Keeley has been absent from screens and social media recently
Keeley Donovan has made a shock announcement about her departure from BBC Look North. The popular meteorologist took to social media to tell viewers that she will no longer appear in her regular Friday night weather slot on Look North.
Instead she will present weather forecasts every Tuesday and Wednesday evening on sister show North West Tonight. It comes roughly 20 years after Keeley, who grew up in North East Lincolnshire, began to feature on weather forecasts in the region.
In her message on the X platform, Keeley revealed she had been unwell. Fans replied to wish her well and express their disappointment she will no longer present the weather on Look North.
Keeley said: “A little update on me. I’ve been away from work for the last few months because I haven’t been well. Thanks to everyone who contracted me.
“In other news my job is changing slightly, I’m really sad to say that I’ll no longer be doing my usual Friday weather slot on Look North. It’s always been the highlight of my week.
“In brighter news I shall be presenting the weather every Tuesday and Wednesday evening on North West Tonight and I’m excited to get to know my patch. I’ll still be on here (X) and insta with all my usual weather updates.”
Keeley was inundated with replies from Look North viewers. One said: “All the very best for your new role, Keeley, and I’m sorry to hear that you have been unwell. You always make the weather seem brighter in your forecast, no matter what the weather is doing! Best wishes.”
Another said: “Really sorry to hear you’ve been unwell, but glad to hear you’ll be starting a new job. You will see from social media that everyone has been concerned and missed you.
“Delighted to lead that we can still catch up with your posts over X and insta. Take care.”
Keeley was born in Grimsby and grew up in Tetney. Her father, Terry Donovan, was a professional footballer who played for the Republic of Ireland and Aston Villa and her grandfather Don, was also a professional footballer having played for Grimsby Town, Everton and the Republic of Ireland.
Having studied at Humberston School, she began an early interest in broadcasting at the age of 14, presenting for a cable TV station in Immingham. She went on to study media at Franklin Sixth Form College in Grimsby before going on to study at De Montfort University and then a post-graduate diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Grimsby Institute of Further & Higher Education.
She later studied broadcast meteorology with the Met Office and the BBC Weather Centre, leading to her future career in regional TV and radio. Keeley has since built a sizeable following with thousands of followers across her social media accounts.