BBC Breakfast’s Sally Nugent gets emotional, saying she “can’t go on with the show” during a moving segment about guide dogs.
BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent got visibly emotional while presenting the show on Tuesday.
The 51-year-old broadcaster held back tears and said she doesn’t think she can continue with her presenting duties during a moving segment about guide dogs.
Sally and her co-star Jon Kay, who were joined on the show by a few furry friends, raised awareness of the current shortage of guide dog volunteers.
Sad: BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent got visibly emotional while presenting the show alongside co-star Jon Kay on Tuesday
After the video played, the cameras cut back to the presenters in the studio. Sally was overcome with emotion as she put her hands in front of her face and sighed “wow” while Jon asked if she was alright.
Sally jokingly replied, “No. I don’t think I can go on. But what an incredible thing to be able to work with such a dog and then pass it on to the next level of your work.”
Jon said: “I’m amazed there’s a shortage, I would have thought people would be queuing around the block but I think it’s a big commitment don’t you think?”
Emotional: The broadcaster, 51, held back her tears and said she doesn’t think she can continue with her presenting duties during a moving segment about guide dogs
Earlier in the morning, Sally wrote on Twitter: “Over the BBC Breakfast, the latest on strikes, masks and an update on the situation for people waiting for guide dogs. Here is Sofia at 7 weeks old. Currently coached by the Ford family.
Fans got involved, taking to Twitter to discuss the matter, with one commenting: “Always appreciate the amazing @sallynugent on @BBCBreakfast.”
“More people are needed to help train guide dogs for the blind. Those who are already doing so should be applauded and recognized for their excellent work.
“You need a breakfast dog. Something nice to cheer us up between all the bad news’
Charity: Sally and her co-star Jon Kay, who were joined on the show by a few furry friends, drew attention to the current shortage of guide dog volunteers
Fans got involved, taking to Twitter to discuss the matter, with one commenting: “Always appreciate the amazing @sallynugent on @BBCBreakfast.”
Sally was announced as permanent presenter on the morning news program in October 2021, succeeding Louise Minchin.
Since November 2011 she has freelanced for the regular presenters of BBC Breakfast and also hosts their sports bulletins.
Sally said at the time: “I am absolutely thrilled to be the new presenter of BBC Breakfast, bringing the nation the latest news, top entertainment guests and stories that matter every week.
“It’s an honor to take the reins from Louise and be a part of the UK’s most watched breakfast show.”
Career: Sally was announced as permanent presenter on the morning news show in October 2021, succeeding Louise Minchin