BBC Breakfast presenter Luxmy Gopal sparked a frenzy as she made a return to the show on Thursday morning alongside host Charlie Stayt – but Naga Munchetty was nowhere to be seen
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BBC Breakfast: Carol praises Luxmy after telling ‘trunk’ joke
During Thursday’s episode of BBC Breakfast, Charlie Stayt was delivering the day’s top stories to viewers.
While audiences are accustomed to seeing him co-host the show with Naga Munchetty, the 49 year old was noticeably absent from her usual spot on the couch.
Instead, Luxmy Gopal joined Charlie at the helm, a familiar face for weekend viewers of the BBC programme.
Viewers quickly took to Twitter to express their approval of Luxmy sharing the spotlight with Charlie, with many advocating for a regular rotation of presenters.
One viewer tweeted: “Great to see Luxmy this morning on the breakfast sofa,” reports the Express.
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Another delighted fan posted: “Good morning Charlie and Luxmy What a lovely surprise to see you this morning Luxmy. I am liking the switching around of presenters that seems to be happening more at the moment Love our BBC.”
Former colleague Edward Sault chimed in: “What a treat to be able to hand back to my old pal @luxmy_g from”.
@BBCJersey days on @BBCBreakfast this morning! @BBCSouthNews.”.
“Unexpected Thursday, @BBCBreakfast @luxmy_g it’s not Sunday. Nice surprise,” joked another viewer.
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Another tweet read: “Morning again Luxmy and of course Charlie, lovely surprise seeing you this morning”.
Recently, Luxmy announced she would be leaving her position at BBC Look North after landing a permanent role on BBC London.
The TV personality is typically seen broadcasting live from various UK locations as she delivers news segments to the studio hosts.
Luxmy Gopal, while co-presenting alongside Roger Johnson, made her mark with a quip that flew under the radar for most but not for weather presenter Carol Kirkwood.
Luxmy had remarked: “Well, it’s got a trunk.”
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Although her co-host Charlie didn’t catch it, Carol responded with enthusiasm, saying: “I liked Luxmy’s joke about having a trunk!”
The BBC presenter acknowledged: “At least you noticed it, Carol! Nobody else, absolute tumbleweed elsewhere, but thank you, Carol.”
Prompted by Charlie to repeat it, she declined: “It’s not worth repeating, if you’ve got to repeat a joke, it’s just nope.”
Appreciating Carol’s recognition, Luxmy lightheartedly declared her as now her favourite.
BBC Breakfast continues weekdays on BBC One from 6am.
