Sally Nugent speaks out on Jon Kay's BBC Breakfast absence as he takes break
Presenter Sally Nugent has addressed regular co-host Jon Kay's absence from BBC Breakfast.
The 51-year-old told viewers Jon was on holiday, and would be missing from the programme for the next two weeks. Jon was replaced by Ben Thompson on the red sofa, after he announced he was taking some planned annual leave.
“I have to say, it is lovely to have you with us this morning. Thank you for coming to keep me company,” she told stand-in host Ben Thompson.
“You’re very welcome, it’s lovely to be here,” he replied with a smile.
Weather presenter Carol Kirkwood also highlighted Jon’s absence from the show, as she and Ben joked about the bad forecast.
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Sally was joined by Ben Thompson on Monday morning (BBC)“The most important thing, Jon will want to know what the weather is going to be like for his bit of time off,” Ben said. “Is it going to rain for Jon’s little break?”
Confirming it was a rainy and cloudy outlook for the next few days, Carol laughed and simply said: “Poor Jon.”
Jon took to social media to announce he will be enjoying time sleeping in and hanging out with his family for the next two weeks.
”Enjoying some extra sleep and long-planned annual leave with the family, so no need to set my alarm clock tomorrow morning," the 53-year-old said.
”Back on the red sofa with my BBC Breakfast family in Salford in two weeks’ time,” he wrote along with an emoji of an alarm clock.
Jon will be away for two weeks (BBC/James Stack)Fans rushed to the comment section to wish the presenter a relaxing holiday while some pointed out it was a "shame" he had to clarify his absence from the show, following the reports a BBC presenter allegedly paid a teenager for sexually explicit images.
The mother of the teenager in question claims her child was paid more than £35,000 for sexually explicit pictures. She also says her child used the money to fund an addiction to crack cocaine and blames the presenter for "destroying her child's life".
The employee has been suspended from the BBC following the allegations.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed they have been contacted with regards to allegations.
A spokesperson from the Metropolitan Police said: "The Met has received initial contact from the BBC in relation to this matter but no formal referral or allegation has been made.
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"We will require additional information before determining what further action should follow."
The presenter has not yet been named. BBC Director-general Tim Davie recently explained why the corporation chose not to name the BBC presenter.
By law, individuals are entitled to a reasonable expectation of privacy, which is making this situation more complex," he wrote in an e-mail to staff.
"I also want to be very clear that I am wholly condemning the unsubstantiated rumours being made on the internet about some of our presenting talent."
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