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Elaine McCallig
Sep 20, 2021
Monday is notoriously the most testing day of the week, but one BBC presenter’s week is off to an especially wobbly start.
In a hilarious blunder on this morning’s BBC Breakfast, Carol Kirkwood had just delivered a weather report from Chelsea when the Labrador who was at the end of the leash she was holding took off, making the 59-year-old lose balance.
🛑 @carolkirkwood down! Flash the guide dog is running the show on #BBCBreakfast this morning 🐾… https://t.co/sj2YZ2OyXN— BBC Breakfast (@BBC Breakfast) 1632118852
“I think Flash has just spotted a tree,” Sally Nugent remarked from the studio.
Next thing you know, the appropriately named guide dog — Flash — suddenly tugged on the lead, causing Kirkwood to fall forward.
Co-host Dan Walker said: “We’ve got a Kirkwood down!” before asking if she’s alright.
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“Yes, she’s a very strong girl Flash,” she laughed.
Kirkwood shared the BBC Breakfast tweet of the blunder, writing “Flash” along with laughing and heart eyes emojis.
People took to social media to share their thoughts on the segment, with Twitter user Margaret Johnston saying it made her Monday morning more cheery.
@BBCBreakfast @carolkirkwood That was wonderful (sorry Carol). Really cheered us up on a Monday morning! X— Margaret Johnston (@Margaret Johnston) 1632121188
@BBCBreakfast @carolkirkwood Dog gone Carol love it Made us laugh Enjoy your day to be seeing you 👍🥰🤣🤣☕☕🌻🌻— bob (@bob) 1632120873
@BBCBreakfast @carolkirkwood Never work with children or animals. 😂 Nice one Carol and made me chuckle on a Monday morning.— 77SPB (@77SPB) 1632119381
@BBCBreakfast @carolkirkwood I shouldn't laugh but @carolkirkwood that was hilarious 😂😂😂😂 woman down! But still smiling 😁 what a pro x— Karen Milne (@Karen Milne) 1632126986
@BBCBreakfast @carolkirkwood Whatever the story, Carol has always got a smile on her face, brightens the dullest day 😃— debs (@debs) 1632122281
@BBCBreakfast @carolkirkwood Cheered up Monday no end. Thank you x— Yartsie123 (@Yartsie123) 1632127547
@carolkirkwood Oh no! Glad you were okay! Come back Flash though......😆😆 https://t.co/EzxMCd7dM2— Jo Hopkins (@Jo Hopkins) 1632122188
It seems enthusiastic guide dog Flash was “guiding” Kirkwood towards the tree she wanted to visit, and in doing so managed to make the nation laugh.