This Morning guest host Vernon Kay has been replaced by Eamonn Holmes after testing positive for coronavirus.
He was scheduled to appear on the couch alongside Rochelle Humes tomorrow (August 31), plus Wednesday and Thursday this week to stand for Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby who are still on their summer break.
"I'm absolutely gutted that because of a positive COVID test I'm no longer able to present on This Morning next week with Rochelle nor do Radio 2 guest hosting and Steve Wright's cover, two iconic shows which I've been a fan of for decades," Kay told The Sun.
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Known to ITV audiences for presenting Game of Talents and All Star Family Fortunes over the last few years, Kay was initially overjoyed at his This Morning involvement.
"This Morning is the daytime go-to show, so to be asked to guest host on a show I've watched since its inception is a huge tick for me. I'm really looking forward to working with Rochelle and sitting on that famous sofa," he said earlier this month.
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Still, the This Morning ship is in capable hands with Holmes, who's been a part of the team for 15 years.
This Morning airs on weekdays from 10am on ITV.
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