BBC Breakfast’s Jon Kay jokingly threatened to ditch co-host Nina Warhurst after two Coronation Street stars invited him down to the iconic ITV set.
During Monday’s visit (April 3) to the BBC studios, the 53-year-old host welcomed Daniel Brocklebank (Billy Mayhew) and Peter Ash (who plays Paul Foreman) onto the show to discuss their upcoming storyline on the soap.
As they discussed Paul’s upcoming diagnosis of motor neuron disease, presenter Nina revealed Jon had never been down to the legendary TV set before.
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Shocked at the revelation, the group immediately offered him a tour of the set, as Jon joked: “Shall we all go?” before he turned to his co-host and asked: “Are you alright hosting on your own?”
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She enthusiastically replied: “Yeah, should be fine. Honestly, going to the Rovers Return for the first time – what a feeling.”
Loyal fans of the beloved soap will know labourer Paul has been battling with various health conditions in recent weeks, with his illness soon set to take a turn for the worse.
Alongside the stars of the show, the presenting duo invited Tanya Corrin form the MND Association onto the show to discuss how they have aided ITV bosses with the storyline.
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It was soon clear Jon wasn’t the only person excited to take a stroll on the Cobbles, after Tanya revealed that she had also been offered a chance to enjoy a drink in the Rovers Return.
Nina revealed: “Tanya’s just been invited to the Cobbles this morning, are you gonna go?”
She excitedly revealed: “I’m going! My friends will be so jealous. Dan’s my new best friend – I’m off!”
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Before they moved onto the next segment, Jon cheekily advised viewers to “watch out for Tanya, she’ll be in the background having a drink at the Rovers.”
Nina quipped: “She’ll be staying there until she gets a drink” as Tanya agreed: “I am, sorry team!”
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