BBC Breakfast looked a little different than usual on Tuesday as Sally Nugent hosted the show alone in the studio, while her colleague Jon Kay presented a report from Abergavenny, Wales.
At the start of the programme, Jon explained to viewers that he would be broadcasting from Llanfoist Fawr Primary School for a special edition of the show to celebrate the launch of Britain’s biggest children’s writing competition, 500 Words.
© BBCJon Kay presented a show from a school in Abergavenny, Wales
Meanwhile, Sally updated viewers on the latest news from the studios in Salford’s Media City.
Later in the show, a pre-recorded video saw Jon joined by Sir Lenny Henry, one of the judges of the writing competition, at Buckingham Palace, where the final will take place next year.
During the clip, Lenny read aloud a poem sent by Queen Camilla, asking him to tell viewers how to enter the competition.
© BBCSally Nugent hosted the show alone in the studio on Tuesday
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The competition encourages children aged 5-7 and 8-11 to submit stories for the chance to win a host of prizes, with finalists receiving a £20 National Book Token. Bronze, silver and gold winners of each age group will have their stories read by famous people.
© BBCJon Kay and Sir Lenny Henry at Buckingham Palace
For more details on the competition, which was first launched by radio presenter Chris Evans in 2011, visit the BBC website.
The line-up of BBC Breakfast presenters
© BBC
- Charlie Stayt The journalist joined BBC Breakfast back in 2006 and now co-hosts the show with Naga Munchetty from Thursday to Saturday. Before joining the BBC, Charlie was the main presenter of Five News, leading coverage of 9/11 and the Millennium celebrations.
- Naga Munchetty The presenter joined the line-up of main presenters in 2014. Before landing the role on BBC Breakfast, she appeared on BBC World News as well as BBC Two’s financial affairs programme, Working Lunch.
- Sally Nugent Sally is the show’s main presenter from 2021, replacing Louise Minchin following her departure after 20 years. Sally previously worked as a sports presenter on the show and covered various major sporting events for the BBC, including Emma Raducana’s historic win at the 2021 US Open tennis.
- Jon Kay Newsreader and journalist takes over from Dan Walker following his departure in 2022. He previously worked as a correspondent for BBC News at Six covering major events such as the 2012 London Olympics and the 2015 General Election campaign.
- Carol KirkwoodCarol is the main weather forecaster and has been waking up the nation with weather forecasts on the BBC for 30 years.
- Nina WarhurstNina is the show’s chief business executive, having taken over from Steph McGovern in 2020. She often comes as host on the red sofa when the main hosts are away.
- Ben ThompsonBen is a co-host and regularly fills in for the main hosts when they are away from the red sofa. It can also be seen on BBC News.
- John WatsonJohn is a sports presenter and has worked for the BBC since 2012, providing viewers with all the latest sports news and stories.
The special program on Tuesday is not the only change in BBC Breakfast the last days. Carol Kirkwood returned to the show on Monday after a short break.
The weather anchor received a warm welcome from her colleagues and Sally said, “Morning Carol, welcome back!”
Carol replied, “Thanks Sal, it’s good to be back!”
Viewers of the show were equally pleased to see the Scottish star back in the studio and took to social media to wish her back.
© gettyCarol Kirkwood returned to the show on Monday after some time off
One person wrote on Twitter, now X, “Good morning Carol and everyone reading this. Haven’t seen you in years. Missed you,” while another added: “Morning Carol, glad you’re back.”
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A third fan commented: “Welcome back Carol and good morning.”
During her time off from work, Carol no doubt enjoyed spending some time with her loved ones, including her fiancé Steve Randall.
© Can Nguyen/Shutterstock Carol is engaged to ex-cop Steve Randall
Steve popped the question last year and Carol broke the news live on BBC Breakfast while giving the latest weather report from the Chelsea Flower Show.
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In a recent interview, Carol revealed that she and Steve haven’t set a date yet. Speaking to The Mirror in August, the 61-year-old said: “I want to get married again. We’re very happy and we’re loved and we’re delighted to be together, but we don’t have a wedding date yet.
Sharing her hopes for their big day, she added: “I think we’re going to have an intimate wedding. We don’t just want to squeeze it in, we want it to be a celebration.”
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