EVERYTHING'S O-KAY
Where is Jon Kay? BBC Breakfast presenter’s whereabouts revealed
Plus a look at who came to the rescue
BBC Breakfast's Jon Kay has finally broken his silence over why he’s been missing for so long.
The star usually hosts BBC Breakfast with Sally Nugent from Monday to Wednesday.
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Where was Jon Kay and why was he not on BBC Breakfast?
Jon Kay has been absent since March 25, 2024 - but was back on the sofa on April 8.
And the top presenter has finally revealed the reason why.
The BBC Breakfast star has been enjoying a well-deserved holiday during the Easter break with his family.
However, not everything went as planned.
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Posting on social media, the journalist told fans he had spent the last few days in picturesque Cornwall.
However, the trip wasn't as relaxing as the 54-year-old was hoping for, as he posted a picture of himself caked in mud.
He explained to fans: ";Flat tyre. Rained every day.
"As you can see, I fell over in a muddy ditch (and then pretended it was a deliberate April Fool - nobody was fooled) but we had a lovely spring break."
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Jon has been missing from BBC Breakfast on a number of occasions over the past few weeks.
In March he missed several editions of the show, with Ben Thompson stepping in for him.
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Who was his replacement?
When the programme began on Monday, March 25, 2024, Sally was seen sitting alongside Ben Thompson.
Despite officially quitting the morning show in 2022, Ben is often seen on the iconic red sofa filling in for missing presenters.
In December 2021, the journalist posted that he would be hanging up his "hard hat"; after joining in 2011.
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He said he'd be moving back to the global channel BBC World as he also thanked those who let them do stories on them.
He also joked that now he'd be able to avoid the cold and rain but will be keeping the BBC Breakfast sofa warm on some occasions.
When did Jon Kay join BBC Breakfast?
The broadcaster joined the BBC in 1992 and has worked his way up the ranks.
On July 8, 2022, Jon said of his appointment to the full time BBC Breakfast co-anchor role: “I’m over the moon to become the new regular presenter of BBC Breakfast and I’m looking forward to bringing our brilliant viewers the very latest news each morning alongside my good friend Sally and the rest of the team.
"Sitting on the famous red sofa is a real privilege while covering the stories and issues that matter to our audience – home and abroad.”
BBC Breakfast editor Richard added: “Jon is a brilliant broadcaster who can turn his hand to hard-hitting news stories, celebrity interviews and everything in between.
"Already a member of the BBC Breakfast family, we are thrilled to have him join the team as a regular presenter.”
How to watch BBC Breakfast
BBC Breakfast is on air every single day, including weekends.
The show kicks off on BBC one at 6am until 10am Monday to Friday.
However, on Saturday and Sunday it starts at the later time of 7am.
BBC Breakfast can also be streamed live on the iPlayer.
Who presents BBC Breakfast news?
Every morning the show wakes up the nation with the top news of the day.
Traditionally, Jon and Sally host from Monday to Wednesday with Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt taking over from Thursday to Sunday, but other presenters are on standby to step in as host.
Here's the line-up:
Sally Nugent
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Sally Nugent is one of the main BBC Breakfast presenters, hosting the show every Monday to Wednesday.
Sally landed the gig after Louise Minchin quit in 2021.
Prior to that she would fill in when the main presenters were away.
Sally won Scoop of the Year at the Royal Television Society Journalism Awards in 2021 for her BBC documentary following Marcus Rashford's quest to end child food poverty.
Jon Kay
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Jon joins Sally for the first three days of the week.
He has been a part of BBC Breakfast as a reporter and stand-in host since 2009.
Jon became a regular presenter with Sally following Dan Walker's departure in 2022.
Jon has three children with his wife Francesca, who are kept very much out of the limelight.
Naga Munchetty
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Naga Munchetty takes over from Sally and Jon as one of the BBC Breakfast news anchors from Thursday to Sunday.
The popular presenter has been working for the BBC since 2008 when she joined the Working Lunch Team.
Naga has interviewed several high profile politicians including Hillary Clinton, David Cameron, and Tony Blair.
In 2023, the presenter revealed that she has been diagnosed with adenomyosis.
Charlie Stayt
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Charlie Stayt sits alongside Naga on the red sofa.
Charlie originally joined BBC Breakfast in 2006 as a relief presenter.
However, in 2008 he secured his spot as part of the main team of presenters.
He was previously a main anchor on Five News.
Carol Kirkwood
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Carol Kirkwood is BBC Breakfast's resident weather presenter, who works Monday to Friday.
She joined BBC News in April 1998 and has even appeared as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing.
In December 2023, she revealed she had married her partner Steve Randall.
Nina Warhurst
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Nina Warhurst is in charge of delivering the business news every weekday.
In October 2020, Nina got her big break when she was appointed as BBC Breakfast's main business presenter, taking over from Steph McGovern, who moved to Channel 4.
She returned to the show in January 2024 after maternity leave.
Nina is married to Ted, and the couple have three children.
Their third child - a girl - was born in July 2023.
Ben Thompson
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Ben Thompson has worked as a business correspondent for the BBC for many years.
He joined Breakfast as a producer, before joining the presenting team in 2011.
Ben announced he was leaving in 2021, but is still regularly used as a stand-in host.
Ben Bland
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Another Ben is also used as a stand-in host - Ben Bland.
In February 2021 he revealed on X that he had changed his name to Ben Boulos.
He works as a reporter on Breakfast but is sometimes drafted in to a presenting role.
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Victoria Valentine
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Victoria Valentine works as a relief presenter.
She also hosts BBC’s morning global news programmes on BBC One, BBC News, and BBC World News.
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