Where is Sian Welby and why isn’t she on This Morning?
SIAN Welby is a much-loved television and radio presenter, who was a stand-in host on This Morning in January 2024.
But why isn't the presenter on the show in the coming weeks — and where will she be?
Where is Sian Welby and why isn’t she on This Morning?
Sian Welby is making way for more familiar faces on This Morning in the coming week.
Capital Breakfast star Sian, 37, hosted last week's (January 22 to 26) shows alongside Dermot O'Leary, going down a treat with viewers.
The TV and radio presenter has been named by as favourite to permanently replace Holly Willoughby following her shock exit in October 2023, with odds of 2/1.
Exactly where she'll be and what she'll be doing during her time off isn't public knowledge.
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Who has replaced Sian Welby?
Sian's This Morning leaving statement reads: "Thank you to everyone at ITV for being supportive.
"To every guest who has sat on our sofa, thank you.
"Most of all, thank you to the wonderful viewers.
You've been so loyal, so supportive and the very best company every day."
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The Sun revealed Rochelle Humes and Rylan Clark will present Monday (January 29) through to Thursday (February 1).
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Friday's (February 2) instalment will be presented by Dermot and Alison Hammond.
Who is Sian Welby?
Sian was born on September 3, 1986, in Sheffield.
She got her big break at the age of 19 when she was spotted by former Channel 5 owner Richard Desmond in her starring role in an advert for New! Magazine.
in November 2010 Sian was unveiled as the new face of Channel 5 News.
She has since switched to radio, having had shows on Heart and Capital.
Sian is best known for being a host on the Capital FM Breakfast show alongside Roman Kemp.
She joined the show in 2020, replacing Vick Hope after she left the programme.
Before that, Sian had hosted her own Heart FM show, as well as presenting the Health Lottery draws on Channel 5 and weather bulletins for the same channel.
When did Sian Welby start hosting This Morning?
Before being announced as a new main presenter on the show, Sian has been a This Morning showbiz reporter since 2023.
She was a stand-in host on ITV's flagship daytime programme from January 22 to 26, 2024.
Sian has been picked to front the programme alongside Dermot as ITV bosses continue their 'live auditions' in order to find a replacement for Holly Willoughby.
Before her first show (on January 22, 2204) she teased there could be "carnage" as she prepared to take on TV's most coveted role.
In a video posted to Instagram, Sian looked nervous as she exclaimed: "I'm trying to be cool, calm and collected, but I'm hosting This Morning tomorrow!
"I can't believe this, I'm on the actual main show.
"I don't know who allowed this. Am I ready? Am I a liability?"
Sian went on: "I will be with Dermot on Monday on This Morning.
"Tune in if you want to see the carnage that could happen, because honestly, at this moment, I don't know what could happen.
"I'm just gonna wing it!"
Sian's previous job on This Morning as entertainment reporter saw her follow in the footsteps of Rylan Clark and Ferne McCann who previously hosted the showbiz section on the programme.
Whilst the format was rested for a few years, she was chosen to take on the role when it was brought back in 2023.
It seems that she has certainly impressed too after being picked to front the main show.
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Meanwhile, This Morning has been left without a permanent host since the departures of Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.
Rochelle Humes, Mollie King, Josie Gibson, Cat Deeley, Emma Willis and Christine Lampard have all been in with a shout at bagging the role — with Sian now adding to the long list of potential new faces.