BBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood apologises to co-star live on air in awkward blunder
The weather presenter made a blunder live on air.
BBC Breakfast presenter Carol Kirkwood had to quickly issue an apology to her co-star during Wednesday's show.
On the programme, BBC viewers tuning in saw the weather presenter detail the latest forecast, warning it will turn increasingly humid in the south throughout the day.
Despite drizzly patches of rain throughout the UK, the 63-year-old star went on to say that overall, it'll be bright and sunny.
As she wrapped up and began to hand back to Sally Nugent and Ben Thompson in the studio, Carol made a blunder, writes The Express.
She said: "Jon and Sally, you were saying- Sorry, Ben and Sal."
The BBC star seemed to get Ben Thompson's name confused with Jon Kay, who is usually co-hosting alongside Sally during the week.
Addressing the mishap, Ben joked: "I answer to anything Carol, don't worry," She replied: "Oh Ben, I am so sorry! You're so lovely as well."
Assuring her it was all ok, he added: "Don't be daft! It's just all these short names, that's what it is. It's nice to see you."
Currently, Ben has been filling in for the regular presenter Jon after the seasoned broadcaster enjoyed a break away from the show.
Taking to Instagram this week, Jon shared a snap of himself on the beach with the caption: "Long weekend back in the beautiful West Country."
It wasn't long before people commented on the snap, with many hoping he enjoyed his time away from the red sofa.
One person said: "You deserved it," while somebody else added: "Looks beautiful."
Another follower commented: "Hope you had a wonderful weekend to decompress." One fan said: "That looks lovely. Missed you being with Sally this morning."
It's not yet known when Jon will resume his presenting duties on the programme.
This wasn't Carol's first time saying the name live on air as she did the same at the start to the year, she found herself apologising after a name slip-up. Carol mistakenly addressed her co-host Sarah as Sally.
The confusion arose since Sally Nugent usually presents alongside Jon from Monday to Wednesday, but Sarah had stepped in during half term. "It's Thursday that we'll all be in that milder air, Jon and Sal," Carol remarked before catching her error.
The BBC presenter was visibly stunned as she quickly corrected herself, exclaiming: "Sarah! Sorry."
The on-air gaffe prompted laughter from her fellow presenters, but the broadcast took an unforeseen twist when the camera abruptly switched to another broadcaster at the BBC London Breakfast news desk.
Caught off guard, the presenter glanced into the lens with a look of surprise while Jon and Sarah's voices continued in the backdrop.
From off-screen, Sarah's voice was heard saying, "I didn't hear what she said! " and Jon chimed in with a hushed, "Shh, don't tell her, don't tell her."
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