On May 23, 2022, BBC Breakfast’s beloved weather presenter Carol Kirkwood, then 60, announced her engagement to Steve Randall, 47, live from the Chelsea Flower Show, leaving fans emotional and overjoyed, per web:22. After a “shocking” 2008 divorce from Jimmy Kirkwood, the Scottish star’s radiant happiness with her retired police officer and marathon runner fiancé has sparked a frenzy on X, with many calling it her “fairytale ending,” per web:1. As of August 30, 2025, their love story continues to captivate.

Kirkwood, now 63, described the proposal as “perfect” during a riverside picnic, per web:0. Randall, a divorced father of one, moved into her £2 million Berkshire home in 2023, per web:12. Their bond, rooted in friendship before romance, has fans swooning, with @BBCFan22 tweeting, “Carol’s glowing—she deserves this!” The couple’s 2023 wedding at Cliveden House, per web:2, was intimate, with Kirkwood saying, “We’re so happy,” per The Mirror.

Her first major romance since her 18-year marriage ended, Randall’s thoughtful gestures, like making tea at 2:45 a.m. for her early shifts, highlight their connection, per web:13. Fans on X, under #CarolAndSteve, praise their 14-year age gap, with @TVLover88 posting, “Love knows no age!” Critics, however, question the “toyboy” label, per web:16, though Kirkwood dismissed it, saying, “We’re just us,” per web:14.

The engagement followed Kirkwood’s resilience after her divorce, which left her “in a puddle of tears,” per web:14. Randall’s marathon-running grit, including the 2014 Marathon des Sables, mirrors her strength, per web:8. Their public debut at the 2023 Radio Times Covers Party, per web:0, solidified their status as a power couple. With BBC Breakfast averaging 1.5 million viewers, per Nielsen, Kirkwood’s joy resonates widely.

As Kirkwood and Randall plan their future, fans hope for a lasting fairytale. Her glowing happiness, a beacon after heartbreak, proves love can bloom again, leaving the nation cheering for their next chapter.