One of This Morning ‘s most well-loved stars has unveiled her replacement on the ITV.
This Morning returned to our screens once again on Monday (June 10), with Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard at the helm. The show covered a variety of topics from Michael Mosley’s death to a phone-in on finding love later in life.
During one of the segment, showbiz reporter Sian Welby was giving fans the latest news on what has been going on in the world of celebrity. However, Welby, 37, announced earlier this year she would be taking time away from the show – with a replacement now being announced.
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As she began her item, Ben and Cat explained that the Capital Breakfast host would be leaving the show for some time. This is due to the fact that Sian is heavily pregnant and about to go on maternity leave, with the due date imminently approaching.
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Joking with the hosts, Sian explained: “I think I’ve pushed it as far as I can without literally going into labour on this sofa!” Ben added that due to Sian’s temporary departure, someone would be needed to fill the presenter’s role on the show.
Speaking about her replacement, Sian beamed: “I know the showbiz stuff needs to be left in good hands. And my replacement is someone who deals with showbiz stories every morning – and actually works alongside me most mornings when I am doing the radio.”
Deeley quickly quipped that she was handing over to herself in a hilarious joke between the presenters. But Sian continued in a serious manner: “No, I really think this is the perfect guy for the job, I work with him every morning and he’s fantastic.”
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Following this, Sian quickly revealed that she would be temporarily replaced by co-star Jordan North. The I’m A Celebrity star then burst into the studio and joined the others in a show of support for his outgoing pal.
When asked on how he felt taking over from Welby, he admitted: “She must have put in a good word for me! ITV had called me up and said, ‘Sian said you were good for this’ and I said, ‘I’m alright…'”
As the foursome joked about Jordan’s new stint at hosting the showbiz reports for the ITV show, North was quick to point out that this was just a temporary role. “I’m just the supply teacher for the summer, okay!” he quipped.
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Welby offered Jordan a fitting tribute as she passed the baton over to her co-star for the showbi report, as she gushed: “You’re brilliant. And he’s the perfect guy for the job, because we have a laugh every morning.” Jordan replied: “Exactly, and we do this every day!”
Sian is expecting her first baby together with fiancé Jake Beckett. The pair had met at work as Beckett works for Heart Breakfast, which is under the same media company as Sian’s Capital.
This Morning airs every weekday at 10am on ITV1 and ITVX.
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