Carol Kirkwood, 59, took to Twitter after being informed that a fake account had been set up with the alleged imposter “pretending” to be the BBC Breakfast weather host. The issue was brought to the meteorologist’s attention by a viewer on the micro-blogging site today.
The social media user alerted Carol after they said the impersonator had begun to follow them on Twitter.
The person in question warned the broadcaster that a fake account had been set up in her name.
They wrote: “@carolkirkwood… Carol – you have someone pretending to be you.
“New profile on Twitter. Obviously, a fake as I can’t think of any reason you would follow me.”
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Louise announced earlier this year she would be stepping down from the show at the “end of the summer” and on Wednesday the meteorologist said her goodbyes to her co-star after revealing it was their last show together.
As she delivered her final forecast of the show, Carol said: “This is the last time I’m sad to say I’ll be throwing back to Lou.
“Lou, this is the last time we’re going to work together on Breakfast, isn’t it?
“I’m very sad but it’s been such a pleasure, such a joy working with you and I’ve learned so much from you so thank you for that.
“Thank you for being my friend as well as being my colleague.”
“Oh Carol, you are gorgeous and the good thing is that means we can go out for long lunches,” Louise replied.
“One of the things I’m really looking forward to, I will miss you but we will continue being friends.”
“Absolutely,” Carol replied and Louise added: “Take care.”
BBC Breakfast airs daily on BBC One at 6am.
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