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Steph McGovern confirms TV return after Channel 4 axed daytime show Steph’s Packed Lunch
One fan pleaded with her to become a regular presenter on the new show
STEPH McGovern confirmed her return to screens months on from Steph's Packed Lunch being axed.
The show host was left in tears when filming her last episode of the Channel 4 flagship daytime show in December, but now she's all smiles as she moves on to other projects.
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Steph shared the exciting update with fans using a snap she took on the way to the set of comedy quiz show Have I Got News For You.
She took the selfie in the car with her stylist, and joked that his pose ruined the moment.
Steph wrote: "‘Let’s get a nice picture of us on our way to Have I Got News for You’ she says..."
The TV personality also uploaded a photo of herself in the make-up chair ahead of filming.
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Fans flocked to congratulate her in the comments, with broadcaster Nikki Fox exclaiming: "HOT! Love you both."
Another gushed: "Looking fab Steph. Let us know when the episode is on. I love when you’re on HIGNFY."
A third suggested: "I think you should be the permanent host it’s always a good one when you’re on!"
The presenter's time on Steph's Packed Lunch came to an end as part of a series of controversial cuts made by Channel 4 in their attempt to compete with streamers such as Netflix and Apple TV.
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Many of the broadcaster's staff were left baffled by the decision, and one source told the Sun: "This decision has come totally out of the blue; Steph's Packed Lunch has been going from strength to strength, and has an incredibly loyal fanbase.
"It feels like Channel 4 are shooting themselves in the foot with this one - citing the need to do less live programming in order to go toe to toe with Netflix et al. It's nonsense.
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"Channel 4 is supposed to be a public service broadcaster, offering viewing something a bit different, and pushing boundaries.
"And to axe a regional-based show seems like yet another cronyism move by an out-of-touch bunch of north London-luvvie execs."
However, a Channel 4 spokesperson responded, saying: "With audience habits changing quicker than ever, we have to make difficult decisions about which programmes to invest in to best drive our digital-first strategy and we have decided not to recommission Steph’s Packed Lunch.
"We will continue to build on the legacy of the show, evolving what we do in line with our digital ambitions whilst continuing to reflect the lives of, and give a voice to, all our audiences across the UK and hope to work with Steph on other projects soon."
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