Carol Kirkwood Announces Emotional Exit From BBC After 25 Years on Screen
One of the most familiar and trusted faces on British television is preparing to step away and for millions of viewers, it marks the end of a daily ritual that has quietly shaped their mornings for decades.
Carol Kirkwood, the long-standing BBC Breakfast weather presenter, has announced she will leave the BBC after more than 25 years with the broadcaster. The news was shared live on air and it was deeply personal. Fighting back tears, Kirkwood explained this was not an easy decision, but one that felt right at this stage of her life.
For a global audience, it is important to understand just how significant her role has been. Kirkwood is not simply a weather presenter. Since joining the BBC in the late 1990s, she has become a constant presence in homes across the UK, delivering forecasts with warmth, clarity and reassurance. From major national moments to everyday routines, her calm delivery helped viewers plan their lives and in times of extreme weather, often guided them through uncertainty.
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She officially joined BBC Breakfast as its main weather presenter in 2010, but her career with the BBC began much earlier, behind the scenes. Over time, she trained with the Met Office, mastered live broadcasting and built a reputation for accuracy and trust. Her work took her far beyond the studio, reporting from major sporting events, royal occasions and live outdoor broadcasts in all conditions.
Kirkwood has explained that her decision is rooted in life beyond the camera. She wants to spend more time with her husband, Steve, after years of early mornings and demanding schedules. She also plans to travel, something many viewers will recognise as a long-delayed dream after decades of commitment to live television.
Why does this matter? Because broadcasting is built on trust and figures like Carol Kirkwood are rare. In an era of rapid media change, she represented stability. Her departure is not just a career milestone, it is a reminder of how deeply broadcasters can become part of public life without seeking the spotlight.
BBC leadership has praised her contribution, calling her work exceptional and her presence irreplaceable. She will leave in April, closing a chapter that has shaped morning television for a generation.
As audiences prepare to say goodbye, the impact of her career is already clear. She leaves with respect, affection and a legacy built on consistency, professionalism and human connection.
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