ITV Granada Reports confirms Lucy Meacock replacement for flagship evening news show
manchestereveningnews.co.ukITV has announced Katie Walderman will replace Lucy Meacock in its Granada Reports team, and will be present the flagship evening news programme alongside Gamal Fahnbulleh.
The broadcaster recently left the BBC after 12 years as a reporter and presenter of North West Tonight. Joining ITV News at the end of November, Katie will present her first evening show with Gamal on Monday, December 2, at 6pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
Katie said: "It’s an absolute dream come true to join Granada Reports. I grew up watching the programme, but never in a million years did I think I’d actually get the chance to present it!
I was born and raised in Liverpool and I’m now bringing up three of my own little Scousers. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Jowita Przytal says 'it's not right' as she defends Pete Wicks after death threats "I can’t wait to continue flying the flag for our fantastic region and all the amazing communities here.
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