Vernon Kay made a cheeky joke about his wife Tess Daly while hosting the latest edition of This Morning.
The TV presenter and co-star Rochelle Humes are currently filling in for regular hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby enjoy a festive break.
Before returning on air from an ad break, ITV played a trailer confirming that Vernon’s other half Tess will be appearing on the ITV daytime show on Thursday morning.
Vernon was later seen clapping following the news that his wife would be joining him on the show.
He quickly joked: “It’s what we’ve all got to do in the lead up to Christmas, Tess Daly.”
Vernon’s cheeky quip is in reference to the news Covid rules which state that fully vaccinated contacts of a COVID-19 case should take a daily lateral flow test for 7 days to slow the spread of the virus.
The I’m A Celebrity star finally made his This Morning debut on Monday four months later than planned due to coronavirus.
Phillip and Holly took an extended break from the ITV show in July and August, with Eamonn Holmes and wife Ruth Langsford stepping in for a seven-week stint as hosts.
Vernon was set to follow in their footsteps in the final week of August, due to present with Rochelle and Alison Hammond.
However, he was forced to miss out after contracting Covid-19 just days before his presenting role.
Opening Monday’s show, Josie, who became a main host at the last minute after standing in for a poorly Holly last month, shouted: “Give a warm welcome to my co-host Vernon Kay. Vernon welcome to This Morning!”
After lapping up the applause, Vernon said: “This is a real honour to be invited to come and co-host This Morning with yourself.”
He added: “And do you know what Josie? I’m so pleased it’s you. “The last time I saw you on This Morning, you were dressed as a pizza, so it’s a real privilege to see you looking as beautiful as you do.”
Like what you see? Then fill your boots…
There’s MUCH more where that came from! Want all the jaw-dropping stories from the world of showbiz and up to the minute news from TV and soaps?
Well, we’ve got you covered with our showbiz, TV and soaps newsletters – they’ll drop straight into your inbox and you can unsubscribe whenever you like.
We’ll bring you the inside track from telly expert Ed Gleave and soap specialist Sasha Morris. Oh, and your daily fix of Piers, Katie Price, Demi Rose and all your other Daily Star favs.
You can sign up here – you won’t regret it…
Josie replied: “And I’m so glad it’s you. Do you know what I love so much about you? Your Northern accent.”
Vernon the Rochelle are replacing Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield until Thursday and Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond will host their usual Friday show.
This Morning airs weekdays on ITV at 10am
For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
