BBC Breakfast viewers rejoice over hosting shake up as star is replaced

06 May 2024 , 08:09
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Two of the usual star presenters did not appear as viewers very much took note
Two of the usual star presenters did not appear as viewers very much took note

BBC BREAKFAST viewers have rejoiced over the bank holiday hosting shake up.

Long-time presenters Jon Kay, 54, and Sally Nugent, 52, usually take to the airwaves every Monday.

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Jon Kay welcomed viewers as usual as they tuned into BBC BreakfastCredit: BBC
However, Nina Warhurst filled in for Sally Nugent as she took time off
However, Nina Warhurst filled in for Sally Nugent as she took time offCredit: BBC
Sarah Keith-Lucas presented the weather instead of Carole Kirkwood
Sarah Keith-Lucas presented the weather instead of Carole KirkwoodCredit: BBC

However, viewers tuned into the bank holiday edition to find some different names at the helm of the show.

Jon was sat in his usual position on the iconic red sofa, however his usual co-host Sally appeared to be missing.

Instead, Nina Warhurst, 43, filled-in as the main female presenter after she recently returned from maternity leave.

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She sat alongside Jon to give viewers the latest news updates as they wake up on the bank holiday.

This is as Sally presumably took some much-needed down time away from BBC Breakfast.

Meanwhile, weather presenter Carol Kirkwood was also missing from the programme as she was replaced by Sarah Keith-Lucas, 42.

John Watson was also missing from his usual sport slot as Chetan Pathak appeared in the studio instead.

Fans flocked to social media as they praised Nina's return to the corporation's flagship breakfast programme.

Taking to X - formerly known as Twitter - they gushed over her presenting skills as they lavished her with praise.

One fan wrote: "#BBCBreakfast Nina definitely is the number 1 female presenter she is so easy to relate to."

As a second penned: "What a lovely surprise to find lovely smiley Nina Warhurst sitting on the sofa. Much better than that miserable Sally Nugent!"

This was as a third wrote: "I do like the nonsense chit-chat in the morning, always cheers me up! Nina & Jon always great together! @NinaWarhurst @jonkay01#BBCBreakfast."

And a fourth added: "#BBCBreakfast with northern Nina instead of Silly Sally is a much easier watch."

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However not everyone was happy with the programme, as the BBC covered the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest.

Controversy arose amid Israel's participation in the global competition as organisers unfairly recieved calls to boycott the show.

Russia was previously banned from taking part as the EBU (European Broadcasting Union) insisted the situation in Gaza "is different".

As a pre-recorded report aired on the show, viewers couldn't help but leave sarcasting comments.

"Eurovision love in again ????#bbcbreakfast," stated one viewer.

As another posted: "Oh good. Eurovision #BBCBreakfast," alongside a sarcastic GIF.

A different duo appeared in the Manchester studio to give viewers the latest news
A different duo appeared in the Manchester studio to give viewers the latest newsCredit: BBC
Viewers flocked to social media as they praised Nina's presenting skills
Viewers flocked to social media as they praised Nina's presenting skillsCredit: BBC
Sally Nugent appeared to be missing from the set as she took some much needed downtime
Sally Nugent appeared to be missing from the set as she took some much needed downtimeCredit: BBC
Chetan Pathak appeared in the studio instead of John Watson
Chetan Pathak appeared in the studio instead of John WatsonCredit: BBC

Joshua Rom

UK daytime TV, Twitter, BBC ONE, BBC Breakfast, BBC, Bank Holidays, Sally Nugent, Nina Warhurst, Jon Kay, Carol Kirkwood

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