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Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon has opened up about former co-star Ellie Leach's recent Strictly Come Dancing win. Lucy was speaking on the latest episode of ITV chat show Lorraine ahead of her return to the cobbles in the New Year.

Ranvir Singh is replacing Kate Garraway on Good Morning Britain while her husband Derek Draper is fighting for his life in hospital.

Lorraine Kelly was replaced on her show today by Ranvir Singh as fans flocked to social media and wondered where the Scots presenter was.

Lorraine Kelly was absent from her own ITV talk show this morning Friday, 20 October, surprising viewers as a new face stepped in.The presenter, 63, sometimes misses her presenting slot on Lorraine when other commitments pop up, but it’s often her ITV co-stars Ranvir Singh and Christine Lampard who step in for the star.Today, viewers tuned in to see Louise Minchin sitting in Lorraine’s usual chair, as she introduced the morning’s show. Sharing an Instagram story shortly before her appearance, Louise shared a photo of a mug with the Lorraine logo on it, writing: “So excited to be back on early morning telly!! I am presenting @Lorraine today. See you at 9am”.

BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent has reportedly split with her husband after 13 years together.

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Louise Minchin took to Instagram and shared with her 131,000 followers that both of her daughters have now left the family home for university.The former BBC Breakfast host has previously admitted to suffering from “empty nest syndrome” after her eldest daughter, Mia, left home for university three years ago.Her youngest daughter, Scarlett, whom she shares with husband David Smith, has followed in her sister's footsteps going into higher education.Taking to her stories yesterday, Louise, 54, penned: "Trying to smile through the days since both my daughters left for uni..."Any advice for empty-nesters?"Empty nest syndrome refers to the grief that many parents feel when their children move out of the home.This condition is typically more common in women, who are more likely to have had the role of primary carer, according to Better Health.Louise admitted she wasn’t prepared for how difficult it would be to send her daughters away to university.Her second daughter, Scarlett, moved away on Saturday, three years after Mia did the same.Speaking on Thursday's edition of Lorraine, Louise opened up about her children embarking on their latest chapter in their lives as she attempted to focus on the positives. “You get to this moment, you go, ‘Oh my gosh, this is amazing!’” she recalled.“‘I don’t have to do all the washing up, I don’t have to clean all the clothes, tidy the house.'“You have this huge sense of release and freedom.”However, it didn’t take long for Louise to start feeling the loss of having her family of four reduced to three.Rylan Clark ‘tried to end’ life after telling husband he cheated[LATEST]Lorraine Kelly hits back as she's branded an 'airhead' by ITV viewer[TV]David Beckham divides 'cynical' fans over queueing

BBC Breakfast stars including Naga Munchetty, Susanna Reid and Charlie Stayt have been seen arriving for the funeral of their late colleague Bill Turnball.READ: BBC Breakfast viewers confused by presenter's outfitBill passed away on 31 August after battling prostate cancer. A statement released at the time read: "Following a challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer, Bill passed away peacefully at his home in Suffolk surrounded by his family on 31 August."WATCH: Dan Walker gets emotional as he talks about exit from BBC BreakfastIt added: "Bill was diagnosed in 2017 and has had outstanding medical care from the Royal Marsden and Ipswich hospitals, St Elizabeth hospice and his GP.

BBC broadcasters including Sian Williams, Charlie Stayt, Susanna Reid and Naga Munchetty were among those celebrating the life and legacy of Bill Turnbull at his funeral.

Louise Minchin has told how her late co-star Bill Turnbull saved the life of one of their BBC Breakfast colleagues after he spoke out about his cancer diagnosis. The presenter and journalist's death was announced by his family in an emotional statement on Thursday (September 1).

BBC Breakfast and Classic FM presenter died surrounded by his loved ones following a five-year long battle with prostate cancer.Taking to Twitter, his ex colleague Louise Minchin, 53, shared various memories from her time with Bill on the famous red sofa over the years.In view of her 268,000 followers, she commented: "Sending my love and thoughts to the family of my wonderful friend Bill Turnbull."He was a brilliant journalist, a stickler for accuracy, passionate about @BBCBreakfast and a fabulously supportive and kind team-player."Most of all he was great fun, I love how he made me laugh. Xx."Accompanying the post, she added pictures of her and Bill having a laugh together as well as a snap of the pair with weather presenter Carol Kirkwood.Piers Morgan responds to Meghan Markle's child privacy concernsMany of Louise's fans flocked to the post to send their condolences.Twitter user Mark Shields wrote: "Thoughts with you, best morning TV couple ever RIP Bill."Jo Johns added: "So sad to hear this.

Mike Bushell pays emotional tribute to Bill Turnbull 'Owe him so much'In 2020, the pair reunited for hosting duties on Good Morning Britain following Piers Morgan's departure.Dan Walker, who took over from the presenter on the BBC show in 2016, added: "Bill Turnbull was so kind and generous when I took over from him on BBC Breakfast."He was full of brilliant advice and it was clear just how loved he was by his colleagues and the audience."It was an honour to sit on his sofa. My thoughts are with his family and friends."Louise Minchin, who left the show last year, shared various memories from her time with Bill and their colleagues on the famous red sofa.She penned: "Sending my love and thoughts to the family of my wonderful friend Bill Turnbull."He was a brilliant journalist, a stickler for accuracy, passionate about @BBCBreakfast and a fabulously supportive and kind team-player."Most of all he was great fun, I love how he made me laugh.

Sally Nugent, 51, left BBC Breakfast viewers open-mouthed after they saw a little more than they bargained for when they tuned into the headlines at 6am.The broadcaster had folded a newspaper to discuss one of its headlines, little suspecting that she was flashing a photo of a woman in just lingerie to the entire nation.Sally was discussing the strange prospect of buying a house which came with its own camel in the back garden - but, thanks to the imagery on the other side of the page, the camel was not what seemed to be on viewers' minds.Co-star Jon Kay, 52, was verging on hysterics as he chuckled: "I don't think anyone's talking about the back garden!"A bewildered-sounding Sally asked: "What happened?", only for Jon to reply: "There's something on the back of the page.

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Dan Walker has insisted weather presenter Carol Kirkwood is an “integral” part of BBC Breakfast.The presenter explained Carol’s “magical” qualities in an interview with Olympic snowboarder Aimee Fuller. Dan, 45, previously worked with Carol, 60, on BBC Breakfast before moving over to present Channel 5 News last month.He opened up about his former colleague during an interview for podcast Monday Mile with Aimee Fuller.Aimee shared an anecdote with Dan about how her nan had become starstruck when she met Carol at the BBC studios.“There’s something magical about Carol Kirkwood,” Dan confirmed.Dan then went on to share a story of how he had taken his former Strictly Come Dancing partner Nadiya Bychkova to him when he was working at the BBC.Nadiya helped Dan finish in fifth place on Strictly, despite the presenter having absolutely no previous dance experience. Dan insisted that, while the pair got along, Nadiya would end up preferring Carol.He told Aimee how he had anticipated that Carol would quickly become the dancer’s “favourite person on the planet”.Once the pair had met, Nadiya confirmed Dan was indeed right and that she “loved” Carol.“Everyone loves Carol,” Dan added.He went on to describe how people questioned how the show might go on when stars such as Louise Minchin or himself left BBC Breakfast. “My point is always, ‘The show is much bigger than the people on it,’” Dan began. “Apart from Carol Kirkwood!” he added with a laugh.“You can’t get rid of Carol.She is integral to that programme.”Carol joined the BBC as a weather presenter all the way back in 1998.She also participated in the 13th series of Strictly Come Dancing back in 2015.Carol delighted viewers when she announced her engagement to her new partner live

BBC Strictly Come Dancing and BBC Breakfast star Mike Bushell has been smacked in the face with a ball in a major mishap. Mike was on Celebrity Catchpoint with Louise Minchin.

BBC Breakfast moved to Salford in 2012, I relocated here from London.“I moved with my husband David who’s a restaurateur (this picture’s of our wedding in a church in Hampshire in 1998), and our two daughters."The couple's wedding photo could be seen in their living room. Louise was a beautiful bride in a flowing white dress with three-quarter-length sleeves, which she matched with heels and a classic veil. Her husband, meanwhile, was in a black suit with a white waistcoat as he held his new wife's hand above her head to celebrate their nuptials. The newlyweds were seen emerging from the church, which had been decorated with a pink and red flower arch.David is a restaurateur and investor who is kept out of the spotlight. On a BBC Breakfast show prior to her exit this year, she said that their relationship had previously changed during a ski trip.Louise said: "I always go skiing with him and it was just like, my gosh, trying to keep up with him, you know, was really hard because he's very good, very fast, very safe.“And then there was one point in our relationship when things changed and I'd been doing a lot of spinning.“I used to do spin classes and I came down a glacier and I said, 'Oh, my gosh, where is he?'"And I was literally standing there for ages going, 'Oh, this is so bad. I've left him on the mountain'."He goes, 'No, you're just really fast.' And that was a day that our relationship on the mountain changed."The couple share two teenage daughters, Mia and Scarlett. She told the Sunday post how they were unbothered by her fame: “I’m their mum, that’s the most important thing.

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BBC Breakfast viewers woke up to a new hosting duo on the famous red sofa following Dan Walker's exit. However, it was a familiar face as Sally Nugent was joined by Jon Kay.

He's fresh out of his role having said his on-air farewell on Tuesday but Dan Walker's job on BBC Breakfast is already up for grabs. Things got emotional as the presenter hosted for the final time on the famous red sofa, live from MediaCity.

The Repair Shop star Jay Blades announced his engagement to fiancée Lisa-Marie Zhozen over the Christmas season last year, and he presented her with a ring made by one of his co-workers on his BBC show. It seemed the ultimate romantic gesture - and Jay's co-worker Richard played a helping hand in upgrading the relationship, which had raised Jay out of a deep depression.A delighted Jay had tagged his The Repair Shop co-worker Richard Talman in Instagram posts, flaunting the stunning ring he has given her."Ring designed by me & made by @rtf," he wrote alongside the image.Meanwhile, Richard shared in their joy by dedicating his own social media post to their union."It was a real honour to make this engagement ring for another one of my #repairshop family! Congratulations to Lisa @lisamariezbozen & Jay @jaybladesmbe on your engagement!," he exclaimed proudly.Jay was congratulated publicly by Leigh-Anne Pinnock, the Little Mix star he once mentored as part of his furniture business, and pal Louise Minchin.His relationship helped him enormously after a period of time during which he had hit "rock bottom".The 51-year-old had suffered a string of hardships throughout his life, from living on a rat-infested council estate in poverty after his father abandoned the family when he was a baby, to becoming homeless at 21 and having nothing more than a single carrier bag of possessions to his name.However, in spite of his success on The Repair Shop, Jay revealed he found himself "homeless" yet again as an older adult following the break-up of his previous marriage with ex-wife Jade."I was homeless.