BBC Breakfast: Last News

BBC Breakfast viewers were in for a surprise on Wednesday morning, as the programme was briefly put on pause to deliver a breaking news update on Royal affairs. "It's coming up to quarter past seven, Wednesday morning and Wednesday evening in the Pacific.

ITV News has announced the sad passing of anchor Ralph Blunsom at the age of 66. His death was confirmed on air by co-star Rob Smith. Ralph had a distinguished career in broadcasting, working for both BBC North West and Granada.

Tess Daly has presented Strictly Come Dancing since the BBC dance show's launch back in 2004.Twenty years on, iconic Tess is still hosting, alongside Claudia Winkleman, who joined in 2014, following the departure of show legend Sir Bruce Forsyth. However many fans won't remember that Tess had brief hiatus in series 2, when she took a break to give birth to her daughter, Phoebe, now 19-years-old.Tess missed the first half of the second series and Natasha Kaplinsky, the winner of the previous and first series, took her place for these episodes. Natasha, a newsreader and television presenter, won the first series of Strictly Come Dancing with her professional partner, Brendan Cole.

One Direction's Liam Payne tragically passed away at the young age of 31 after a shocking fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The devastating news was delivered to BBC Breakfast viewers by Naga Munchetty and Ben Thompson on Thursday (October 17) morning, where they were joined by BBC's Culture and Media Editor Katie Razzall to reflect on the star's career.

The boyfriend of Kym Marsh has sent a huge message of love and support to the actress following her victory in an emotional battle. Kym has been campaigning the government to recognise early losses in pregnancy with a certificate.The actress lost her baby boy Archie in 2009, who was tragically born 18 weeks prematurely.

Sir David Jason has revealed his "regret" when it comes to Only Fools and Horses.The legendary actor, 84, played the role of Derek Trotter - aka Del Boy - on the iconic show between 1981 and 2003. And appearing on BBC Breakfast on Tuesday (8 October), he described how the character has left him feeling followed by a "ghost". Speaking to host Jon Kay, David said: "That Derek Trotter thing, he's a bit of a ghost that comes along behind me like A Christmas Carol." Jon then asked: "That's interesting that you're calling Del Boy a bit of a ghost in your life.

Gary Lineker has been spotted for the first time since whispers of a leaked email put his future as Match of the Day host up in the air. In the last stretch of his current deal, Gary, who's been the face of the show since 1999, might see changes ahead with BBC Sport's head honcho Alex Kay-Jelski reportedly keen to shake things up. "We have nothing to announce, and we have not agreed next steps with regard to his contract," a rep from the BBC shared.

BBC viewers are furious at the TikTok influencers and gossipy podcast gurus who stirred up tales about mum Nicola Bulley's disappearance, especially as they surfaced in BBC One's heartfelt documentary about the tragedy, broadcast at 9pm on Thursday 3 October.The Search for Nicola Bulley explored the chaotic world of social media speculation and the avalanche of theories from online wannabe sleuths during the hunt for the late mother. Nicola, who worked as a mortgage advisor and hailed from Lancashire, went missing on 27 January 2023 during a walk with her dog in St Michael's on Wyre after dropping her daughters off at school that morning.

Charlie Stayt from BBC Breakfast had to apologise for technical glitches during a segment paying homage to the late Maggie Smith. On-air with co-host Nina Warhurst, they were chatting with Lady Fiona Carnarvon about Dame Maggie Smith's death on 27 September, when pesky tech troubles interrupted the tribute. Dame Maggie, iconic for her roles in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, passed away in hospital aged 89, leaving a sea of admirers in mourning.

This morning's BBC Breakfast was featured a heated discussion between host Nina Warhurst, who was filling in for Naga Munchetty, and her fellow presenter, Charlie Stayt.The two engaged in a robust debate on the merits of a luggage tracking gadget. As they discussed the tech, the dynamic shifted when Charlie disclosed, "I don't think I want a tracker in my bag," to which Nina keenly pressed, "Do you not?" Delving deeper into their exchange, Charlie elaborated on his viewpoint: "Main reason because if you're constantly tracking it and you can literally see you're going one way and the luggage is going to a completely different place, I just think that's really annoying to know." Despite Charlie's resistance, Nina was quick to point out the potential benefits: "But knowledge is power.Then you can get ahead of it, you know where it is." A skeptical Charlie retorted, "Well, not if you're on a plane going one way and it's on a plane going the other way.There's nothing you can do", reports the Manchester Evening News.

It's a situation many parents can identify with at this time of year.That feeling of loss and utter devastation when their son or daughter finally moves out of the family home as they head off to university.This year, stars including Myleene Klass and Amanda Holden said they were utterly bereft when their daughters upped sticks for college, and last year Ruth Langsford said she was in tears with her 'heart ripped out' as her son Jack left home. Back in 2022, Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid opened up to OK! about dealing with the complex emotions surrounding empty nest syndrome.The 53 year old TV star's eldest son Sam, then 20, had left her family home in south London for university and she was left devastated about lthe oss of time she gets to spend with him.

Beloved BBC Breakfast weather icon Carol Kirkwood has sweetly spilled the beans on how her husband, Steve Randall, makes every morning just a bit brighter for her.The veteran presenter, who is adored by the nation, recently took a little time off but has made her welcome return to our screens.The 62 year old certainly left viewers wondering about her absence after Matt Taylor hopped in to cover the forecast for a stint. Meanwhile, in her personal life, romance was definitely in the air when Carol tied the knot with Steve in a cosy Buckinghamshire ceremony in December 2023.The engagement news had been a delightful on-air moment during the Chelsea Flower Show in 2022, where Carol flashed her sparkler and recounted the surprise proposal: "We went out for a picnic, I had absolutely no idea." She giggled as she told the nation, "The weather was glorious, we were sitting chatting...

BBC Radio 2's Zoe Ball made a spectacular return to the Breakfast Show airwaves after six weeks away that left fans puzzled about her sudden absence. Chatting with her listeners bright and early at 6:30am, a chipper Zoe greeted them with, "Morning gorgeous people its me Zoe the happy wanderer. I've wandered back.

BBC Radio 2 presenter Owain Wyn Evans, who joined the line-up of property experts on Homes Under The Hammer earlier this year, has opened up about the 'gay shame' that tormented him as a child.The 40-year-old, who fronted Wales' Home of the Year on BBC One, came out as gay to friends and family members at the age of 17. He has regularly spoken out about homophobic abuse received on social media for his presenting style and continues to be vocal in his support for the LGBTQ community.

BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty gave a thoughtful spoiler alert to viewers, advising them to 'leave the room' if they didn't want to hear about the latest Celebrity MasterChef final results.The 49 year old broadcaster returned to our screens on Saturday morning, co-hosting with Charlie Stayt, and the conversation quickly turned to Friday's thrilling finale of the celebrity cooking show.The winner of the BBC culinary contest was just moments away from joining them on set, but not before Naga advised those who missed the tense episode to 'turn the telly down' to avoid spoilers. Naga then solemnly announced: "If you are a fan of Celebrity Masterchef and you didn't watch last night's final this is your warning to look away, leave the room and turn the telly down because after six weeks the winner." After a dramatic pause, she revealed: "I'm about to say it, the winner was Strictly Come Dancing professional Vito Coppola, who impressed the judges with his Italian dish," reports the Mirror.

BBC Breakfast viewers were quick to spot a glaring error during Saturday morning's episode (September 21). Hosts Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty had just introduced a segment on Strictly Come Dancing, featuring reporter David Sillito catching up with the contestants ahead of the evening's show. Among those interviewed were Toyah Willcox and her dance partner Neil Jones.

Carol Kirkwood, a familiar face on BBC Breakfast, was noticeably missing from Monday's episode - and the 62 year old is expected to be off-screen for the upcoming weeks. BBC bosses have called in Matt Taylor to fill her shoes, who took to social media to update his fans on X. "Good morning all! I'll be looking after most of your @BBCBreakfast weather forecasts for the next 3 weeks.

Naga Munchetty has shared a candid moment with her listeners, revealing that she was branded an "idiot" by her producer after forgetting to reorder a crucial EpiPen for her Birch Oral Syndrome. Chatting about allergies on her show, the 49 year old broadcaster mentioned that her own allergy is linked to hay fever, which doctors say is becoming more prevalent.

Louise Minchin, the much-loved TV presenter, recently made a rare appearance on James Martin's Saturday Morning, where she was seen beaming as she joined the celebrity chef for a cooking lesson. The 56-year-old star gave viewers an update on her life after leaving BBC Breakfast nearly three years ago. In September 2021, Louise said an emotional goodbye to the morning show, with her then co-host Dan Walker paying tribute.

BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty has landed another presenting role, this time with BBC Radio 5 Live's Must Watch podcast.The beloved presenter, who graces our screens from Thursday to Saturday each week alongside Charlie Stayt, will be stepping in to replace current host Nihal Arthanayake, who has stepped down after eight years.TV critics Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell will continue their roles on the show.The new line-up, including Naga, will guide listeners through the best and worst of TV and streaming content, offering advice on must-see shows. While Naga hasn't yet commented on her new role, co-star Scott announced her arrival on X - formerly Twitter.

Vinnie Jones has opened up about his ongoing health struggles during a heartfelt conversation about mental health.The former footballer and actor admitted to still having 'bad days' and said no one is 'tough enough not to talk to somebody.' During an appearance on BBC Breakfast via video call, Vinnie spoke to presenters Sally Nugent and Ben Thompson who were joined on the famous red sofa by special guests Tom Dunning and his football buddy Lukas Jonassen.Tom became a lifesaver for Lukas when he suffered a collapse on the pitch, drawing inspiration from Vinnie's memorable CPR advertisement to perform life-saving chest compressions. Despite it being six years since the ad aired, Tom recalled the crucial message at the perfect moment, administering "hands-only CPR" for an intense 15 minutes.