Carol Kirkwood is replaced on BBC Breakfast by Sarah Keith-Lucas in cast shakeup
Carol Kirkwood was replaced on Friday’s episode of BBC Breakfast by weather presenter Sarah Keith-Lucas.
The longtime star was conspicuously absent from the latest episode of the morning show, with many viewers taking to social media to share their reaction.
It comes after Carol, 60, was forced to shut down rumors that she was involved in a feud with Breakfast host Naga Munchetty, insisting that all their icy exchanges are just “jokes”.
Off the air: Carol Kirkwood (pictured) was replaced on BBC Breakfast on Friday by Sarah Keith-Lucas in the cast shakeup, after she was forced to shut down rumored feuds with Naga Munchetty
Carol is usually replaced by assistant Matt Taylor on Fridays, though Sarah was a surprising new addition to the lineup.
Many viewers shared praise for his latest report, after he shared the forecast on his own Twitter account.
‘Looking lovely Sarah. Thanks for the weather report,” one follower tweeted.
Presentation: Carol is usually replaced by assistant Matt Taylor on Fridays, but Sarah stepped in for her.
Love it: Sarah also tweeted the weather report and many fans flocked to comment on it.
‘Good morning Sarah. Happy Friday!’ a user also posted.
Another shared a screenshot of Sarah on TV on Friday, commenting: “The beautiful Sarah Keith-Lucas presenting the BBC breakfast weather on Friday.”
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Another shared a screenshot of Sarah on TV on Friday, commenting: “The beautiful Sarah Keith-Lucas presenting the BBC breakfast weather on Friday.”
‘Good morning Sarah. Happy Friday!’ another addition
It comes after Carol shut down rumors of a feud with her BBC Breakfast co-star Naga Munchetty following a series of icy on-air exchanges.
The 60-year-old weather presenter admitted that viewers of the show often ask her if she gets along with the 47-year-old newscaster after feeling tension.
Insisting that they are on friendly terms, he said Sun: ‘I love Naga and we’re just kidding. I love the camaraderie between us and everyone. It’s a good and fun job.
Last month, Naga told her co-star that she looked “really stern” as Carol got ready to present the Christmas forecast.
‘We only have jokes!’ Carol shut down rumors of a feud with her BBC Breakfast co-star Naga Munchetty following a series of icy on-air exchanges.
Naga asked Charlie Stayt, 60, if he thought Carol had a grim expression as she asked if the nation can expect snow to fall on Christmas Day.
Naga said: ‘Carol is taking a look at the weather of course for us this morning.
‘Carol… I don’t think we’re ever allowed to ask you about snow on Christmas Day. You always get that really stern look every time I ask you.
Naga then turned to Charlie and said, ‘Isn’t it?’
Carol jokingly replied, “Naga, I’d rather you ask me about snow on Christmas Day or Boxing Day, to be honest, but oh well.”
Eek! Last month, Naga told her co-star that she looked “very stern” when Carol got ready to present the Christmas forecast.
And in November, Naga slammed Carol for “abusing” her live by mistakenly calling her “Nana.
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The Scottish meteorologist was hosting her regular slot on the morning news show before handing it back to Naga and Charlie Stayt.
But with the nature of live TV, Carol made a mistake and accidentally called her colleague ‘Nana’, who she says is a producer on the show, much to Naga’s apparent annoyance.
When she finished her forecast, Carol said, ‘The winds will be lighter, just a few showers coming from the northwest and temperatures ranging from nine to 13 degrees, Nana.’
He immediately added, ‘Naga, I’m sorry, we have a production company called Nana.’
The announcer quickly responded, “You say that every time, and I come to visit you, and you have a cup of tea.” I bring you a cup of tea and have a nice chat, and I never met Nana,
Joking with her co-star, Naga said, “I think Nana is a ghost producer you make up to abuse me by mispronouncing my name.”
Carol quipped, “Shame, Naga, shame,” with her face in her hands.
He then went on to explain to the viewers who Naga accidentally called, “Nana is very much alive and kicking and very lovely,” to which Naga replied, “I met Nana.” Nana is very nice.
You are very lucky to have such a nice producer, especially when you are so bad.
Making an apparent dig, Carol told Naga, “You’re horrible, but I like you.”
OMG: The weather anchor, 60, admitted that viewers of the show often ask her if she gets along with the newscaster, 47, (right) after escalating tension.