This Morning star Jean Johansson has opened up about the ITV show's decision to pick Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard as its new presenters - and revealed why she's 'on stand by'
This Morning's Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley are the latest faces to grace the ITV show's sofa with viewers taking to social media to give their views on the pairing's first few weeks in the job. But now their new colleague - competitions presenter Jean Johansson - has spoken out about the show's decision to pick the new TV duo.
"I’m a massive Cat Deeley fan, she's one of the reasons I became a TV presenter," Jean said. "So, I love love that she got the role." While the Place in the Sun host is happy for Ben and Cat, she admits that she's hoping to increase her role on This Morning. Speaking about her plans for the future, Jean said: "Just having more of a presence on This Morning.
"I'm just keeping on, popping up on telly and working. I'm very lucky to be doing that. Hopefully for ITV and more This Morning."
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