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BBC News presenter pulled from screens for entire year returns to screens today – and is flooded with support from fans
The star shared a behind-the-scenes snap from the studio as she hosted her first bulletin
A BBC NEWS presenter who was pulled off air for an entire year has returned to screens today.
Annita McVeigh delighted fans when she appeared on the channel this afternoon.
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The journalist had been taken off air along with four other stars last year as the Beeb merged its news channels.
However, last month it was announced Annita would be returning to the station and promoted to chief presenter.
Annita took to social media to mark her return as fans flooded her with support.
Alongside a snap of her in the studio, she penned: "….and I’m back. In Studio C with #NewsNow until 1500GMT - so good to be bringing you the news again."
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Replying to Annita, one fan said: "So good to see you back, it’s like you’ve never been away."
A second wrote: "So pleased to see you back @AnnitaBBC , I have really missed you. At long last an experienced newsreader."
"Congratulations on your return to BBC News. It was a travesty that you had to reapply for your position," said a third.
While a fourth commented: "Wonderful news Annita. Welcome back."
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The Times previously reported that all women will be offered permanent roles to avoid possible legal action.
An insider said: “They’re all litigious and the National Union of Journalists will back them.
"Plus, the BBC is short of presenters so there are no grounds to make them redundant. And they’re all capable of doing the role.
"A reverse ferret is definitely the best plan.”
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