Carol Kirkwood's BBC Breakfast Farewell: A National Treasure Departs

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Carol Kirkwood just wrapped up her final BBC breakfast weather slot after 28 years on

the job.

The 63-year-old legend, who's been bringing forecasts since 1997, said goodbye on Wednesday,

fighting back tears, but, delivering one last sunny outlook for viewers across the UK.

She first announced her exit back in January, explaining she wanted more time with her

husband, police officer Steve Randall, after loving the gig for, over a quarter century.

On her last day, co-hosts John Kay and Sally Nugent joined her in the studio, sharing

laughs and memories from big events like Wimbledon and Royal.

Ascot.

Tributes poured in from BBC stars like Sue Barker, Zoe Ball, and even Brian Adams, who thanked

her for all those great reports.

Naga Manchetti added her signature banter with a playful jab about counting down until

Carol left, then gifted her a sweet little mist sunshine, painting, keeping their on air

rivalry light.

Viewers had mixed takes, some fumed online that Naga's teas felt awful and embarrassing

without a solo tribute, while others noted the gift and the studio laughs.

Still, fans flooded in with love, calling her a national treasure and a bright spot on

gloomy mornings.

Carol left Manchester smiling, Thursday, casual in a track suit, packing flowers and gifts

into a car, ready for that new chapter watching the weather.

Instead of chasing it, BBC breakfast feels a bit dimmer without her ray of sunshine.