Carol Kirkwood, 64, opens up about her relationship with toyboy husband, 51, as she insists their age gap 'doesn't worry her in the slightest' after she quit BBC Breakfast

Published: 08:00 EST, 14 November 2026 | Updated: 08:00 EST, 14 November 2026 Carol Kirkwood has insisted that the age gap between her and her toyboy husband 'doesn't worry her in the slightest' as she opened up on their relationship.The former weather reporter, 64, married retired police officer Steve Randall, 51, in December 2023 in a private ceremony in Buckinghamshire.And after quitting her role at the BBC in order to spend more time with her husband, Carol told how their 13-year age gap is something that's not on her mind as she would rather enjoy 'the little pleasures' in life now she has more free time. She told The Sun's Fabulous magazine: 'The age difference between Steve and I is 13 years, but it’s not something I think about. People will ask: “Oh, there is a big age gap, what are you going to do when you are 85 and Steve’s 72?"'We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it. Anything could happen in the next 15 to 20 years. I’m not worried about that in the slightest.'Discussing the value of the quality time she has with her husband, she went on: 'Steve and I want to enjoy the little pleasures that each day can bring – be it going for a walk, gardening or enjoying a nice meal he has cooked. The big things matter, but the small things are important, too.' Carol Kirkwood has insisted that the age gap between her and her toyboy husband 'doesn't worry her in the slightest' as she opened up on their relationship After quitting her role at the BBC in order to spend more time with her husband, Carol told how their 13-year age gap is something that's not on her mind She added that the pair are 'both fit' at this stage and hopes it will remain that way. Steve was by Carol's side when she waved goodbye to the BBC in April after 30 years, presenting her with a huge bouquet of flowers.Carol said walking away from the broadcaster was 'liberating' as she could finally 'dance to my own tune' without the 'constraints' the channel has.Her departure means that she can be more spontaneous with her husband, taking trips whenever she pleases now she doesn't have to wake up at 2.45am.Carol added that without needing 'permission' from the BBC to do other work outside her weather reporter role, she now feels she is 'my own boss'. Back in April, Carol delivered her final BBC Breakfast weather forecasts after three decades on screen with the broadcaster.After 30 incredible years on air, Carol plans to take a bit of 'me time' and drive into the sunset with her toyboy husband Steve.The much-loved presenter told how she was hoping to set sail and travel around Europe with the policeman after many years of prioritising her career. 'The age difference between Steve and I is 13 years, but it’s not something I think about... Anything could happen in the next 15 to 20 years. I’m not worried about that in the slightest'Carol had already started to share snippets of her low-key retirement life, having joined Instagram back in January. She said she was most looking forward to ditching her 2.45am alarm for good and spending some hard-earned quality time with her love. The couple married in December 2023 - nine years after her divorce from property developer Jimmy Kirkwood. 'Lots of travels, we've got lots of things planned', she shared on her final on-screen moment.'We're really looking forward to watching Matt in the morning saying the weather is going to be rubbish! And we will say, "Let's head off in the car somewhere".'Steve added: 'It's going to be the best ever [having Carol at home more], and the first thing to go is the alarm clock. That can go!'