Steph McGovern confirms return to TV just months after Channel 4 show axed
ok.co.ukSteph McGovern has confirmed she is returning to TV five months after her daytime chat show Steph’s Packed Lunch was axed by Channel 4.
She recently posted a selfie to Instagram showing her in a car with her stylist on the way to her latest TV appearance. In the caption she wrote: “‘Let’s get a nice picture of us on our way to Have I Got News For You’ she says… Patrick,” followed by a tongue emoji to mimic the pose Patrick Bartley was making.
One fan commented: “You two – cheeky and gorgeous in equal measure,” while another wrote: “I think you should be the permanent host it’s always a good one when you’re on.” There were some celebrity commenters too, with Carol Vorderman adding “Lols” and a laughing emoji and Dragons' Den star Sara Davies noting: “Makeup looks FABULOUS here,” referring to Steph’s glamorous look.
Another photo showed Steph in the makeup chair getting ready. Yorkshire-born Steph has been a panellist and also guest hosted Have I Got News For You eight times before this most recent recording.The political comedy quiz has now been on air for more than 30 years, with team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton appearing throughout the show’s run.
Read more on ok.co.uk