BBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood red-faced as she issues 'huge apology' for Wales snub

J. Kim Murphy Jordan Peele’s “Nope” is successfully sending a message to moviegoers: get out… and go to theater.The Universal release is expected to net a $44.5 million opening this weekend, marking Peele’s third consecutive film to debut at the top slot of the domestic box office.The first indication that “Nope” might just be a summer box office hit came from its Thursday previews, which brought in a strong $6.4 million.

Cristiano Ronaldo no longer holds the record for the most shirts sold in Italy in a single day.According to Corriere dello sport, Ronaldo held the record following his blockbuster move from Real Madrid to Juventus in 2018. But it has now been broken - by Paulo Dybala. Argentina international Dybala, 28, joined AS Roma on a three-year deal earlier this week.

Prince Harry.On Friday (July 22), William and Kate, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, released a new photo of their eldest son to mark his ninth birthday.The image shows Prince George grinning from ear to ear, dressed in a blue polo shirt posing on the beach during their holiday in the UK earlier this month.Read more: Camilla is not the ‘racist’ senior royal Sussexes mentioned, claims sourcesThe sheer, unadulterated and natural joy on Prince George's face makes it clear that he's incredibly happy.The same can be said for the images of Princess Charlotte that were released earlier this year to mark her seventh birthday in May.Kate, 40, is into her photography and has been known to have been behind the lens of lots of the family’s official holiday snaps - including the one for George’s birthday.But these traditionally cheeky and smiley birthday photos taken by the former royals go against one of the most harsh criticisms that Harry has hurled at Buckingham Palace.During Harry and Meghan's Oprah Winfrey last year Harry spoke openly about his family and some of his comments shocked the nation.He suggested that to grow up in the confines of the royal family is to essentially suffer. He said he had been “trapped within the system, like the rest of my family are”.Since the explosive interview Harry has painted royal life as a miserable one on more than one occasion.

California Governor Gavin Newsom headlined a fundraiser on Friday at the Los Angeles home of Ellen Bronfman Hauptman and Andrew Hauptman that raised more than $1 million to back the Democratic Governors Association, according to organizers.

READ MORE: Skin lesions in genitals more common in new monkeypox outbreaksThe disease is endemic to West Africa but as of May has spread far and wide, with cases now prevalent in North America, Europe and beyond.Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an "extraordinary event" that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.The WHO previously declared emergencies for public health crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2014 West African Ebola outbreak, the Zika virus in Latin America in 2016 and the ongoing effort to eradicate polio.The emergency declaration mostly serves as a plea to draw more global resources and attention to an outbreak.The news comes as the first monkeypox sufferer to go public in the UK has told of the “very tough week” when he first contracted the contagious virus.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here. James McFadzean, from London, said: “I actually feel much, much better now - it was very rough for the first week, but now I feel fit and well back to normal health.“I really didn't think I had it.

A rammy has broken out in Glasgow this afternoon after 'football fans' reportedly clashed on a busy road. The incident is believed to have taken place shortly before 2pm when a brawl allegedly erupted on Paisley Road West.

Paddy McGuinness, 48, and his wife Christine, 34, have announced their split in a statement on Instagram. The couple, who had been together for 15 years and married for 11, revealed they will continue living together in their family home.

Manchester United and Aston Villa fans were fuming with the state of the pitch as they played each other in a preseason friendly down under.The two Premier League sides faced off in a harmless friendly but fans were furious and questioning how on Earth the game went ahead with players seen sliding across the muddy turf. The Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia, had been hammered by rain in the build-up to the match, and fans could tell despite them being on the other side of the globe.

BBC Breakfast weather presenter Carol Kirkwood took to Twitter this morning to issue an apology to an unhappy viewer who took issue with a tweet the host posted about pollen levels.The BBC host, 60, apologised for the mishap after she gave the pollen count for England when a disgruntled social media user quickly called her out for ignoring Wales.In view of her 237,000 followers, the newly-engaged presenter detailed the pollen count of the day.Carol wrote: "Pollen levels today across England are mostly very high, high in Northwest England and moderate in Southwest England."For Scotland and Northern Ireland they are moderate @BBCBreakfast xxx," she added.However, one Twitter user quickly took issue with the tweet@DaveALaw2017 replied: "Carol, what about [Wales], I know everyone thinks we are part of England, but I thought you would have remembered us," they added with a crying emoji.Issuing an apology, Carol responded: "Noooo I AM SO SORRY."Dictated that tweet just before going on air, so did it quickly."Sending another right now. Huge apologies x," she ended her post.The social media user replied: "It's alright, I forgive you.

BBC Breakfast's resident weather expert Carol Kirkwood often presents the weather from the studio, but this week she left the studio to appear from a special location. That's because the weather presenter travelled to West London to greet viewers live from the Wimbledon tennis tournament on Monday (June 27).The iconic Wimbledon tennis championships is set to run from Monday until Sunday July 10 - and it will see the likes of Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu take to the court.READ MORE:BBC Breakfast weather presenter Carol Kirkwood announces she's engaged to fiancéIt was fitting, then, for the BBC to send Carol Kirkwood and her colleague, sports presenter John Watson, to provide the latest and greatest coverage from the competition.Sally revealed Carol's Wimbledon gig from the studio - hailing it an "important day" for their weather and sports teams.She said: "It's an important day today for our sport and weather teams," to which Sally's co-host Jon Kay agreed: "It is."Sally continued: "Out and about in a certain corner of south-west London.

BBC Breakfast presenters Luxmy Gopal and Roger Johnson presented the show and poked fun at their co-star’s outfit as he presented the weather.Owain Wyn Evans was featured during the weather forecast and had a chat with the hosts before his segment began.They commented on their fellow presenter’s bold outfit choice after Owain said it was “lovely to see them both”.READ MORE: Carol Kirkwood pays sweet tribute to BBC co-worker ahead of 'emotional' exitRoger then complimented him with: “I have to say, you were sartorially elegant when I walked in at four-o-something this morning. Do you sleep like that?”Luxmy joined in the joke and said: “Those are his pyjamas, actually.

Piers Morgan has reignited his feud with rival broadcaster Dan Walker, labelling him “desperate and boring”.The ex-Good Morning Britain host has had a long-standing feud with former BBC Breakfast presenter Dan - despite later being pictured golfing together, hinting they’d put their past behind them.Now Piers has gone all out in his verbal war with Dan, labelling him a “mood-hoovering dullard” - and Dan quickly clapped back. READ MORE: Carol Kirkwood pays sweet tribute to BBC co-worker ahead of 'emotional' exit Things began when Dan was interviewing Mick Lynch, General Secretary of the RMT Union, about the rail strikes for Channel 5 News, writing on Twitter: “We live in the age of the jabby, confrontational interview & the RMT’s Mick Lynch has had a few of them.“If you treat people with respect, you can still ask tough questions & get decent answers, allowing your audience to make their own minds up.”But Piers soon noticed the subtle swipe as he responded to Dan, writing: “Is there anyone more deluded in world television than Desperate Dan… the world’s most boring interviewer.”Dan then hit back: “Why is it ‘boring’ to let someone actually speak rather than shouting over them all the time?”, accompanied by three cry-laughing emojis.Piers simply wasn’t having it and doubled down on his insults, writing: “Mate, I had to leave GMB for being too exciting/dangerous.“You had to leave the BBC because even by their standards you’re a mood-hoovering dullard. But your pompous lectures on how to do interviews are bloody funny, I’ll give you that.”Dan quickly retaliated with the famous GIF of Piers storming out of the Good Morning Britain studio, telling him: “You left GMB because one of your colleagues called you out.

The weather presenter credited her colleague for being "such a superstar", as he moves on to the next stage of his career.She penned: "Just want to wish my lovely colleague @MarkGlennMurphy on @BBCSuffolk all the very best!READ MORE: BBC Breakfast source confirms 'disruption' behind the scenes after Dan Walker's exit"You are such a superstar! And just think....no more 3am alarm calls!! Take care Mark."Mark was the breakfast presenter on BBC Radio Suffolk as well as being a multi award-winning presenter and producer at the BBC. As the Express reports, the presenter broke his silence last night ahead of his last day hosting his morning show on BBC Radio Suffolk, as he bid an emotional farewell.

Dan Walker and BBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood have been told to 'get a room' after exchanging gushing messages to each other online.On Wednesday morning, the weather presenter took to Twitter to share some snaps of where viewers could expect to see her during the show.Showing a series of gorgeous flowers, Carol captioned the images; " Good morning from @TowerOfLondon We are here this morning to show you the fabulous Superbloom in honour of her Majesty the Queen‘s Platinum Jubilee @BBCBreakfast"READ MORE: BBC Breakfast source confirms 'disruption' behind the scenes after Dan Walker's exitAdmiring the natural beauty, Dan jumped on the post to comment on the flowers.He simply wrote: “Gorgeous.”His former colleague playfully wrote back: "You are not too shabby yourself honey!, followed by two winking emojis and one emoji blowing a kiss.Although the exchange was brief and light-hearted, some of Carol’s 263,300 followers were quick to make a remark on their exchange.One of her followers wrote: "Off to the Tower for MD Walker for making suggestive remarks.”Another simply said: "Get a room!”Although many were too distracted by the stunning images the 60-year-old shared to comment on her exchange with Dan.Someone replied to the snaps saying: "Visited a week ago, have to say we loved it, many flowers hadn't come out due to the variation of the weather recently, did you go on the slide Carol?”With another adding: "Absolutely stunning!"Dan may no longer be part of the BBC family after leaving to join Channel 5, but that hasn't stopped him from gushing over his former co-worker.The Strictly star has insisted that Carol was an integral part of the BBC Breakfast team when being interviewed for a podcast Monday Mile with Aimee

Carol Kirkwood, 60, has taken to Twitter this morning to wish her colleague Mark Murphy well in his new career as he leaves his breakfast show on BBC Suffolk.The weather presenter credited her colleague for being "such a superstar", as he moves on to the next stage of his career.Carol posted the farewell message this morning in view of her 236,400 Twitter followers.She penned: "Just want to wish my lovely colleague @MarkGlennMurphy on @BBCSuffolk all the very best!"You are such a superstar! And just think....no more 3am alarm calls!! Take care Mark."Mark is the breakfast presenter on BBC Radio Suffolk as well as being a multi award-winning presenter and producer at the BBC.The presenter broke his silence last night ahead of his last day hosting his morning show on BBC Radio Suffolk, as he bid an emotional farewell.Along with a promotional post for the show, he wrote on Instagram: "I thought I’d stick this up one last time."It’s going to be an emotional day tomorrow as I hand the breakfast show over to someone else."I’ve loved every minute and I’ll miss it so much but the time is right to change."Thank you to you for listening and to everyone I’ve worked with over the years."The new show starts on July 9th, I do hope you’ll give it a go."Carol's farewell comes mere weeks after she had to say goodbye to her friend Dan Walker as he made his move to Channel 5 News.On his last day at BBC Breakfast, the Strictly Come Dancing 2021 star's colleagues sent good luck messages ahead of his new career move.Carol began: "Dan, I cannot believe you are leaving.

@TowerOfLondon“We are here this morning to show you the fabulous Superbloom in honour of her Majesty the Queen‘s Platinum Jubilee @BBCBreakfast xxx.”Dan then jumped on to the post to share their admiration for the natural beauty. He wrote: “Gorgeous.” Carol wrote back playfully: “You are not too shabby yourself honey!” @Bobgoro tagged Carol and replied: “Off to the Tower for MD Walker for making suggestive remarks.” And @paulfair said: “Get a room!”Other fans expressed their interest in the flowers outside the tower. @T_edginton said: “Was there on Monday and it is stunning. Have fun.

Dan Walker has insisted weather presenter Carol Kirkwood is an “integral” part of BBC Breakfast.The presenter explained Carol’s “magical” qualities in an interview with Olympic snowboarder Aimee Fuller. Dan, 45, previously worked with Carol, 60, on BBC Breakfast before moving over to present Channel 5 News last month.He opened up about his former colleague during an interview for podcast Monday Mile with Aimee Fuller.Aimee shared an anecdote with Dan about how her nan had become starstruck when she met Carol at the BBC studios.“There’s something magical about Carol Kirkwood,” Dan confirmed.Dan then went on to share a story of how he had taken his former Strictly Come Dancing partner Nadiya Bychkova to him when he was working at the BBC.Nadiya helped Dan finish in fifth place on Strictly, despite the presenter having absolutely no previous dance experience. Dan insisted that, while the pair got along, Nadiya would end up preferring Carol.He told Aimee how he had anticipated that Carol would quickly become the dancer’s “favourite person on the planet”.Once the pair had met, Nadiya confirmed Dan was indeed right and that she “loved” Carol.“Everyone loves Carol,” Dan added.He went on to describe how people questioned how the show might go on when stars such as Louise Minchin or himself left BBC Breakfast. “My point is always, ‘The show is much bigger than the people on it,’” Dan began. “Apart from Carol Kirkwood!” he added with a laugh.“You can’t get rid of Carol.She is integral to that programme.”Carol joined the BBC as a weather presenter all the way back in 1998.She also participated in the 13th series of Strictly Come Dancing back in 2015.Carol delighted viewers when she announced her engagement to her new partner live

Dan Walker has revealed he is struggling to get back to a "normal" routine following six years of early starts at BBC Breakfast.MORE: Piers Morgan reacts to Dan Walker's final BBC Breakfast show with thinly-veiled digThe dad-of-three, who recently left the corporation to join 5 News as the new host, confessed he has been "annoying" his wife Sarah and their children by working around the house before 6am.WATCH: Dan Walker bids heartfelt goodbye to BBC Breakfast"I'm still waking up and getting up quite early but my old life used to be 3 o'clock alarm call, so I'm still getting up at 5 o'clock in the morning," he said on Loose Women.MORE: Carol Kirkwood makes emotional request as Dan Walker holds back his tears on last dayMORE: Dan Walker makes comment on 'awful' downside of job ahead of first day at Channel 5"I think I'm annoying my wife and family at the minute because I find I've got so much more energy. I was cleaning the garage out at 6 o'clock in the morning."He added: "I never minded getting up at three because I felt I was getting a head start on everybody else, so I've always got up early, I've never really slept that much.

BBC Breakfast weather presenter Carol Kirkwood has been praised by her co-stars after her recent bulletin was interrupted by loud noise.The 60-year-old star was on hand to bring the latest forecast on Tuesday (June 21) morning.She presented her latest weather segment from the roof of BBC studios in London.However, things didn't go to plan for Carol as loud building work disrupted her while she was live on air.Jon Kay and Sally Nugent were in the studio and congratulated Carol for making it through the segment without hesitating.Sally said: "Carol, well done for handling all of that noise. We've been reassured that wasn't actually a fire alarm.