Who is Carol Kirkwood's mystery fiancé as she reveals engagement live on air

24.05.2022 - 23:45 / ok.co.uk

BBC Breakfast weather presenter Carol Kirkwood revealed her engagement live on air during a report from the Chelsea Flower Show. Carol was previously married to cricketer Jimmy Kirkwood for 18 years until 2008, and has kept the identity of her new man safely under wraps. But, with a sparkling engagement ring on her finger, 59 year old Carol's BBC Breakfast colleagues couldn't resist giving it a quick mention.

TV anchor Sally Nugent joked that she was “a bit concerned about how you’re standing up with a giant rock on that left hand”. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Carol, who said the couple were both "so, so delighted", reports the Mirror, replied: “We got engaged when we were on holiday. So it’s lovely news and we’re both thrilled." The admission was met with an eruption of applause in the studio as Carol, known for her bubbling personality and stint on Strictly Come Dancing, beamed at the camera.

Who is Carol's mystery fiancé? Carol lives a very private life away at her home in Maidenhead, away from the television spotlight. She explained that her new fiancé, who she is believed to have met several years ago, popped the question unexpectedly while on a holiday picnic. At first, Carol "thought he was joking"! The Daily Mail recently reported that the presenter had been seen holding hands with a man while shopping.