Channel 4 viewers were left wondering where Steph McGovern was after a shake-up on Tuesday's instalment of Steph's Packed Lunch. The presenter is at the helm of the show every weekday lunchtime but was replaced with Denise Van Outen on May 3.
Denise was joined by guests Kate Bottley, Michael Portillo and John Whaite as Channel 4 explained the television star would be "keeping Steph's seat warm" for the episode.
Announcing the shake-up, Steph's Packed Lunch said: We've got a special surprise in store for you today as @denise_vanouten will be keeping Steph's seat warm and hosting the show! She'll be joined by @revkatebottley, @portilloandhen and John Whaite."
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The announcement left many questioning the presenter's whereabouts, with one writing: "Where's Steph today? Why is she off work #StephsPackedLunch."
Where is Steph McGovern today?
Steph revealed she had a work clash and confirmed she would be returning to the show on Wednesday, May 4.
The 49-year-old told her Instagram followers: "I'm not on telly today (have got another gig I committed to long before show recommissioned) - I'll be back Wed."
Steph added: "Good news: Our Denise is doing it! 12:30 on Channel 4 - @packedlunchedc4."
The presenter later revealed she was hosting the National Manufacturing Conference. She wrote: "The stage is set for the #MakeUK conference. I started my career in manufacturing so I love hosting this event. This is my 7th year @MakeUK_."
Steph's Packed Lunch continues weekdays at 12:30pm on Channel 4.
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