ITV star forced to pull out of weekend show after hospital dash as replacement steps in
An ITV presenter has told their fans they're unable to take part in their usual ITV show after needing an unexpected medical procedure.
ITV presenter Katie Piper has been forced to pull out of her weekend show at the last minute.
The TV host is the main presenter of her self-titled Katie Piper's Breakfast Show, but she's asked her fellow ITV star Good Morning Britain host Charlotte Hawkins to step in.
She took to Instagram to update her followers and explain her absence as she wrote: "Sadly I'm not going to be on my breakfast show this weekend as I've had to have an unexpected medical procedure.
"All is well and I hope after some rest I'll be back in the hot seat next weekend."
She then wrote in the caption: "I'll be back soon, thank you Charlotte Hawkins or stepping in last minute."
Charlotte wrote: "Sending lots of love to you." Fellow TV star Carol Vorderman added: "Take care wonderful lady. You come first telly is just telly. Sending huge love and respect xxx."
Her other fans also rushed in to send her love and told her to rest up and take care of herself.
The Loose Women star is hoping she'll have a speedy recovery and be back on air as normal by next week.
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The show airs every Saturday and Sunday, but it'll have Charlotte stepping in as replacement to host the episode.
Charlotte will be supporting Katie while she's off and recovering, welcoming guests including Maisie Smith and Gladiators' Diamond onto the show.
Katie Piper's Breakfast Show will air as normal on ITV.
