Jon Kay, new permanent host of BBC Breakfast following Dan Walker‘s departure, had to pull out work today.
Presenter Jon, 52, told disappointed fans on Twitter yesterday (Sunday July 10) evening he was “gutted”.
The BBC host shared with followers he has tested positive for coronavirus.
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And so Jon was unable to make the first day proper of his ‘new job’, which was confirmed on Friday (July 8).
Instead, Nina Warhurst filled in for Jon, taking his usual seat next to co-host Sally Nugent.
Jon Kay misses BBC Breakfast
Correspondent Jon delivered bad news of his own as he revealed a snap of a positive lateral flow test.
“Aaaagh! Finally got me,” an exasperated Jon declared, adding a virus emoji to his post.
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