BBC News star pulled off air for a year returns to studio after major operation as she’s flooded with support from fans
A BBC NEWS star has returned to the studio after being pulled off air for an entire year.
Karin Giannone has delighted fans as she revealed she’s back at Broadcasting House.
The 50-year-old posted a snap from the Beeb‘s newsroom as she confirmed she’s started rehearsing for her on screen comeback.
Flooding her with support, one fan said: “The stars are aligning in a fabulous resurgence….”
A second wrote: “Great news! Wishing you all the best, Karin.”
“Great to see you back Karin. Loving the halo,” said a third.
While a fourth commented: “Amazing, Karin! Great to see you back where you belong!”
However, Karin – who was taken off air with four other colleagues – revealed she’s on crutches following major operation.
Earlier this month she told fans how she had undergone major knee osteotomy surgery.
The operation sees medics cutting through the leg bone to alleviate symptoms of arthritis by realigning the foot.
At the time, Karin shared a snap from her hospital bed and said: “I’m out of action for a couple of months after a knee osteotomy surgery, but very much looking forward to being back on air on @BBCNews when I am up and running again!”
Karin and four other anchors were taken off air following the merger of the BBC’s domestic and international news channels as part of cost-cutting.
Other seasoned broadcasters such as Geeta Guru-Murthy, Kasia Madera, Annita McVeigh and Martine Croxall also lost out on presenting gigs as a result of the overhaul but are all returning to air.
Meanwhile, earlier this month Martine launched legal action against the Beeb and will take them to a two-day employment tribunal next month.
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- Maryam Moshiri flashing her middle finger during a live bulletin
- Tongued-tied sports presenter Chetan Pathak dropped an X-rated word during a report
- BBC Look North’s Peter Levy asked viewers “how big their holes are” during an innuendo-filled segment
- Newsreader Roger Johnson was left scrambling after saying “cuckoo c*ck” instead of clock
- BBC Breakfast’s Nina Warhurst mixing up the names of her co-hosts live on air
- The news correspondent is mistaken for shop staff and interrupted during the report
- Lukwesa Burak was left speechless after being caught stretching during a break
- Newsreader forced to run across the studio during epic camera mishap
