Vernon Kay has missed out on his This Morning hosting gig, after testing positive for Covid-19.
The popular presenter was due to host the show this week alongside Rochelle Humes, while regular hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield enjoy some time off.
Speaking to The Sun on Sunday, the 47-year-old said: “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.”
Vernon was also set to step in for Steve Wright on BBC Radio 2 this week, but has been forced to pull out.
Eamonn Holmes revealed he will step in for Vernon on This Morning, tweeting: “Just when u thought you’d got rid of me…sickness with @AlisonHammond and @vernonkay means I’m off the bench.”
“Get well soon to them but I have my boots on and I’m ready to play. Monday and Tues line up is now myself and @RochelleHumes. Hope you can join us.”
But just when u thought you'd got rid of me …. sickness with @AlisonHammond and @vernonkay means I'm off the bench .Get well soon to them but I have my Boots on and I'm ready to play . Monday and Tues line up is now myself and @RochelleHumes . Hope you can join us 🙏 https://t.co/mpcMyNfdHc
— Eamonn Holmes (@EamonnHolmes) August 29, 2021
