Carol Kirkwood stepped out with a smile on her face after her emotional final appearance on BBC Breakfast. But behind that cheerful exterior, the weather legend couldn’t escape one last brutal parting shot from co-host Naga Munchetty.
At 63, Carol bid a tearful farewell after 25 years with the BBC, her final forecast leaving fans heartbroken. Despite the emotion of the day, Carol looked incredibly upbeat as she left her Manchester hotel the day after her last show, casually dressed in a navy tracksuit, loading gifts and flowers into a waiting car.
Carol Kirkwood looked in great spirits as she stepped out after her final BBC Breakfast show – despite Naga Munchetty’s brutal parting dig at her
On her final day in the studio, Carol was surrounded by her co-stars, including Jon Kay, Sally Nugent, Nina Warhurst, and Peter Ruddick. But it was Naga’s parting words that caused quite a stir.
After playing some of Carol’s best moments from the show, Naga joked: “I’m just waiting for the countdown for you to go!” This comment sparked a mix of laughter in the studio, but viewers at home were far from impressed. Many took to social media, accusing Naga of trying to embarrass Carol with her ‘jokey’ dig.
One viewer wrote: “Maybe Naga and Carol really didn’t get on…”; another said, “Where was Naga’s tribute to Carol like everyone else got?”
Despite the playful moment, Naga later softened her words, giving Carol a final tribute with a gift of a Little Miss Sunshine picture and a warm message.
As Carol prepared to leave, there were also emotional tributes from BBC colleagues, including heartfelt messages from stars like Sue Barker, Zoe Ball, and Chris Evans, who all praised Carol for her dedication to the weather desk and her unwavering charm.
But even as Carol appeared to hold it together on screen, fans could see that her farewell was not easy. During the show, she fought back tears as she reflected on her decades-long career. She also spoke openly about her desire to spend more time with her husband, Steve Randall, as she exited the studio for the final time.
Carol’s last weather report was met with warm well-wishes from her co-stars, including a surprise video tribute from Canadian rockstar Bryan Adams, who thanked Carol for all her great weather reports over the years.
“That was lovely,” Carol said, visibly moved by the outpouring of love.
Despite the emotional goodbyes, Carol was resolute in her decision, explaining: “It’s time for a new chapter. A bit more time with Steve, and perhaps the luxury of watching the weather instead of presenting it.”
“It’s going to be weird,” she added. “I’ll miss the crew, the viewers… it hasn’t quite hit me yet.”
Carol’s final goodbye may have been bittersweet, but she leaves behind a legacy of smiles and sunshine that viewers will miss dearly.
Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/
