Carol Kirkwood opened up about her health earlier this week after appearing to struggle with a hoarse voice. The weather presenter revealed that she has been suffering from a lingering cough after her BBC Breakfast co-star Sally Nugent pointed out her cracked voice during Tuesday's show.
"Your voice nearly lasted to the very end there, Carol, well done!" said Sally, prompting Carol to say: "I know. It's this pesky 100-day cough. It just keeps giving. It won't go."
"Well get better soon," responded the host.
© BBCThankfully, Carol managed to make it through Tuesday's programme and by Thursday morning, gave a reassuring answer when host Charlie Stayt asked how she was.
The update came after Charlie and his co-star Naga Munchetty reported on A-level exam results day and discussed options for students who aren't happy with their grades.
As their interview with careers advisor Mark Anderson and Ben Rowland, the chief executive of the Association for Employment and Learning Providers, came to an end, Naga reassured young viewers that they are not defined by their exam results.
© BBC/James StackReiterating Mark's advice, she said: "There is a lot more to you than your exam results. You are not defined by them. It will be ok."
Bringing Carol into the conversation, Charlie asked the weather presenter: "How about you, Carol? How are you?"
Carol responded: "I'm very well, thank you, Charlie. I hope you are too."
It's been an exciting time for Carol in recent months. Not only did she wed her partner Steve Randall in December, but she also published her fourth romance novel, Once Upon a Time in Venice, in July.
Taking to X at the time, the TV star penned: "So thrilled that my fourth book 'Once Upon a Time in Venice' is out TODAY!!!"
Sharing her appreciation for her fans, she continued: "This would not be happening without all your support. THANK YOU."
© Mark Thomas/ShutterstockCarol already has several books under her belt, having published her debut novel, Under a Greek Moon, in 2021. The book climbed to number two on the Sunday Times bestsellers list and was quickly followed by the author's second release, The Hotel on the Riviera, in 2022. The following year, she published her third book, Secrets of The Villa Amore.
So, what is Carol's new book about? The official synopsis reads: "When Gina Bellini meets an enigmatic figure at the Venice carnival, their chemistry is unforgettable, before he vanishes into the night. Personal assistant, Issy Roberts is on location with Tinseltown's biggest star. Will he discover her shocking lies?
"Opera sensation Lucia De Santis has the world at her feet. How far will she go to get what she wants? As their fates collide in the most beautiful city on earth, will dangerous secrets destroy their dreams?"
The line-up of BBC Breakfast presenters
© BBC- Charlie Stayt
The journalist joined BBC Breakfast back in 2006 and now hosts the show alongside Naga Munchetty from Thursday to Saturday. Prior to joining the BBC, Charlie was the principal anchor of Five News, fronting the programme's 9/11 coverage and Millennium celebrations. - Naga Munchetty
The presenter joined the line-up of main presenters in 2014. Before landing a role on BBC Breakfast, she appeared on BBC World News, as well as BBC Two's weekday financial affairs programme, Working Lunch. - Sally Nugent
Sally has been a main presenter on the show since 2021, replacing Louise Minchin following her departure after 20 years. Sally previously worked as a sports presenter on the show and covered various major sporting events for the BBC, including Emma Raducanu's historic victory in the US Open tennis championship in 2021. - Jon Kay
The newsreader and journalist took over from Dan Walker following his exit in 2022. He previously worked as a news correspondent for BBC News at Six and covered major events such as the 2012 London Olympics and the 2015 general election campaign. - Carol Kirkwood
Carol is the show's main weather presenter and has been waking up the nation with the weather forecast on the BBC for 30 years. - Nina Warhurst
Nina is the show's main business presenter, having taken over from Steph McGovern in 2020. She often fills in as an anchor on the red sofa when the main hosts are absent. - Ben Thompson
Ben is a relief presenter and regularly stands in for the main hosts when they are away from the red sofa. He can also be seen on BBC News. - John Watson
John is a sports presenter and has been working for the BBC since 2012, providing viewers will all the latest sports news and stories.
