BBC Breakfast star Sally Nugent wowed in a summer outfit as she took time away from work last week. The news anchor, 54, jetted off for a week’s holiday before returning yesterday (July 12) to be reunited with her “bestie” – her dog Sadie. But she wasn’t done soaking up the gorgeous weather, as she posed in a pair of denim shorts and a pink vest top to cuddle the Cavapoo.

Sally let her brunette tresses fall in gentle waves past her shoulders and donned a huge pair of sunglasses as she cuddled Sadie to her chest, showing off her toned legs in the back garden while surrounded by chic lounge furniture. Also included in her photo gallery was a beach lit by the sunset, colourful flowers blooming around her hotel and waves rolling into shore.

Fans rushed to comment on the snaps, with one writing: “Looks fab Sal, a totally well deserved hols.”

Another said: “Hope you had a great break, anywhere nice? Look forward to seeing you on Breakfast!”

A third posted: “Hope it was a fab holiday. So pleased you’re back so you and Jon can get us all through the start of the week and Monday!”

It comes after BBC Breakfast was halted for a devastating update, as a former star died.

Dermot Murnaghan died from prostate cancer over the weekend, and his former colleague Nick Owen appeared on the show to pay tribute to his friend.

He said on the programme: “I can only advise people to try and get in the system anyway. Once you get past 50, if you can, try and have regular tests via your GP.

“And if you’re in a family situation in which you have relatives who have or had prostate cancer, or Black families where anyone over 40 should be keeping tabs on it, it’s absolutely vital. I’m afraid Dermot is a perfect example – it was caught too late.”