Carol Kirkwoodâs farewell to BBC Breakfast is just around the corner, and fans are struggling to come to terms with the news. After more than 25 years of delivering weather reports, Carol confirmed that April 1st will be her very last shift on the beloved morning show. And no, itâs not an April Foolâs joke!
âI canât believe itâs come around so quickly,â Carol shared with co-hosts Sally Nugent and Jon Kay on March 11th. The announcement, though expected, has left fans emotional, and Carol herself admitted the reality of leaving is starting to sink in.
The Countdown Begins 
Jon jokingly asked, âHow many sleeps do you have left?â To which Carol replied, âEight.â After decades of early mornings, sheâs already made plans for her post-BBC Breakfast life. âThe first thing I need to do when I leave is throw my alarm in the bin,â she laughed.
While excited for the future, Carol admitted, âItâs going to be sad.â Sheâll miss her co-hosts, the viewers, and the team sheâs worked with for so long. âItâs a really happy thing, but Iâm going to miss you guys and everyone. Viewers as well â everyone.â
Why Sheâs Leaving BBC Breakfast 
Carol previously shared that sheâs stepping away from the show to spend more time with her husband, Steve, whom she married just a few years ago. âWeâre like ships that pass in the night,â Carol said. Now, sheâs looking forward to cherishing more moments together with him.
Fans Say Goodbye with Heartfelt Messages 
After the news broke, fans flooded social media with messages of sadness. One fan shared, âCannot believe youâre leaving on April 1st. I loved you, Carol Kirkwood â donât want you to leave.â Another simply wrote, âIâm not ready.â
One fan even joked, âYou deserve all the lie-ins!â after years of grueling early starts.

A True BBC Breakfast Legend 
Carolâs departure marks the end of an era on BBC Breakfast. As she bids farewell to the show that made her a household name, her loyal viewers will certainly miss her bright, familiar presence every morning.
Make sure to mark your calendars for April 1stâitâll be a bittersweet goodbye as Carol moves on to a new chapter in her life.
 Donât miss the final moments of Carol on BBC Breakfast â set your reminders now!


