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BBC Breakfast fans concerned for Carol Kirkwood amid latest show shake up

24 June 2024 , 08:39
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The presenter was sent on assignment - much to the ire of watchers
The presenter was sent on assignment - much to the ire of watchers

BBC Breakfast fans were left fuming this morning after the latest show shake-up.

Jon Kay, 54, took to the airwaves to present Monday's edition of the flagship programme alongside guest host Sarah Campbell, 51.

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Fans were concerned for Carol Kirkwood on BBC BreakfastCredit: BBC
The longtime meteorologist went live from a lido in South East London
The longtime meteorologist went live from a lido in South East LondonCredit: BBC
Viewers worried about the star being directly exposed to the sun for so long
Viewers worried about the star being directly exposed to the sun for so longCredit: bbc

The anchor was given a new co-host as Sally Nugent, 52, was mysteriously absent from the show.

In another change, longtime meteorologist Carol Kirkwood did not appear in either of her usual spots.

She normally presents the latest weather forecasts from either the Salford studio or from London's New Broadcasting House.

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But due to the soaring temperatures across the country, BBC Breakfast bosses decided she should be out on location.

Carol, 62, went live from Charlton Lido in Greenwich to deliver her updates in an outside broadcast.

Although the swimmers behind her stayed cool in the water, viewers noted subtle changes in the look of the presenter.

With every update, they thought the former Strictly Come Dancing star was getting sunburnt, especially on her chest.

They took to X - formerly known as Twitter - in droves as they slammed the show for exposing Carol to such heat and not putting her in the shade.

One viewer raged: "So @carolkirkwood presenting weather heat alert on @BBCBreakfast in direct sunlight & getting sunburn on her chest??…. COME ON #BBCBreakfast put our lovely Carol in some shade….. SET AN EXAMPLE."

A second noted: "National treasure Carol Kirkwood seems to have caught the sun. Dont forget your suncream Carol."

Whilst a third stated: "Carol, you are really red now."

"Oops! Carol forgot her sunscreen at the weekend," wrote a fourth viewer.

As a fifth penned: "Carol is getting more pink with every weather update. Please slap on the Factor 50."

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Another posted: "As soon as the UK hits temps of mid to high 20s, #BBCBreakfast send Carol to do the weather by a lido."

This is not the first time the show has come under fire when it comes to reporting extreme weather conditions.

Fans previously slammed BBC Breakfast for it's "shameful" reporting during the killer Storm Babet.

They said production staffers were "careless" to send multiple reporters - who they claimed were of of their depth - to various affected locations.

Carol usually reports from the Salford-based studio, pictured, or London's New Broadcasting House
Carol usually reports from the Salford-based studio, pictured, or London's New Broadcasting HouseCredit: carolkirkwood_bbc/Instagram
Bosses today sent her outside to report on the soaring temperatures
Bosses today sent her outside to report on the soaring temperaturesCredit: BBC
Sarah Campbell filled in for usual Monday host Sally Nugent
Sarah Campbell filled in for usual Monday host Sally NugentCredit: BBC
Sally was mysteriously absent from the breakfast show
Sally was mysteriously absent from the breakfast showCredit: BBC

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