Steph McGovern was half an hour late for work today (Thursday) - and, like most of us, she blamed public transport. The daytime TV presenter ended up racing against the clock to get to the studio in Leeds from London in time for Steph’s Packed Lunch.
The 41-year-old had been at the Attitude Awards in London on Wednesday (October 11) night before travelling back north. She documented her delays in Instagram stories showing her in a LNER service alongside fellow presenter Ashley James, reports PA.
McGovern said their train was running 90 minutes late before being terminated at Grantham, which is around 80 miles (130 km) from the studio at Leeds Dock.
They then took a taxi – which they said had to be swapped out for another cab in Doncaster – while TV chef and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Simon Rimmer took on presenting the start of the programme. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. The North East broadcaster, who made her name as a correspondent on BBC Breakfast, took to her Instagram stories to share every step of the journey.
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