Carol Kirkwood divorce: Why did weather star split up from ex-husband Jimmy?

Carol Kirkwood joined the BBC as a weather presenter in 1998 and has since presented the weather on our screens for more than two decades. Carol is also known for her Strictly stint in 2015 where she swapped the studio for the ballroom as she danced alongside Pasha Kovalev.

Why did the weather star split up from ex-husband Jimmy?

The BBC Breakfast star was previously married to ex-husband Jimmy Kirkwood, however, they split in 2008.

Before their split, Carol and Jimmy had been married 18 years.

Carol has previously opened up on her marriage when she explained how she has found herself since their split.

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Last year Carol spoke of how she has been described as a “sex symbol”.

She said: “I get recognised in the street a lot, particularly after Strictly, but I’m certainly not famous.

“As for being a sex symbol? Well, that doesn’t even come on my radar.

“I’m just grateful to be on TV for being good at what I do, not because I’m a particular age or gender.”

source: express.co.uk