carol Kirkwood's departure represents the end of an era for BBC weather broadcasting. Having joined the corporation over 25 years ago, she has become one of the most recognisable and trusted faces in British television meteorology. Her Met Office training provided the technical foundation for forecasts that have guided millions of viewers through Britain's famously changeable weather patterns.
Throughout her extensive career, Kirkwood has established herself as a mainstay of morning television, bringing warmth and professionalism to early risers across the country. Her ability to explain complex meteorological concepts in accessible language, combined with her natural on-screen presence, has made her a favourite among BBC Breakfast audiences for generations.
The announcement comes as breaking news, with further details about Kirkwood's future plans and the circumstances surrounding her departure expected to emerge in the coming days. The broadcasting community and loyal viewers alike will be watching closely as one of television's most enduring weather presenters prepares to write the final chapter of her BBC career.
