BBC Morning Live viewers were left devastated during the show on Friday, March 15, as presenter Gethin Jones confirmed it would be the last episode for a while. The breakfast programme, which airs in the new slot of 9:30am until 10:45am each weekday, is being taken off air for a few weeks.
Gethin, 46, shared the news with his Instagram followers before Friday's show went live. Sharing a video from behind the scenes with co-stars Sara Cox, Dr Punam, and Matt Allwright, the Welsh star shared a sad face emoji as he wrote: "Hello... but actually it's goodbye from @bbcmorninglive for a few weeks."
The Morning Live presenter also addressed the hiatus on air, telling viewers: "It's the last morning live for a few weeks, unfortunately, so if you have any burning questions for our experts, we are still going to be with you, stay in touch on our social accounts or you can email us."
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According to the television guide, BBC Morning Live is being replaced by Crimwatch Live which will air at 9:30am, with Critical Incident at 10:15am and Animal Park at 10:45 am for the foreseeable future.
Homes Under the Hammer will remain in the 11:30am slot, with Bargain Hunt at 12:15am as usual. The hiatus comes after BBC Morning Live got a shake-up at the start of 2024 with new extended episodes and a fresh presenting line-up.
In January, Helen Skelton and Michelle Ackerley were confirmed as permanent presenters on the show, alternating alongside Gethin Jones every Monday to Wednesday. Gethin continues to present four to five shows a week, while Kym Marsh hosts on Thursdays, the permanent presenters are regularly joined by guest hosts Sara Cox, Kimberley Walsh, Gaby Roslin, and Rav Wilding.
The show was also had its daily running time extended from 45 minutes to 75 minutes, running from 9:30 to 10:45 every weekday. BBC Morning Live will return on Monday, April 8. You can keep up to date with the latest TV and showbiz news by signing up to the newsletter here.
