BBC Breakfast presenter Jon Kay is ‘gutted’ after being compelled to overlook his first day as a everlasting presenter attributable to Covid.
The 52-year-old was confirmed as Dan Walker’s alternative simply final week, however couldn’t be part of Sally Nugent on Monday’s present.
As a substitute, Nugent – who changed Louise Minchin as everlasting host in 2021 – was joined by Nina Warhurst.
Alongside an image of his optimistic lateral stream check, Kay tweeted: ‘Aaaagh! Lastly bought me Gutted not to have the ability to begin the brand new job formally @BBCBreakfast on Monday.’
Turning to BBC Breakfast editor Richard Frediani, he teased: ‘I suppose working from house isn’t actually an choice?’
Loads of followers rushed to ship their condolences, together with his predecessor Walker who tweeted: ‘Oh no Jon! Hope you're feeling okay.’
Kay’s BBC Breakfast co-host Naga Munchetty added: ‘Argh! Hope you’re not feeling too poorly x.’
Kay was lastly in a position to announce his new job on Friday, alongside Victoria Derbyshire who was additionally confirmed to be changing Emily Maitlis on Newsnight.
Sharing the excellent news, he mentioned: ‘I’m trying ahead to bringing our sensible viewers the very newest information every morning alongside my good good friend Sally and the remainder of the crew.
‘Sitting on the well-known crimson couch is an actual privilege whereas protecting the tales and points that matter to our viewers – house and overseas.’
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