BBC Breakfast star Chris Mason had to go it alone on Sunday's programme after his co-star Katherine Downes abandoned the set before the programme had finished.With just ten minutes to go, Chris was left to hold the fort on his own on the red sofa after Katherine, 39, took off to present the news on Sunday Morning.Addressing Katherine's early departure Chris explained that his co-star's hectic schedule had been to blame for her sudden disappearance.The 41-year-old host explained that Katherine wouldn't be staying until the end of the show because she had other work commitments - including grabbing a flight to China.After the sports update, Chris told viewers at home: "This is the point where we say goodbye to Kat who is off to read the news for Sunday Morning."And then is heading to the winter Olympics."Interjecting, busy Katherine added: "I am, I'll be on a flight tomorrow morning."Off to Beijing so I’ll be speaking to you on BBC Breakfast from China."Katherine tearfully tweeted a snap of her with her Breakfast co-hosts before her departure: "Spending Beijing-eve with these gents.
And then home for as much time with my babies as I can cram in. "Busy morning to get through first. We're gonna need more tea...
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