Steph McGovern has confirmed she is returning to the BBC after a two-year break from screens following the axe of her Channel 4 programme, Steph’s Packed Lunch.
Steph McGovern is returning to screens(Image: BBC)
It’s been almost two years since Steph’s Packed Lunch was axed by Channel 4 but host Steph McGovern is finally returning to screens with a series of new projects. The star, 43, has announced her latest career move, which will see her rejoin the BBC as a presenter after quitting the broadcaster in 2019 to move to Channel 4.
Steph fronted her own chat show on Channel 4 from 2020 until 2023, broadcasting daily from Leeds. Steph’s Packed Lunch featured celebrity interviews, cooking segments and a rundown of the day’s headlines. However, the programme was suddenly axed in December 2023 due to low viewing figures. Steph has since appeared on other shows as a presenter, including Sunday Brunch, and took part in Netflix’s reality series Bear Hunt.
The journalist is now returning to the BBC, revealing she’s due to present two brand new programmes as well as taking on a host role in an already established show, the Mirror reports. Taking to Instagram to share her career update, she said: “Big work news. I can’t tell you the specifics yet. But it involves hosting 3 shows all out in the next 12 months.
Steph’s Packed Lunch came to an end in December 2023 (Image: Channel 4)
“1) A brand new series on BBC One daytime (Not a magazine/chat show). 2) A brand series on BBC Two evenings (Still not a magazine/chat show).
“3) A longstanding TV programme that’s been going nearly as long as I have been alive. I AM ABSOLUTELY BUZZING!!!”
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Steph did not disclose any specific details as she added: “Thank you to everyone who has been sending me such lovely messages about my new TV stuff coming up (even though I haven’t told you what they are yet).
“Sorry for those hoping it would be [Steph’s Packed Lunch] coming back……it’s deffo not that.”
Steph was flooded with messages of support from her followers, with many celebrating the confirmation of her TV return.
Steph McGovern(Image: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)
Sara Davies, star of Dragons’ Den, said: “Can’t wait to see you back on our screens more often!!” while ex-Gogglebox favourite Scarlett Moffat added: “So glad you’re back.”
One fan replied: “Because you’re brilliant. You inspire so many people and you never forget your roots.”
Another chimed in: “Amazing! But bring back Packed Lunch! It was great!”
A third exclaimed: “Really missed seeing you on the telly box! Can’t wait to see your new shows! Congrats.”
Steph was previously part of the BBC Breakfast team as one of the show’s long standing presenters.
She kick started her career answering phones for Radio 4’s Money Box while studying, before becoming a current affairs researcher and then going on to produce the financial news on the Today show.