Unbelievable:BBC Breakfast star Sally Nugent wows in bikini as she ditches UK for New Year’s Eve

The BBC Breakfast presenter sent temperatures soaring as she soaked up the sun on her lavish New Year’s Eve getaway.

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BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent wowed followers after sharing a stunning bikini snap taken while relaxing poolside on holiday, offering a glimpse of life far away from the UK and her familiar red sofa. In the eye-catching photo, Sally is seen soaking up the sunshine on what appears to be a luxury getaway abroad. Seated beside a crystal-clear swimming pool, she gazes out towards the sea, with palm trees, blue skies, and calm water creating an idyllic, picture-perfect backdrop.

The 54-year-old cuts a relaxed figure as she lounges on a black-and-white striped towel, legs stretched out and one toe gently dipping into the pool. Sally showcases her toned physique in a white crop top and cream-colored shorts, giving the snap an effortless, off-duty feel. It’s a striking contrast to the polished looks viewers are used to seeing on BBC Breakfast, where she regularly delivers the morning’s headlines.

BBC Breakfast star Sally Nugent offered a glimpse of life far away from the UK (Image: BBC)

She wowed followers after sharing a stunning bikini snap (Image: Instgram)

The sun-soaked snap comes just weeks after Sally left fans equally impressed with a very different look closer to home. Last month, the journalist shared an Instagram video filmed in her kitchen, where she showcased her latest winter outfit while baking brownies.

In the clip, Sally modelled a festive cream jumper decorated with holly and ivy patterns, complete with dark green embroidery around the neckline. She paired the short-sleeved knit with dark blue jeans and gem earrings, keeping things casual as she went barefoot around her stylish home.

In the run-up to Remembrance Day, the mum-of-one also showed her respect by adding a poppy brooch to her collar. Sally wore her hair in loose waves and accessorised with a gold chain bracelet, pausing mid-bake to cuddle her beloved dog, Sadie.

It didn’t take long for fans to flood the comments section with praise. One admirer gushed: “You’re absolutely gorgeous,” with five heart emojis, while another echoed: “stunning in the kitchen,” followed by a string of fire emojis.

Away from social media, Sally has continued her presenting duties on BBC Breakfast. Earlier this month, she appeared alongside Jon Kay as the programme paid tribute to iconic British photographer Martin Parr following his death.

Parr died on December 6, 2025, at the age of 73, prompting reflections from the BBC Breakfast team on his career and legacy. During the segment, Sally highlighted his famous images capturing everyday British life, including his instantly recognisable seaside scenes.

His passing marked the end of a significant era in documentary photography, known for its sharp, satirical take on modern society. The moment followed another powerful segment recently fronted by Sally and co-host Jon Kay, who featured an emotional interview with Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy and his wife, Sarra Hoy.

The couple spoke candidly about Sir Chris’s terminal cancer diagnosis during the deeply moving discussion, which aimed to raise awareness and encourage open conversations around the illness. The interview also promoted the BBC documentary Sir Chris Hoy: Cancer, Courage and Me.