WEATHER presenter Abbie Dewhurst returned to the BBC – but not how viewers might expect.
In May, Abbie announced she was leaving her role on BBC Yorkshire after eight years.
The star briefly made a comeback to the Beeb, filling in for Rima Ahmed on BBCRadio Leeds’ breakfast show.
Earlier this year, Abbie addressed her followers in a lengthy statement to announce her BBC Yorkshire exit.
She revealed: “The only thing crazier than landing your dream job is handing your notice in for it…
“A long, emotional caption so buckle up.
“8 years ago today I walked into BBC Yorkshire as a staff weather presenter for the first time and, in spite of the initial 2:30am alarms, have been living my actual dream in this amazing corporation ever since.
“But as they say, all good things must come to an end and the end is in sight (still a couple of weeks off so plenty more reminiscent spam to come).”
TShe added: “Thank you for welcoming me onto your screens, into your radios and onto your phones. It’s been a privilege that’s not lost on me.
“The future is looking bright.”
In response to Abbie’s announcement, one viewer wrote: “Good luck for your future and thank you for sharing 8 years with us.”
Another added: “It’s been an absolute pleasure, thank you for informing, educating and entertaining us over the last 8 years.
“I send you my very best wishes in your future ventures.”
Whilst a third commented: “Good luck in pastures new Abbie.
“I won’t be alone in asking but if it’s dream job why leave? Obvs moving on to bigger/better things I guess.”
A fourth echoed: “Will miss your lovely smiles Abbie good luck for Whatever you do next. Take care lovely lady.”
BBC departures and returns
LEAVING/LEFT
Newsnight’s Mark Urban after 35 years on air
Claudia Winkleman quitting BBC Radio 2 after 15 years
Correspondent Robin Brant after two decades
Sports presenter Garry Richardson after 50 years
BBC Radio star Jason Rosam after 16 years on air
Jordan North quitting Radio 1 and moving to Capital
RETURNING/RETURNED
Martine Croxall after launching legal action against the Beeb
Karin Giannone after a horror injury and year off air
Annita McVeigh after losing out on a chief presenter job last year
Geeta Guru-Murthy after also being off air for more than a year
In April, Abbie found herself in a spot of bother after becoming tongue-tied while trying to give a weather report.
The presenter shared a behind-the-scenes of herself getting tongue-tied as she tried to film her report, admitting she was having “a right mare.”
Each time, Abbie walked off out of view of the camera before starting the video again.
But Abbie poked fun at her blunders and used the video to remind her fans that everyone can make mistakes.
