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Carol Kirkwood, 60, has been left “gutted” after Richie Anderson, 34, was announced as the second contestant to leave Strictly Come Dancing last night.The BBC Breakfast star told Zoe Ball, 51, that she was upset by the news, as the presenter branded the elimination a “shock exit” on her BBC Radio 2 show.BBC weather star Carol contacted the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show this morning to send her well wishes to Richie, who was heard breaking down in tears on-air. After playing a highlight reel of his time on Strictly, Zoe read out the sweet message from Carol.She told Radio 2 listeners: “9 to 5 by Dolly Parton playing, especially for the gorgeous Carol Kirkwood, who is listening to the show this morning. “She says she’s gutted about you going out, Richie - she thought you were fab and she knows a thing or two does Carol!” Earlier in the show, Zoe branded Richie’s elimination from the show a “shock exit” after the broadcaster and his partner Giovanni Pernice failed to beat Fleur East and her partner Vito Coppola in the dance off. “Totally undeserved, we all said,” Zoe told Richie as he entered the studio.

Tyler West had to jet to and from Mauritius in just a day so he could attend his brother’s wedding and make it back in time for Strictly Come Dancing. Radio host Tyler is partnered up with Strictly favourite Dianne Buswell and appeared to take both his dancing and best man duties very seriously. "I think I’ve put my body through the paces and then I thought, Lewis, my brother, I’m the best man for his wedding, so I’m flying to Mauritius for, I think, about nine hours,” he told BBC Breakfast yesterday morning, Friday 7 October.

Naga Munchetty, 47, said she was "putting the world to rights" as she shared a series of pictures of her catch up with a friend on Twitter.The BBC Breakfast star posted an insight into her dinner date with broadcaster pal Katherine Downes, whom she met while working together at the BBC, as they discussed "top drawer gossip".Naga reposted a tweet shared by Katherine, who left her job at the BBC in 2021 after 14 years, that was captioned: "Sometimes you need a treat of a night out with a good friend."Delicious food, excellent cocktails and top drawer gossip with @TVNaga01 @HawksmoorMCR."In view of her 277,800 followers, Naga added: "Sometimes... I just need @KDownesSport to put the world to rights."The TV star concluded her tweet with a love heart emoji and the hashtag "topmate".The pictures showed the pair smiling from ear to ear as they enjoyed a feast at Hawksmoor in Manchester.The two broadcasters enjoyed some oysters and scallops that they paired with cocktails - with some of the pictures showing the leftovers of their meal.Fans of the BBC star soon took to the tweet's replies to comment on the pictures shared by her friend.F1ArmchairAssoc tweeted: "Catching up reminiscing….glass or two….hope you had a good day."Mcheyne240 said: "Just saying, but I really like Naga Munchetty.

Naga Munchetty, 47, spoke out about her “traumatic experience” having an IUD, or coil, fitted.The BBC Breakfast presenter spoke openly and honestly about her experience with getting a reliable form of contraception fitted in a recent broadcast. Having been warned by medical professionals that she might feel a bit uncomfortable, Naga’s experience with the coil suddenly became extremely painful, and during the episode she spoke to Dawn Harper, from Channel 4’s Embarrassing Bodies, as to why this could have been.Despite the episode airing a few months ago, Naga received praise from a Twitter user, who then tagged women’s health advocate Davina McCall in the tweet, telling her about the recent health chat.The tweet, from the user who goes by Mocha, read: “ Have you listened to this? It’s a must-listen if you are considering having an IUD fitted #contraception #iud #menopause #trauma ⁦@ThisisDavina⁩ #Menopausing #WomensHealth.”Shortly afterwards, Davina herself tweeted about her appreciation for the Radio 5 Live programme, tagging Naga as she praised the BBC Breakfast host.Davina’s response read: “This is good.

Carol Kirkwood, 60, shared her warm wishes with Owain Wyn Evans as he prepares to embark on a new job - but it has left BBC Breakfast fans concerned about the future for their favourite forecaster following his departure from North West Weather. Owain will be switching to a show on BBC Radio 2 - the first one ever to be broadcast from Wales.Carol shared the TV host's news with her 236,000 followers, penned: "Congratulations! Fab news!"Owain had posted a grinning and celebratory post from his own account, announcing cheerily: "I’m joining BBC Radio 2!"From January I’ll be presenting the new Early Breakfast Show live from gorgeous Cardiff, making it the first daily Radio 2 show to be broadcast from Wales."He added delightedly: "I can’t wait to get started."However, BBC Breakfast fans were less enthused about losing him from North West Weather, and took to Twitter to say so.@domandkittysmum wrote: "Does this mean we are losing you as NW weather man?"@wolrab316 lamented: "Congratulations, but NW Weather will never be the same again."@altybob chimed in: "Good luck with your new show on Radio 2.

SOME NEWS."I’m joining BBC Radio 2! From January I’ll be presenting the new Early Breakfast Show live from gorgeous Cardiff, making it the first daily Radio 2 show to be broadcast from Wales."He concluded: "I can’t wait to get started @BBCRadio2"Naga logged on to the social platform soon after to send her former co-star her well-wishes on his new venture.Naga appeared overjoyed for her colleague as she exclaimed: "CONGRATULATIONS!! X"Hundreds of other fans and friends joined Naga in congratulating Owain on his new role.MarilynDobbs1 said: "We knew we wouldn’t keep you forever in the NW!"You’re talented and likeable and have already gone nationwide!"Such a shame, it took ages to replace Dianne Oxberry and now they’ll have to find another treasure!"Spinmillhouse added: "Congratulations Owain, #EyUp!"It only seems like yesterday that you were entertaining us on #LookNorth, with the weather forecasting, an amazing smile & general banter."It's fantastic to see how your career is going. #thisguycan #congratulations"CNewton1000 tweeted: "Congratulations on on your new job.

Naga Munchetty turned to her fans for advice on Sunday, after encountering a bit of a dilemma. The presenter asked her followers on Twitter what she should do after her cat brought a bat into her home the previous day.SEE: BBC Breakfast star Naga Munchetty ends interview after guest makes major faux pasShe wrote: "Does anyone know how to get a bat to safety? [bat emoji]. "Cat brought one in yesterday.

BBC Breakfast host and BBC 5 Live presenter took to social media to ask for any rescue centres close to her home, after her cat brought a live bat into her house. Always seemingly having trouble with nature, Naga Munchetty, 47, popped the creature into a box with some towels and water, before a local rescue group came to take the bat away.Taking to her Twitter account to ask for any advice on how to safely get rid of the bat, Naga wrote: “Does anyone know how to get a bat to safety?“Cat brought one in yesterday.“It's alive this morning, no obvious injuries, but not flying.“Currently in a box with towels and a little water.

BBC Breakfast co-host Naga Munchetty expressed her thanks to one of her colleagues as she reflected on the sad news that he is moving on.Taking to Twitter, the star paid tribute to Stephen Smith as she re-shared his tweet about his departure.SEE: BBC Breakfast star Naga Munchetty ends interview after guest makes major faux pasNaga sweetly wrote: "One of the best creative wordsmiths/journalists I've ever had the honour to work with – And above all, a [expletive] decent person. Good luck @StephenSmithBBC x."Former Newsnight culture correspondent Stephen's original tweet read: "Some professional news: and it's good night from me for the last time @bbcnewsnight.WATCH: Naga Munchetty returns to hospital following health setback"What larks we had: Student House, Motorway Man, Big Society, Hitchhiker's Guide to Brexit.

Naga Munchetty, 47, was accused of "shouting over" 47-year-old Labour Party deputy Angela Rayner and refusing to allow her to answer questions.The BBC Breakfast interview, which culminated in angry viewers taking to Twitter to complain, was followed by an Instagram post from Naga in which she confessed that she'd needed to "let off steam"."Good start to the day. Needed to let off some steam with a run.That's done.

BBC Breakfast star joked that the culprit might have been the "breakfast" she had consumed that day."I know people say London isn’t a friendly city, but someone just offered me a priority Tube seat thinking I’m pregnant, which I’m not.So that’s nice isn’t it?" she wrote on Twitter.She followed up with a photo of what she'd been eating, chuckling: " Blaming my tiny breakfast!"The Full English feast on her plate contained scrambled eggs, fried tomatoes, two sausages, hash browns and some mushrooms, alongside a can of Coca ColaThose among her almost 33,000 followers who replied exclaimed that they weren't sure whether to laugh heartily over the mishap or feel sorry for her.Meanwhile, some had their own stories of embarrassing moments from their daily Tube commutes to share."Same thing happened to me. When I realised why she was offering me a seat I just said thank you, sat down and rubbed my ‘full of crisps & snacks’ belly as too mortified to reveal the truth," @LisahollHoland replied.She continued: "Other ladies were looking at me with a ‘Oh we know the truth’ stare.

Charlie Stayt, 60, joined BBC Breakfast in 2006 and still presents on the show now Thursday to Saturday alongside Naga Munchetty.The TV duo have a great relationship on and off-screen, however this relationship doesn't always go smoothly on live TV.On a few occasions, Naga has put her colleague in his place during the morning BBC show, showing off her no-nonsense attitude.This happened in April where Naga increasingly turned her disdain to her co-presenter.During the show they provided a light-hearted segment about the World Scotch Pie Championships.As Charlie explained the different categories, Naga interrupted: "You can’t just sit here and read a list and not discuss the list!"Her repeated interruptions were accompanied by a scornful look.That was not the only awkward moment on the April's programme when they interviewed Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty.Adam was discussing his new suit, with Charlie saying that he "wouldn' carry it off very well".Naga again, chimned in: "Everyone agrees, by thy way."However, despite rumours and social media discussions, the BBC have confirmed there is "no credibility" in rumours of a friction between the presenting duo.Naga and Charlie have not stopped with their awkward moments, with one taking place this weekend on the show with lewis Capaldi.As the interview came to an end, Lewis told Charlie: "Can I just say you have lovely hair? We were saying it outside."The BBC Breakfast guest joked: "A wig, is it?""I didn’t say that," Lewis remarked.

Steph’s Packed Lunch presenter Steph McGovern, 40, has provided an insight into why she chose to leave BBC Breakfast and join Channel 4 in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.The former Business Presenter spoke about her changing career as part of a wider interview about a new venture she was exploring with health expert Dr. Julia Jones.Steph left BBC Breakfast in October 2019 to join Channel 4, with the expectation being that she would host a show called Steph's Talks from spring 2020 in Leeds.However, due to the pandemic, she began presenting The Steph Show from her front room in March 2020 and eventually went on to officially launch Steph’s Packed Lunch in September of that same year. Opening up on why she chose to leave the BBC, Steph admitted it was because Channel 4 had offered her a big step up.“I had an amazing career at the BBC,” she reflected.

Twitter to discuss an emotional moment from the Queen's funeral, which had been brought up on her BBC Radio 5 Live radio show earlier in the day.The BBC Breakfast presenter admitted she was "sceptical", with many BBC viewers disagreeing with the presenter over the corgis and ponies' ability to grieve.Rachel has presented on BBC Radio 5's Live weekday breakfast show since 2011 and is a firm favourite on the channel.After finishing her radio show, Rachel reflected on pictures of Queen Elizabeth II's beloved pony and corgis seeming sad during the monarch's funeral procession on Monday.She penned to her 94,900 Twitter followers: "Can we talk about animals mourning?"I'm sceptical - but the @bbc5live audience is telling me the corgis and fell pony were genuinely sad."Many social media users rushed to the comments to share their view on the impact of the Queen's death on her pets.Deborahj_Powell said: "They definitely do. My father's dog mourned for him and my dogs mourned when my oldest dog died."TSinnegram added: "A major part of an animal's mood is reflective of the mood of the humans surrounding the animal."However, many also agreed with the presenter over the animals' abilities to grieve.Jezwyke said: "Well trained.The Pony and Corgis are well trained."Anyone saying they know they were *genuinely* sad is making it up.

BBC Breakfast stars including Naga Munchetty, Susanna Reid and Charlie Stayt have been seen arriving for the funeral of their late colleague Bill Turnball.READ: BBC Breakfast viewers confused by presenter's outfitBill passed away on 31 August after battling prostate cancer. A statement released at the time read: "Following a challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer, Bill passed away peacefully at his home in Suffolk surrounded by his family on 31 August."WATCH: Dan Walker gets emotional as he talks about exit from BBC BreakfastIt added: "Bill was diagnosed in 2017 and has had outstanding medical care from the Royal Marsden and Ipswich hospitals, St Elizabeth hospice and his GP.

BBC colleagues attended his funeral today.

BBC broadcasters including Sian Williams, Charlie Stayt, Susanna Reid and Naga Munchetty were among those celebrating the life and legacy of Bill Turnbull at his funeral.The former BBC Breakfast presenter died on August 31 at the age of 66 after a “challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer”, which was diagnosed in November 2017. Family and close friends, including his BBC Breakfast co-hosts, attended a private ceremony at Holy Trinity church in Blythburgh, Suffolk, on Friday afternoon.

Steph’s Packed Lunch presenter Steph McGovern, 40, has given an insight into her “terrible” struggles with IBS and how it once had a huge impact on her life and work in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.The former BBC Breakfast star also spoke about how she has since made a new breakthrough with her health thanks to expert Dr. Julia Jones.Steph has been very open about her struggles with IBS in the past, regularly posting about the subject on her Instagram feed.The star worked on BBC Breakfast as its main business presenter from 2010 to 2019 and, while she suffered badly from its symptoms, she hadn’t yet been diagnosed with IBS.“It was horrendous!” Steph remembered, but I do what people tend to do which is to just go, ‘Oh, I’ve just got one of those tummy things, I’ve just got dodgy bowels”.“When I was doing Breakfast Telly, I wouldn't eat until I'd finished broadcasting because, even if I was starving, I'd be so worried about having to run to the loo,” she admitted.“And I would have to work out where the toilets were because I was obviously on location a lot.“So I'd be in a field or a farm or whatever, and then as soon as I finished I’d have a bacon sandwich, which is the worst thing you can have.”According to the NHS website, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the digestive system.It causes symptoms like stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation - and it’s usually a lifelong problem. Steph then went on to recall her frustration at finding that even when she tried to be kind to her body, it still wouldn't play ball.“Instead I might try to be healthy and have a smoothie,” she remembered.

BBC Breakfast viewers spotted one of the show’s presenters break royal protocol on Wednesday as they decided not to wear a black suit and tie. Black uniform has been required as the outfit among TV hosts across the UK following the Queen’s death, as the country has entered a national period of mourning for 10 days. Correspondent Tim Muffett opted out of that rule as he appeared wearing a grey blazer and blue tie, while interviewing mourning fans of the Queen on BBC Breakfast.

Naga Munchetty, 47, was hosting a special edition of BBC Breakfast alongside Charlie Stayt, 60, in the lead up to the King's Proclamation.

prostate cancer last week aged 66.The BBC Breakfast presenter went public with his battle in 2018 after being diagnosed a year before. In her latest column with The Mirror, Fiona Phillips, 61, paid tribute to her "brother" Bill, who she presented BBC show Holding Back The Years with."That show was the first and last time I ever worked closely with him and we clicked straight away," she recalled.“We had such a great time. Bill and I were quite miffed at first that we’d been chosen to present it because it was called Holding Back the Years and we were like ‘Hang on a minute!'"The programme focused on wellbeing, particularly for older people, providing tips on how to stay well, live longer and be healthy.Joan Collins shuts down Meghan Markle after Mariah Carey 'diva' swipe"We laughed a lot," Fiona added.