The BBC’s breakfast couch looked a little different on Monday morning as regular presenter Jon Kay was not on the show.
The journalist usually co-hosts the program with Sally Nugent from Monday to Wednesday each week, but has been replaced by Ben Thompson, who regularly stands in when the main presenters are away.
© BBCBen Thompson and Sally Nugent hosted the show on Monday
Although Jon hasn’t addressed his absence from the show, it’s likely that he’s simply having an off day after a busy few weeks. Not only was Jon the host BBC Breakfast three days a week, but also co-hosts Saturday Live on BBC Radio 4 with Nikki Bedi since the beginning of August.
The 53-year-old announced his new hosting gig last month, explaining that listeners can tune in for the next six weeks to hear him on the show. “Well this is a treat for me,” he tweeted, now X. “Presenting #bbcsaturdaylive with the great @nikkibedi on @bbcradio4 for the next six weeks.”
© BBCJon Kay was absent from Monday’s show
Jon’s absence from BBC Breakfast comes amid the return of his co-star Sally after a short holiday abroad. The 52-year-old traveled to Spain last week to enjoy the last of his summer holidays before the start of the new term.
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Sally Nugent shares a sun-kissed beach selfie after taking a break from BBC BreakfastTaking to Instagram on Sunday, Sally posted a series of snaps from her trip, including a stunning sun-kissed beach selfie in which the reporter is seen wearing dark shoes and a white robe.
“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.”
© Sally Nugent/Instagram Sally posted a stunning beach selfie from her holiday in Spain
Sally’s followers were quick to comment on the post, with many praising the star’s glamorous selfie. One person wrote: “Stunning and gorgeous as always,” while another added: “Great photos, you look great too.”
Sally’s former BBC Breakfast co-star Dan Walker also left a comment. Teasing Sally, he joked, “Get back to work you lazy bum,” adding a laugh and a heart-eyed emoji. In her reply, Sally wrote: “@mrdanwalker that’s vital research for my new food/travel show,” dropping a winking emoji.
Sally and Jon aren’t the only presenters to have been absent from the show in recent weeks as Nina Warhurst and Emma Vardy have both been away on maternity leave.
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Nina, who is the business manager of the program, gave birth to her baby girl, Nancy, in July. Sally and Jon announced the good news on BBC Breakfast. Watch the video below.
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Meanwhile, Emma, who has been filling in for Nina since she quit at the end of June, announced the birth of her baby boy Jag Fionn in August. Sharing a sweet selfie of the star cradling her newborn, she wrote on Instagram: “Introducing my best breaking news ever. Baby boy Jago Fionn has arrived.
© Emma Vardy/InstagramEmma Vardy gave birth to her son Jago Fionn in August
“Just a few hours old, I’m a little camera shy. A big thank you to the dedicated and talented midwives and doctors at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast for looking after us so well,” she wrote, adding: “Enthralled and so in love.”
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