BBC Breakfast’s Sally Nugent becomes emotional and says she ‘can’t carry on with show’

BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent became visibly emotional on Tuesday while introducing the show.

The 51-year-old broadcaster held back tears and said she didn’t think she could continue her presenting duties during a poignant segment on guide dogs.

Sally and her co-star Jon Kay, who were joined on the show by some furry friends, raised awareness amid the current shortage of volunteer guide dogs.

Sad: BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent became visibly emotional on Tuesday while hosting the show alongside co-star Jon Kay

After the video played, the cameras returned to show the presenters in the studio. Sally was overcome with emotion as she put her hands to her face and sighed ‘wow’, while Jon asked her if she was okay.

Sally jokingly replied, ‘No. I don’t think she can continue. However, what an amazing thing to be able to work with a dog like that and then take it to the next stage of your work.”

Jon said: “I’m surprised there’s a shortage, I would have thought there would be people lining up around the block, but I guess that’s quite a commitment, isn’t it?”

Emotional: The broadcaster, 51, fought back tears and said she didn’t think she would be able to continue her hosting duties during a poignant segment on guide dogs.

Earlier in the morning, Sally wrote on Twitter: “On BBC Breakfast the latest on strikes, masks and an update on the situation for people waiting for guide dogs.” Here is Sofia at 7 weeks. She is currently being trained by the Ford family’

Fans got involved and took to Twitter to discuss the issue, with one writing: “Always thank the amazing @sallynugent on @BBCBreakfast.”

‘More people are needed to help train guide dogs. The people who already do it should be applauded and recognized for their excellent work’

You need a dog for breakfast. Something nice to cheer us up among all the bad news’

Good cause: Sally and co-star Jon Kay, who were joined on the show by some furry friends, raised awareness amid the current shortage of volunteer guide dogs.

Fans got involved and took to Twitter to discuss the issue, with one writing: “Always thank the amazing @sallynugent on @BBCBreakfast.”

Sally was announced as a permanent presenter on the morning news show in October 2021, replacing Louise Minchin.

It has been filling in for regular BBC Breakfast hosts independently since November 2011 and also presents their sports bulletins.

Sally said at the time: “I am absolutely thrilled to become the new BBC Breakfast presenter and bring the latest news, top entertainment guests and stories that matter to the nation every week.”

“It’s an honor to take the reins from Louise and be part of the UK’s most watched breakfast show.”

Career: Sally was announced as a permanent anchor on the morning news show in October 2021, replacing Louise Minchin.