Sarah Campbell has been "keeping the red sofa warm" for several BBC Breakfast presenters07:36, 29 Aug 2026Updated 08:00, 29 Aug 2026BBC Breakfast viewers pleaded with one presenter to become a permanent host.‌Sarah Campbell has become a beloved presenter on BBC Breakfast, often standing in for regular stars including Sally Nugent, Naga Munchetty, and Nina Warhurst. She also covers the news programme on the weekends.‌In the previous weeks, Sarah has been seen more frequently on BBC Breakfast, while some of her co-stars take a break for the summer holidays.‌However, in her latest Instagram post, Sarah took a moment to thank the show for having her as she takes a little break. She did also confirm to her followers when she would be back on BBC Breakfast.Content cannot be displayed without consentAlongside some behind-the-scenes photos on set, Sarah wrote, "Thanks for having me over the past month, keeping the red sofa warm for Naga, Sally, and Nina. And thank you for all your lovely messages.‌"A new look for @bbcbreakfast and August drawing to a close seemed like a good excuse for a photo dump. "Enjoy your Bank Holidays, and I will see you on the News Channel @bbcnews next week."Sarah's followers and co-stars rushed to the comment section, with Ben Thompson writing, "Awwww this team!"‌Another fan penned with a fingers-crossed emoji, "Back soon," to which Sara confirmed, "Will be returning on a Sunday in September."Other fans pleaded for Sarah to become a permanent host after building a good on-screen rapport with some of the other presenters.One said, "You have an excellent on-screen rapport with Jon, Charlie, and Ben, and it would be lovely to see you as a permanent host either Monday-Wednesday or Thursday to Saturday."‌Another agreed, "I hope you stay. You are so warm and friendly. It’s nice watching the BBC News with a kind person like yourself. Enjoy your weekend, Sarah."Someone else went on, "Love having you @sarahcnews hope to have you back soon xx."Article continues below"Please stay !!! You are brilliant on that sofa…" another fan pleaded.BBC Breakfast airs daily at 6am on BBC One.