host Rachel Burden has bid farewell to her Twitter/X followers in a surprising announcement that left fans and colleagues in shock.
The seasoned broadcaster took to social media on Monday afternoon to share her decision.
She tweeted: “I think I’m done with this malarkey for now.
“Goodbye friends. Goodbye bots. Stay safe out there. (For some radio/dog/at home/in the wild content – find me on Blue Sky or ).”
The unexpected post prompted a flurry of responses from fans and followers.
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Rachel Burden has decided to leave Twitter (Image: BBC Breakfast)
One user pleaded: “Noooo stay and fight! If you indeed decide to leave, you’ll be missed.”
Another agreed: “Of course your decision Rachel, but for me here you’ll be missed.”
However, others expressed an understanding of the situation, with one follower writing: “I don’t blame you. It’s become a mad house.”
Just a few days before revealing her plans to leave Twitter, the presenter shared some aspects of this time of year that she finds difficult.
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The presenter told followers she will be using BlueSky and Instagram instead (Image: Twitter)
Ending on a hopeful note, she told followers: “The weather may be sh*t, the politics is toxic, and it’s back to work/school tomorrow (unless you’re there already)… but we’re on the upward curve to Spring.”
This comes after Rachel joked about leaving her station at Breakfast early during a recent broadcast.
After hearing the weather forecast alongside her co-host Ben Thompson, she seemed keen to head up north to Scotland where snowfall was predicted, saying: “Do you know what the thought of getting up there snuggling down by the fire and having a full-on roast this afternoon, absolute heaven.”
Ben suggested that they leave right away, and Rachel agreed, even asking their sports co-star Jane Dougall if she would mind taking over for them.