Steph McGovern replaced on Packed Lunch as Helen Skelton forced to step in

Each weekday at 12:30pm, Channel 4 viewers are accustomed to seeing Steph McGovern front her talk show Steph’s Packed Lunch. However, on Friday the show underwent a shake-up as Helen Skelton stepped in for the former BBC Breakfast host to present the day’s instalment. And kicking off the programme, Helen explained why Steph was absent.

“Obviously, I’m not Steph,” Helen said to viewers as she began to explain the presenting change.

Helen continued: “She is fine, but she is having to self-isolate.

“She’s tested negative for coronavirus but she is following government guidelines and she will be back very soon.”

Helen then blew a kiss to Steph as she concluded: “We miss you, Steph. I hope we do you proud, I’ll try not to break too many things but this is looking a bit loose already.”

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While Steph’s time away from the show was undoubtedly the biggest talking point from Friday’s episode, fans were also treated to an interview from Strictly Come Dancing winners Oti Mabuse and Bill Bailey.

After lifting the Glitterball Trophy last month, the dancing duo spoke with Helen all about their time on the show.

And the interview kicked off in a hilarious manner as comedian Bill revealed his disappointment at the actual trophy he and Oti received.

“Talking of the trophy, this isn’t the actual trophy is it?” Helen asked, before Oti explained: “This is the actual trophy.”