EXCLUSIVE: The BBC is in the hunt for a alternative for climate presenter Carol Kirkwood.
Carol Kirkwood has stepped down from BBC Breakfast after being a climate presenter for many years.
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BBC Breakfast star Carol Kirkwood bought emotional whereas sitting on the well-known purple couch earlier this week to announce she was quitting the programme after greater than 25 years as a climate presenter. The 63-year-old fought again tears as she admitted the announcement was “actually laborious for me to say this”. Carol, who needs to spend extra time travelling along with her husband, advised hosts Sally Nugent and Jon Kay: “I did not need to get emotional, however you two are my mates, and I like you dearly.
“I need to spend extra time with my attractive husband, Steve. We’re ships that move within the night time, so I am actually wanting ahead to doing that. We need to journey as properly.” She famous: “I’ve liked my job, I’ve liked working on the BBC, however I like my husband greater than my job.” Following her ultimate day on display, 5 potential replacements for Carol have been revealed to Specific.co.uk.
5. Simon King 14/1
The meteorologist and Royal Air Power (RAF) officer’s odds are positioned at 14/1. Simon, who made headlines for serving to ship his child daughter, has been a part of BBC Climate since 2008. He presents throughout the complete BBC Information output and continues to undertake RAF assignments.
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4. Sarah Keith-Lucas 8/1
Sarah, who hails from Hastings, started presenting BBC Climate in 2008 and in addition hosts climate documentaries on BBC World Information and BBC Information. As well as, she’s shared climate updates on the BBC present, Countryfile. The meteorologist’s Instagram bio reads: “BBC Climate presenter. Lover of the nice open air, canine walks, tenting, snowboarding and boats. Household, mates and good meals make me smile.”
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3. Hellen Willetts 11/2
The 51-year-old frequently seems on numerous BBC Information programmes to ship the climate forecast. The Cheshire-born meteorologist joined BBC Climate in 1997 and was awarded the TRIC award for finest TV climate presenter in March 2006. She’s additionally performed badminton internationally for Wales!
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2 Tomasz Schafernaker 4/1
Betway have positioned Tomasz Schafernaker at 4/1 to interchange Carol. The 47-year-old is a Polish-British meteorologist who works for BBC Climate. Tomasz, who studied on the College of Studying, joined the BBC Climate Centre 26 years in the past, the place he labored as a broadcast assistant. That very same yr, he turned a presenter, making him the youngest man to host BBC Climate.
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