Beloved BBC series pulled from screens as panicked fans bombard host with questions about its return
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A beloved BBC series will be pulled from our screens during the fesive period - and panicked fans have bombarded one of the hosts with questions about when it will return.
Morning Live, which hit our screens on BBC One back in 2020, airs weekdays between 9:30am to 10:45am.
Helen Skelton, 42, Gethin Jones, 47, and Michelle Ackerley, 41, are the main presenters, while the likes of Sara Cox, 51, Kym Marsh, 49, and Kimberley Walsh, 44, are relief presenters.
Earlier this week Gethin - who is currently starring in Sleeping Beauty at Cardiff New Theatre's pantomime - took to his Instagram story to share an update about Morning Live's schedule over Christmas.
Gethin told his 192k followers: 'Couple of messages on here from people asking about Morning Live, which is very sweet.
'I'm very happy to say that I'll be back with the team on Friday, I'll be hosting on Friday [19 December] with Hel.
Morning Live is set to be pulled from our screens during the fesive period - and panicked fans have bombarded the host with questions about its return
Earlier this week Gethin - who is currently starring in Sleeping Beauty at Cardiff New Theatre's pantomime - took to his Instagram story to share an update about Morning Live's schedule over Christmas
'It's the last Morning Live of the year. Then it's a two-week break and then we're back on January the fifth.
'So, we do two shows in Cardiff on the Sunday in the panto and then I go straight back up for the new series or the new year.
'Excited to see the team on Friday, excited... to see you on Friday on screen and by then we'll be half way through the panto run. Mad. Then it will be Christmas.
'So, yeah that's me, just getting to the theatre, having a ginger tea. Warm up and vocal warm ups, show time.'
Many rushed to the comments section to share their excitement over seeing him back on their screens.
'Looking forward to seeing you on ML Friday. Safe journey to and from. In the meantime, break a leg and mind the back.'
'Although panto time is great it will be good to see you on Friday.'
'Look forward to seeing you Friday.'
Morning Live,which hit our screens on BBC One back in 2020, airs weekdays between 9:30am to 10:45am
Many rushed to the comments section of Gethin's post to share how excited they were with seeing him on the show on Friday
'Look forward to seeing you & Helen on Morning Live on Friday. Also coming to the Pantomime on Sunday January 4th.'
Gethin has taken on the role of Prince Gethin, while Owain Wyn Evans is playing the Spirit of Pantomime and Mike Doyle is Nurse Nellie.
The shows start on December 20 and wrap up on January 4 2026.
Tickets cost between £21 and £52.
'Once upon a time in a land far away, Princess Aurora is given a twenty-first birthday present by her evil aunt Carabosse. By pricking her finger on an enchanted spinning wheel she is placed under a cruel curse and forced to sleep for 100 years.
'Can true love survive and Prince Gethin break the spell? Who will outwit the evil Carabosse and foil her wicked plans? All will be revealed in this spectacular panto packed with magic, music, comedy and special effects,' the theatre's website states.
Since hitting our screens in 2020, there have been 893 episodes of Morning Live across eight series.
Gaby Roslin, 61, and Rav Wildling, 48, also present the show as relief hosts.
Morning Live's synopsis on BBC iPlayer is: 'Join Gethin Jones, Helen Skelton, Michelle Ackerley and the team for conversation, advice and tips to make your day that little bit easier.'
It is produced by Emma Morris and BBC Studios, and is filmed in Manchester at the Vera ABT Studio.
