Carol Kirkwood has explained why she’s leaving the BBC, saying she’s looking forward to traveling and enjoying walks with her husband in retirement.
After 25 years with the BBC, popular weather presenter Kirkwood delivered her last forecast on BBC Breakfast this Wednesday, April 1st. She’s been a well-known and cherished part of the BBC’s weather team since joining in 1998.
The special episode included unexpected appearances by celebrities, a poem delivered by Brian Cox, and a heartwarming reunion with the dog who playfully interrupted a live broadcast back in 2021.
In a recent interview with the BBC, Kirkwood explained she’s retiring to have more time with her husband, Steve Randall, a police officer, whom she married last year.
She explained that, considering her age and recent personal losses, she’s decided to retire. While she didn’t share details about those losses, she said they helped her realize it was time to focus on the next chapter of her life and begin her retirement.
She shared that she’s looking forward to traveling and has already made plans to visit France and Italy.
She explained that the ability to simply get in the car and drive wherever and for as long as you please is incredibly attractive.
She also said that she and Steve love walking and “we want to do this while we’re fit and healthy”.
During the interview, Kirkwood also shared some of her favorite career experiences, mentioning the Wimbledon tennis championships and the Chelsea Flower Show as particularly memorable.
Kirkwood has been BBC Breakfast’s main weather presenter since 2010.
She announced her decision to leave the show in January, telling Sally Nugent and Jon Kay that it was a difficult choice. She explained she loves her job, her colleagues, and the viewers she’s connected with over the years, but wants to step down while she’s still able. She joked she doesn’t want to be still working until she’s unable to cover all parts of the country.
Kirkwood announced her departure, saying it’s been a wonderful experience bringing viewers the weather each day. She deeply appreciated the opportunity and loved every moment, from the early mornings to forecasting all types of weather. She’s grateful for the support and friendship of her colleagues at BBC Breakfast, BBC Weather, and across the BBC, and wants to thank them for everything.
To everyone watching and listening, I just want to say thank you for all the support you’ve given me over the years. Honestly, being part of your mornings has been a real joy. This wasn’t an easy call, but it feels like the right time for me to move on. I’ll treasure the amazing memories, always.
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