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BBC Breakfast in hosting shake-up as Sally Nugent fights back tears over Rob Burrow’s death


Sally Nugent has been left tearful after suffering the loss of her close family friend and Rugby star, Rob Burrow.

Jon explained that Sally was always due to present the News at One from Salford, but would pop in later in the show to pay tribute to the late Rob Burrow. This is where the BBC Breakfast favourite fought back tears whilst discussing the tragic loss of Rob. “I guess this morning I reflect on how Lindsey, Macy, Maya and Jackson are, his gorgeous kids, his lovely mum and dad, Geoff and Irene, who welcomed us into their home like we were family and looked after us actually.

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