BBC Morning Live's Gethin Jones says 'they're losing the best' in emotional farewell as co-star quits
dailyrecord.co.ukBBC presenter Gethin Jones shared a heartfelt post to Instagram as he bid farewell to assistant producer Lorna Phillips this week.
Sharing a group photo including Michelle Ackerley, Janette Manrara, and Matt Allwright, Gethin captioned: "Thanks to this lovely bunch for making my last show and the last two years such a fun ride! " He added a touching comment about Lorna's exit: "Losing one of the very best, for now, hopefully!" In a light-hearted moment during Tuesday's broadcast reported by the Express, Gethin had to dash off set after a humorous blunder.Nearly missing his slot to preview Wednesday's show (August 28), he barely slid into view in time, eliciting laughter from the audience.
BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent opened the exchange with: "Morning Live follows Breakfast on BBC One this morning and they're actually talking about breakfast, I believe!
Morning Michelle, morning Geth!" To which a ruffled Gethin replied promptly: "Good morning to you!" Michelle playfully told Sally: "He's only just got here, Sally, honestly."This prompted Sally to jest: "Nice of you to join us," as a somewhat embarrassed Gethin questioned, "Are we on?" to which Michelle quickly retorted: "We're live!
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