Christine Lampard has told all on live TV nerves, her ideal guests and coming back to Northern Ireland this summer in a new interview.
The Newtownards woman and Ranvir Singh both chatted to Hello! magazine about standing in for Lorraine Kelly on her breakfast TV show this summer.
Ranvir said: "To share that role with Christine, a presenter I've respected for years, is such a thrill. We get on like a house on fire. And when every single member of the TV crew says she's one of the nicest people they've ever met, that's when you know who someone really is."
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When asked "isn't live TV nerve-racking?", Christine said: "Yes, and you have to roll with it. I always feel nervous before going on, but that's a good thing when you're a presenter.
"And I get a weird thrill when something doesn't go to plan. Joan Collins was due on the show when I covered for Lorraine before, but she was stuck in traffic on the way to the studio. True to her legendary form, she did the interview down the line from her taxi."
The mum-of-two was then asked by Hello! how she will make her mark this summer.
Christine replied: "I am a bit of a geek when it comes to research. Before the guests come on I'll know everything about them, having read their books and watched their films."
She then told what celebrities she would most like to see on the show: "Comedians and funny actors like Steve Carell, Will Ferrell and Jennifer Aniston and musicians: Ed Sheeran and Coldplay.
"I'm a big fan of reality TV series such as Love Island too. When I heard Kyle Richards from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills was in town, I was so excited."
When discussing the Royals, Christine explained how she believes the Duchess of Cambridge was 'destined to be Queen'.
She said: "I've met Prince Charles and he's very charming, but I adore the Duchess of Cambridge. She's fantastic and I truly believe she was destined to become Queen.
"I can't imagine anyone doing a more fantastic job than her. What I'd most like to ask her is about the ordinary side of her life, at home away from the cameras."
The Co Down woman then told how her and her family have already jetted off on their summer holidays.
"We've already had ours in Ibiza and Italy and plan to visit my parents in Northern Ireland, where I grew up. It's near the beach and I love it," she said.
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