BBC Breakfast presenter Emma Vardy has stepped away from the show to begin maternity leave, receiving heartfelt support from her co-stars Sally Nugent and Jon Kay.
Emotional On-Air Farewell
During Sunday’s edition of BBC Breakfast, Emma shared her departure news with viewers. She announced, “Right, well, that’s nearly it for us today. And my last show before mat leave! Bye.” Her co-host Roger immediately wished her well, replying, “Enjoy, good luck!” Emma assured the audience of her return, adding, “I’ll be back – see you.”
Social Media Celebration
Following the broadcast, Emma posted on Instagram, highlighting highlights from her time on the program. She captioned the update: “Last show done for a while, maternity leave starts here, see you all in a few months! With Roger hoping we made it through breakfast this morning without any early arrivals (we did).” She noted the excitement ahead, stating, “There is previous precedent of breakfast presenters going into labour! Had a lovely last week at work, now the fun starts.”
Colleagues and Fans Show Support
Messages of congratulations flooded in quickly. Sally Nugent commented, “Phew! Been waiting for that call. Loads of luck xx.” Jon Kay added, “Yay! Now you can put your feet up, rest and relax….? Oh. Not really. Sending you all best wishes for your next big story. Good luck and enjoy the family adventure ahead xxx.”
Fans also expressed their excitement and well-wishes. One viewer wrote, “We’ve been watching over the last weeks wondering if you would still be there! The neatest bump I ever did see!” Another said, “Good luck, Emma, on your new member of your family! Looking forward to seeing you on TV again soon.” A third shared, “Good luck, Emma. Hope all goes well. Can’t wait to see you back on the sofa.”
BBC Breakfast broadcasts weekdays at 6 a.m. on BBC One.
