Overview

• Nugent rejoined the programme on Tuesday after several weeks away, receiving on-air welcomes from co-presenters Carol Kirkwood and Jon Kay.
• Kirkwood told her, “It’s great to have you back, Sal,” and Kay added, “It’s lovely to have you back,” during the morning broadcast.
• Jon Kay announced on Instagram that producer Lucy has left the show to develop her From a Lancashire Lass podcast.
• Viewers posted supportive messages on X celebrating Nugent’s comeback, noting her return to the red sofa with Jon Kay.
• A day earlier, Ben Thompson’s segment highlighted John Wilkins’ leukaemia treatment needs, with his closest bone marrow match reported to be in Japan.