Sally Nugent had BBC Breakfast viewers scratching their heads this week after mysteriously vanishing from the morning show for three days. Usually seen on screens Monday to Wednesday alongside her co-host Jon Kay, the familiar face was replaced by colleague Luxmy Gopal — and nothing was said on air about why.
While the BBC stayed tight-lipped, fans were left wondering where Sally had disappeared to. There was no official explanation, and with no mention from her co-presenters either, speculation started to build online, reported The Express.
But now it seems the reason might be a lot simpler — and a lot more celebratory. The 54-year-old journalist finally dropped a few hints via Instagram, and judging by the snaps, she’s been off enjoying some well-earned birthday fun.
Sally reshared a string of sweet posts from her mates, showing her celebrating in style. In one of the photos, she was all smiles, holding a glass of pink wine while wearing a white mini dress and oversized sunglasses. The caption? Just two simple words: “Pink wine.”
Another snap showed her opening presents and cards surrounded by gifts, clearly in the middle of a wholesome celebration. She looked relaxed and happy, soaking up the birthday love.
It turns out Jon Kay didn’t let the occasion pass without marking it either. Sally revealed he sent her a cheeky card poking fun at her age, which she seemed to take in good humour. Jon also took to social media with a birthday tribute that fans quickly picked up on. He wrote: “Not only is 5th August International Dolly Parton Day… it’s also International Sally Nugent Day. Happy Birthday to my brilliant, clever, kind and funny friend.”
The pair’s close friendship on and off screen clearly hasn’t gone unnoticed by viewers, who flooded the comments with love for the duo. One fan said: “Love you two on morning news,” while another added: “What a team! Happy birthday Sally x.”
Others chimed in with similar praise: “You are a great team on @bbcbreakfast!” and “My favourite morning news presenters!” One even declared them “the best”.
Sally and Jon became the main faces of BBC Breakfast three days a week back in 2022, after Dan Walker made his exit from the program. Since then, the two have formed a strong presenting partnership that’s struck a chord with audiences, reported the Daily Record.
Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty handle the Thursday to Saturday shift, while Sundays rotate between different presenters.
While Sally didn’t come out with a direct statement about her absence, her Instagram made it pretty clear she’d been taking a well-deserved break to enjoy her birthday surrounded by friends, family, gifts and a few glasses of pink wine.
Fans will no doubt be pleased to see her back on the red sofa soon — tanned, refreshed and probably with a few stories to tell.
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