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Lorraine star forced to pull out of the show last minute as CBBC legend is drafted in to replace her
This CBBC star was well known to kids in the 80s and 90s
A POPULAR Lorraine star was today forced to pull out of the show last minute, with a CBBC legend drafted in to replace her.
Fans tuning in today were left wondering where regular Friday host Ranvir Singh was.
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Instead viewers were greeted with 90s kids TV star Andi Peters, 54.
At the beginning of today's episode of ITV's Lorraine, Andi addressed Ranvir's absence.
He told viewers: "Just want to say get well soon to Ranvir who can't be here today.
"That's why they have drafted in a man with a bright orange shirt this morning.
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"Get well soon Ranvir, we send you all of our love."
No other details about Ranvir were released, but viewers immediately rushed to wish her a speedy recovery.
One wrote: "I hope Ranvir is ok and we'll see her again soon!"
While another added: "Get well soon Ranvir, hope you're not too poorly."
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Fans are used to see her replacement Andi doing the competitions on both GMB and Lorraine.
But today he was called in last minute to front Lorraine, and showed off his impressive presenting skills, with one fan saying: "I'm loving seeing Andi hosting today!"
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Andi is no stranger to hosting live TV, in fact, that's where he started.
When he was just 19, Andi found fame on the iconic BBC kids show, The Broom Cupboard.
He was well known on the CBBC after school show for his puppet Ed The Duck.
Andi was also known for fronting Live & Kicking alongside John Barrowman and Emma Forbes in the mid-90s.
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