Carol Kirkwood hints at TV comeback months after retiring - this is the role that could tempt her back
After leaving television behind to travel with her husband and focus on her writing, Carol has had a change of heart
In January this year, Carol Kirkwood announced her departure from the role of weather correspondent at BBC Breakfast, and her final day was on April 1.
At the time, the broadcaster shared that the only things she wanted to do in her retirement were travel with her husband, Steve Randall, and focus on her writing - Carol is the author of six romance novels.
However, it appears Carol has reconsidered a permanent departure from our screens, hinting at a comeback while in conversation with Best magazine.
The author and broadcaster not only revealed that she'd return "for spells of time" depending on "what was offered," but also shared the one role that she'd jump at the chance to take on.
"Celebrity Race Across The World," Carol says when asked what her "dream" role would entail. But that comes with a caveat as she adds, "With Steve!"
However, she can envisage an issue with appearing on the show, sharing, "His problem would be getting me out of the toot shops, I'd be saying, 'Look at this fridge magnet!'."
Carol's comments about a possible TV return come after she reveals leaving the BBC had been a "wrench," because "I absolutely loved my job and colleagues."
The broadcaster says the hardest part of walking away was "leaving my friends behind and knowing I wouldn't see them regularly."
However, she has made a big effort to keep in touch with those she said goodbye to. "Steve and I had lunch with one yesterday, and I'm having lunch with another tomorrow," she shares.
While Carol was hoping for a slower pace in her retirement, her life has actually been busier than expected, and squeezing in a TV comeback could be a challenge.
Sharing that she was hoping for strolls into her local town, browsing fresh vegetables for lunch followed by leisurely dining in the garden, the reality is very different.
"Free time, what is that?" she jokes, adding, "We're so busy - the house needs attention, the garden looks like the wilds of Borneo!"
Shortly after retirement, Carol revealed a list of dream destinations she'd like to visit. "I want to go to the Italian Lakes and I’m keen to do Route 66 across America," she shared.
Carol continued, "I love music so I’d really like to visit Graceland and Nashville, and maybe throw in Dollywood at the same time."
With some of her family living in Australia, this is also on the list. "I’ve been to Australia once and I’d love to go back," Carol said at the time.
However, offering an update on her travel plans, the presenter says they have some cruises planned next year, where she'll be giving talks. Besides that, she's hoping to do a "road trip to France" with Steve.
Thinking about what the future holds, Carol says she never worries about getting older. "I don't even think I'm old, I enjoy life and embrace each day," she shares.
Carol adds, "I look forward to summers, winters, more snow, more sun," concluding, "The best is yet to come!"
