BBC Breakfast star Jon Kay paid a touching tribute to the show’s hard-working team following the format change on Tuesday, when the journalist hosted the show from Langstone Harbor in Hampshire.
On Instagram, Jon shared a series of clips from the episode, which explored the problem of sewage pollution along the coast and in our waterways.
He captioned it: “Incredibly lucky to be working with such a talented, professional and lovely group on #bbcbreakfast.
“This morning’s external broadcast in #Portsmouth was a huge technical and editorial challenge…
“We had to deal with some complex politics and new BBC data on sewage and water pollution – while also making the most of a beautiful sunny morning in #LangstoneHarbour. Too many clever colleagues to name here, but a special shout out to…
“Mandy, our drone camera crew…Elliot, our lighting maestro…And Katie who oversaw the entire production.”
© BBCJon hosted the show from Langstone Harbor in Hampshire on Tuesday
Praising his colleague, forecaster Carol Kirkwood, he continued: “And, as always, wonderful work with the amazing Carol Kirkwood,” adding: “(Group photo includes the @portsmouthuni team who hosted us on the roof of their science building marina).”
Viewers of the show were quick to praise the program in the comments section, with one person writing: “@jonkay01 really enjoyed it, we were glued before work/school this morning!” while another added: “It was absolute class.”
Viewers praised Jon’s coverage of the sewage pollution problem
While Jon and Carol reported from Hampshire, relief presenters Ben Boulos and Tina Daheley held down the fort in the studio at Salford’s Media City, updating viewers on the latest news headlines.
Meanwhile, main presenter Sally Nugent, who usually co-presents with Jon at the start of each week, was absent from the program on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Sally recently returned to the UK after a short trip to San Sebastián, Spain. The 52-year-old took to Instagram on Sunday to post a series of photos from her vacation, including a stunning beach selfie in which the star is seen wearing dark shades and a white robe.
© Sally Nugent/Instagram Sally Nugent shared a stunning beach selfie from her holiday in Spain
“No more prawns in San Sebastián,” she wrote in the caption. “I think we’ve eaten them all. Back on the @bbcbreakfast sofa tomorrow from 6. Join us if you can x.”
Fans praised Sally’s glowing look in the selfie, with one person writing: “Wow stunning. Hope you’re having a great time,” while another added: “Stunning as always.”
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Although Sally didn’t mention the reason for her absence from Wednesday’s show, it’s possible she was lying after a late night at the National Television Awards on Tuesday.
© Sally Nugent/InstagramSally Nugent on the NTA red carpet with Rob Burrow and his family
The BBC Breakfast documentary, Rob Burrow – Living with MND, this year, he was in competition for an author’s documentary film, but lost to Lewis Capaldi’s Netflix film, Lewis Capaldi: How I feel now.
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Rob’s documentary, first released in October 2022, follows the rugby league legend and his family as he lives with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
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Sally has followed Rob’s story since his diagnosis in 2019, when doctors told him he only had a year to live, two at most.
© BBCRob Burrow with this family in the BBC documentary, Rob Burrow: Living with MND
Sally previously said of the film: “This film shares the brutal reality of living with motor neurone disease, not just for Rob, but the impact it has on all his family and friends. What he does will have a lasting legacy for people diagnosed today and in the years to come.”
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