Carol Kirkwood Opens Up About Her Future on BBC Breakfast: ‘It’s Going to Happen’
Carol Kirkwood, one of the most recognisable and cherished faces on BBC Breakfast, has spoken openly about what lies ahead in her career.
The rainfall presenter, who has been delighting observers with her vaticinations for over 25 times, isn’t planning to step down anytime soon. But she’s clear-eyed about the fact that her time on screen won’t last forever.
In a refreshingly honest conversation, the 63- time-old broadcaster addressed the query that inescapably accompanies a career in live TV.
“I don’t worry about it. One day, it is going to happen. They will either say, ‘Thank you very much’ or I’ll say, ‘I’ve had enough of the early starts and it’s time for me to have a long lie-in’,” she said, with the kind of humour only Carol can bring to such a serious topic.
This comes as enterprise about her future at the BBC has been swirling for some time. After she reduced her schedule to four days a week, rumours that she might be leaving began to circulate.
But Carol fleetly put those fears to rest, explaining that the chatter was simply because she does n’t appear on Fridays, rather than any formal plans to replace her.
“I love the weather. It changes every day, plus I get to go out to amazing places, to events, to Wimbledon, to the royal weddings with the crowds outside.
I’d be a fool to want to give that up,” she added, reminding everyone why she’s such a cherished part of the programme.
It’s clear that Carol’s passion for meteorology and live broadcasting runs deep. She thrives on the unpredictability of the weather, and on the excitement of reporting from iconic events.
She knows her audience feels the same connection. “The BBC will have to get rid of me,” she quipped, smiling knowingly.
For suckers of the show, it’s reassuring news. Carol Kirkwood isn’t going anywhere just yet. She’s set to keep bringing the morning’s cast with the same energy and warmth observers have come to love.
At the same time, she acknowledges that every career has its natural endpoint, and that’s a commodity she’s set to face with grace and good humour.
This story sheds light on the realities of a long career in broadcasting, the pressures, the unpredictability, and the constant need to acclimatise.
But it also highlights the deep bond Carol has formed with observers across the UK. For now, cult can keep counting on her cheerful presence and expert rainfall perceptivity every morning on BBC Breakfast.
