BBC Breakfast host Jon Kay, who graces our screens on weekday mornings alongside Sally Nugent, is not just a familiar face interviewing politicians and celebrities.
He's also a devoted husband and father of three, having met his wife, Francesca Kasteliz, at work in the 1990s. Jon and Francesca's paths crossed at BBC Bristol in 1998, where they were both pursuing careers in journalism.
Francesca's journey mirrored Jon's, starting as a trainee news reporter before transitioning to local TV and radio. In 1999, she climbed the ranks to become a TV and Radio News Correspondent for BBC National Network News, later securing a position as an Assistant News Editor at BBC News.
Francesca's career boasts numerous accolades, including a Royal Television Society Award for Best News Item during her tenure at BBC News.
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