Matt Barbet and Ranvir Singh have signed up for ITV1's Daybreak. The pair will present the first hour of the morning magazine show at 6am later this year, before main hosts Lorraine Kelly and Aled Jones take over. Ranvir Singh is currently on maternity leave, and has presented and reported on BBC North West Tonight since 2005. Barbet currently presents 5 News for Channel 5, but has previously worked for BBC London while also covering for Bill Turnbull on Daybreak's rival show BBC Breakfast on occasions. Singh said of her appointment: "I'm very excited about joining Lorraine, Aled and Matt. We'll be buzzing with all the morning news and having a laugh along the way I hope. I can't wait to get started!" Barbet (more)...
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- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
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- Digital Spy
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