Carol Vorderman was seen in good spirits in her first public appearance since being fired by BBC Radio Wales for violating the broadcaster’s new social media policy.

On Friday afternoon, the 62-year-old former Countdown singer looked energetic as she strolled around Soho, London.

Carol stayed comfortable throughout her outing by wearing a black coat and matching turtle neck jumper. She added height to her ensemble with black boots and finished it off with a matching handbag.

Carol smiled brightly, her golden hair in loose curls, demonstrating that the recent setback had not dampened her spirits.

Carol’s famous friends have rallied around her despite her departure from BBC Radio following a five-year spell. She reinforced her commitment to expressing her’strong convictions’ on Twitter and Instagram in a statement released on Wednesday, refusing to limit her online criticism of the UK government.

Notable supporters included fellow BBC personalities Alan Carr and Michelle Visage, as well as Ant Middleton and Kelly Holmes. ‘Big respect Carol,’ comedian Alan Carr said, while Michelle Visage added, ‘Adore you endlessly.’