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Carol Kirkwood Exits BBC After 25 Years
27 Jan
Summary
- Carol Kirkwood is leaving the BBC after over 25 years.
- She joined the broadcaster in 1998 and became main weather presenter in 2001.
- Kirkwood took part in Strictly Come Dancing in 2015.
Weather presenter Carol Kirkwood has announced she will be leaving the BBC in April after more than 25 years. Kirkwood, 63, stated that the decision was not easy but felt like the right moment to step away.
She joined the BBC in 1998 and rose to prominence as the main weather presenter for BBC Breakfast in 2001. Kirkwood expressed gratitude for her colleagues' support and viewers' kindness.
Jonathan Munro, interim CEO of BBC News, commended Kirkwood's accurate journalism and consistently positive delivery, noting she set a 'gold standard.' He added that she would be greatly missed.
Kirkwood also participated in the popular dancing competition Strictly Come Dancing in 2015, reaching week eight.
