Carol Kirkwood says 'they're my own mistakes' as she talks misconception on BBC Breakfast
BBC Breakfast 's weather presenter Carol Kirkwood has revealed she has no help with her on-screen wardrobe choices, contrary to what viewers might assume. The 63-year-old was seemingly taken aback by the assumption of her having a stylist, and humorously described her fashion decisions as her "own mistakes".
During an appearance on BBC Radio 2 's Tracks Of My Years, host Gary Davies said: "You just look like summer has arrived, every single morning, you do and that's why I think we all love you."
Curious about her outfit choices, he then asked: "How do you decide what to wear every day, is this all you or do you have a team?".
Carol responded with a chuckle: "You're having a laugh, a team to sort out my outfits?
"No, it's all me and often it's what's ironed, what's washed and what's clean, 'Lovely, that'll do', because it's not a fashion show for me.
"I don't want to be what you talk about rather than the weather, because my job is the weather and it's an important message, so, nobody helps me, they're all my own mistakes."
Carol also expressed her affection for her role and colleagues, both on and off-camera, adding: "We've known each other for donkeys years, so it's real friendship that you're witnessing."
Since joining the BBC Breakfast crew in 1997, Carol has become the programme's longest-standing current presenter.
Her expertise in meteorology has been recognised with multiple accolades, including a TRIC award for best TV Weather Presenter in 2003, 2008, 2009, and consecutively from 2012 to 2017.
The meteorologist has also received Royal recognition from Princess Anne.
In November 2015, she was reportedly honoured with an Honorary Fellowship by the Princess Royal for her "contributions to broadcasting" at Inverness College.
That same year, viewers got to see a different side to her when she competed on Strictly Come Dancing, with former show professional Pasha Kovalev.
During the competition, she was praised for efforts, though finished in 10th place.
Meanwhile, Carol recently made it clear that she has no intention of retiring any time soon.
When asked about the possibility of stepping back, she told Radio Times Magazine: "Don't say that; you'll get me sacked! And I love my job; I can't imagine not doing it.
"There will be a day, obviously, when that happens, but for now I still love the weather. Each day is different, you know?
"We're an island, and the weather changes all the time, so it's always interesting."
BBC Breakfast airs daily from 6am on BBC One.
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