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BBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood teases exciting news after confirming new romance

The BBC weather reporter has lots to look forward to!

Sharnaz Shahid
Deputy Online Editor
July 2, 2021
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BBC Breakfast star Carol Kirkwood has officially started the countdown to her latest venture - the release of her debut novel, Under a Greek Moon. Taking to her social media pages the beloved weather reporter revealed there's one week left until everyone can grab a copy themselves.

The romantic story follows Hollywood actress Shauna Jackson dealing with the aftermath of "scandal" she left behind the Greek island of Ithos twenty years ago.

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Strictly's Anton du Beke has already written a testimonial, which reads: "A real treat, wonderfully escapist with heart and drama – marvellous!" Former colleague Steph McGovern added: "An absolute cracking read - it's brilliant!"

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News of the release date comes shortly after Carol gushed about finding love 13 years after her divorce from ex-husband Jimmy. The 59-year-old opened up about her secret romance with her "handsome" boyfriend in a recent interview, describing their relationship as the "best thing that's ever happened to me".

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Speaking with Prima Magazine, the weather presenter admitted she is extremely happy but isn't sure whether she is ready to remarry anytime soon.

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"I don't want to say too much about my boyfriend, but I will say that he is very kind and very funny - he's always making me laugh. And extremely handsome, as well," she revealed.

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Carol is famed for being BBC Breakfast's weather presenter

"He always makes me a cup of tea before I go to work in the morning, which is very romantic - it's 2.45am and he often leaves me a little love note for when I come home from work. That, to me, is worth a million red roses."

Clearly smitten with her new man, Carol added: "He is the best thing that's ever happened to me, without a shadow of a doubt."

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