After nearly three decades, Kirkwood announced that she would be scaling back her work for the network starting in April 2026. Her audience and colleagues alike offered touching sentiments, with many saying, "We can't let you leave" to illustrate the connection that Kirkwood has managed to build with her audience.

BBC Breakfast Honors Carol Kirkwood with Heartfelt Farewell: 'We Can't Let You Go'

Her last transmissions included her colleagues and viewers sharing anecdotes and recollections, ranging from babies and pets responding to her weather forecasts to people's personal experiences inspired by her professionalism and friendliness. Social media has been filled with tributes to her memory, which is a testament to her being one of the most recognizable faces in the UK in the field of weather broadcasting.

Carol Kirkwood's Last Forecasts: When to Catch Her on BBC Breakfast

Carol's last official appearances will follow the BBC Breakfast schedule:

• Brief updates at the top of every hour from 06:00 to 09:00
• Short weather forecasts at 15 minutes past the hour
• Full forecasts at 45 minutes past each hour
  Since the program is live and fans are advised to tune in throughout the show to catch all her segments.

Who Is Carol Kirkwood?

Born Carol MacKellaig on 29 May 1962 in Morar, Inverness-shire, Kirkwood was raised in a hotelier family with eight siblings. She began her working career at the BBC in London, followed by Met Office training to become a professional weather presenter. Her friendly demeanor and authoritative style soon made her a household name.

Carol Kirkwood Educational Background

• Attended Lochaber High School, Fort William
• BA in Commerce from Napier College of Commerce and Technology now Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh

Carol Kirkwood Family

Carol Kirkwood was born on May 29, 1962, in Morar, Inverness-shire, Scotland. She is one of eight children to parents who were hoteliers. She has remained very close to her family with regard to her personal life, she is married to Steve Randall and currently lives with him in Bray, Berkshire and the marriage took place in 2023.

Carol Kirkwood Career

• Joined BBC secretarial reserve, then radio slots on BBC Radio Scotland, 2 and 4
• Briefly worked on Windsor TV (Wire TV) in 1992
• Rejoined BBC in 1993 as freelance presenter
• Joined BBC News Weather in April 1998
• Regular presenter for BBC Breakfast, BBC News, BBC World News

Carol Kirkwood TV Appearances

• BBC Breakfast (1997-2026) - Weather presenter
• The Great British Weather - Co-presenter
• Hacker Time - Guest
• The Weather Show - Presenter
• The One Show - Reporter
• Would I Lie to You? - Guest, 2014
• Victoria Derbyshire (2015-2020) - Weather presenter
• Strictly Come Dancing - Participant, 2015
• Hollyoaks - Cameo, 2018
• The People vs Climate Change - Narrator, 2021
• Saturday Kitchen - Guest, 2022

Carol Kirkwood BBC Journey

Starting in 1998 with BBC News Weather, Kirkwood has evolved into a prominent figure associated with BBC Breakfast's weather segment. Her expertise, combined with a friendly demeanor on television, has helped Kirkwood build a successful career spanning nearly three decades.

Carol Kirkwood Net Worth

As of 2026, Carol Kirkwood's estimated net worth comes out to be around £3.9 million, approximately Rs. 39 crore from a successful career hosting BBC Breakfast as its main weather presenter, income from writing romantic fiction books and appearances on other television programs such as Strictly Come Dancing, among other engagements spanning over 25 years in television and media.

Carol Kirkwood Awards & Honors

• TRIC Best TV Weather Presenter: 2003, 2008, 2009, 2012-2017
• Honorary Fellowship, Inverness College (University of the Highlands & Islands), 2015

Carol Kirkwood Books

• Under a Greek Moon (2021)
• The Hotel on the Riviera (2022)
• Secrets of the Villa Amore (2023)
• Once Upon a Time in Venice (2024)