LUXMY Gopal is making a name for herself on BBC Breakfast, as one of show’s line-up of hosts.
However, in August 2024, she was involved in a show blunder live on air but remained a true professional
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Who is Luxmy Gopal?
Luxmy Gopal is a journalist best known as a TV reporter and presenter.
She was born in the UK and lives in Leeds.
In the early days of her career, Luxmy worked as an investigative journalist for BBC Inside Out South East.
According to her LinkedIn profile, the presenter can speak English, German and French,
She studied History and English Literature at the University of Durham.
When did Luxmy Gopal become a BBC Breakfast presenter?
Luxmy previously worked for BBC as a news reporter and presenter for the Look North program.
However, in 2024 she revealed she had quit the program, to start a new job.
Luxmy took to X, formerly Twitter, to reveal she’s departed her presenting role at BBC Look North.
She revealed she had been promoted to BBC London and will become a familiar face for viewers in the capital.
If this wasn’t enough, since 2016 Luxmy has been a BBC Breakfast presenter and fills in when the show’s main line-up of hosts are off or on holiday.
Luxmy Gopal stands in for Sally Nugent alongside Jon Kay on BBC Breakfast
What happened to Luxmy Gopal on BBC Breakfast?
On August 23 2024, Luxmy was involved in a on-air blunder on BBC Breakfast.
The unexpected moment occurred during a preview segment just before the official start of the show.
Viewers got a glimpse into the chaotic reality of morning television at 5.56am.
The cameras switched to the BBC Breakfast studio for a sneak peek at the upcoming program, only to find Luxmy still getting her hair styled.
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Co-presenter Charlie Stayt, who appeared slightly flustered as he straightened his clothes, welcomed viewers with a cheery “Good morning and welcome to BBC Breakfast with Luxmy Gopal and Charlie Stayt”.
Meanwhile Luxmy remained unfazed, continuing to have her hair teased by a stylist.
Displaying her professionalism, Luxmy seamlessly began reading the headlines as if nothing was wrong.
“The headlines today…” she started calmly, as the screen quickly cut to a clip detailing the latest developments in the US Presidential elections.
Who are the current presenters of BBC Breakfast?
The flagship BBC show has had dozens of presenters during its impressive 40 years on air but the current stars are:
