BBC Breakfast’s Jon Kay pays tribute to co-star on their last day in gushing post after they QUIT show

JON Kay paid tribute to a BBC Breakfast co-star on their last day after they QUIT the show.

Last month, it was revealed Nina Warhurst had quit her long-running role as the show's business correspondent for a brand new gig.

She will be joining the team onBBCNewsat One as the lead presenter, live fromSalford.

Taking to Instagram, Jon shared a carousel of photos showcasing his and Nina's time working together on BBC Breakfast.

He captioned: “This was definitely NOT goodbye – but today was Nina’s last shift doing the Money & Work job on Breakfast before she starts her new role presenting the BBC One O’Clock News.

“She’ll still be based in Salford – still working with the same team in the same studio.

“She’ll still be presenting Breakfast with us sometimes. And she’ll always be a mate.

“But I just wanted to say what a pleasure it has been to work with her since I joined Brekkie.

“She’s one of the most talented, dedicated, versatile, fun and fearless people I know.

“She commits 100% to any story or issue she’s covering. She always puts the audience first. And she’s exactly the same off-air as she is on the sofa.”

He concluded: “Much as we’ll miss her energy and smiles at 0445, we’re all delighted for her that she can now have a little more sleep – and a bit more time at home with her wonderful family in the mornings. She’ll be amazing at lunchtime x.”

Meanwhile, Nina found herself at the centre of a technical blunder in Tuesday's (April 1) episode.

As she began to speak about food inflation – in light of increasing household bills – the star soon noticed her microphone wasn't working.

Nina said: “One moment, sorry! I'll just get that on,” while trying to adjust the volume on her mic pack.

She continued: “There we are, that's my fault apologies,” before coming to a halt again as her voice kept cutting out.

“No, microphone's not working. I'm so sorry, I will bring you the news on food inflation a little bit later,” she added, before handing back to Sally Nugent and Jon.

Sally noted how it was “very unusual” for microphones not to be working, as Nina confirmed her mic “was on”.

Nina had been part of the BBC Breakfast team as their resident business reporter since 2018.

She also served as a relief presenter for when regular hosts were unavailable.

Who are the current presenters of BBC Breakfast?

The flagship BBC show has had dozens of presenters during its impressive 40 years on air but the current stars are:

Jon Kay – Since 2022

Sally Nugent – Since 2021

Charlie Stayt – Since 2006

Naga Munchetty – Since 2014

Carol Kirkwood – Since 1997

Previously writing on X, the presenter both confirmed the news and revealed her new position.

She penned: “Hanging up the high-viz & hairnet as I join the BBC’s News at One.

“OurLondonteam built a gem of a programme & it’s a privilege to be on the Salford team taking it forward.

“The teenage me who lived half a mile from here & dreamed of journalism would NOT believe it.”