BBC Breakfast’s Jon Kay takes swipe at Sally Nugent’s absence and compares presenter shake-up to ‘speed dating’
JON Kay took a swipe at Sally Nugent's absence from BBC Breakfast as he compared it to 'speed dating'.
The 53-year-old typically hosts the flagship morning programme with Sally, 52, from Monday to Wednesday each week.
However, Sally has been off air for the last seven days as she films Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas special.
While she's away Jon has been joined by a rotating number of stand-in presenters.
And during Tuesday's BBC Breakfast he appeared to take a swipe at his co-host's disappearance.
Closing the programme alongside Beeb presenter Tina Daheley, Jon told viewers: "Thanks for joining us on Breakfast. We're back from 6 tomorrow. I think Rachel is here tomorrow."
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Tina confirmed the news before telling her co-star: "You've had someone different every day this weekend haven't you?"
Jon then swiped: "Yeah, it's like speed dating."
The Sun previously revealed how Beeb bosses allowed Sally time off to compete on Strictly's festive special.
Since landing the gig she had been juggling hosting BBC Breakfast as well as training with her pro partner Graziano Di Prima.
A source said: "Sally is so excited to have been asked to take part in the Strictly special this year.
"She's been putting her all into the rehearsals with Graziano and the pair have clicked.
"With the recording of Strictly taking place at Elstree Studios in London on Tuesday night it wasn't practical for Sally to be on BBC Breakfast which is based in Manchester.
"Dress rehearsals and other filming commitments with the show meant she was needed in London."
The Sun understands Sally will be back on air with Jon from next week.
