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Charlotte Everett

Denise Van Outen fans say she 'hasn't aged a day' as she returns to Big Breakfast

Denise Van Outen fans say she "hasn't aged a day" as she returned to The Big Breakfast alongside new hosts AJ Odudu and Mo Gilligan.

The star programme more than two decades after presenting it herself alongside broadcaster Phil Gayle.

Talking about her return, Denise said: "It’s so nice to hear Phil’s voice it takes me back 20 odd years."

She also delivered her best Pat Butcher impression as she teamed up with EastEnders star Shaun Williamson for a comedy sketch.

Fans praised the 48-year-old for how great she was looking on the show's revival.

One person tweeted: "I tell you who’s aged well. Denise van Outen. What a babe."

READ MORE: Denise Van Outen to appear on The Big Breakfast to hand over presenting reins

Denise Van Outen hosted the original show (Channel 4)

While another said: "YESS The Big Breakfast is back.... Great having [van Outen] on the show I grew up waking up to her and Johnny [Vaughan] on my screen."

As a third wrote: "So lovely to see Denise van Outen on The Big Breakfast again as a guest."

A fourth said: "Seeing Denise van Outen on The Big Breakfast is giving me so many memories right now. Lovely to have the show back."

Another praised the star by saying: "Absolutely loved seeing Denise van Outen back in the Big Breakfast house, I really like how the new Big Breakfast has kept so much to its original traditions, it's like it's never been away."

The iconic Nineties show has been revamped with new hosts AJ Odudu and Mo Gilligan after the pair hosted a one-off special last year as part of Channel 4's Black To Front project.

Fans took to Twitter as they praised the star (mirror.co.uk)

Other appearances on the show included actor Daniel Kaluuya, singer Rita Ora and Love Island winners Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Davide Sanclimenti.

To begin the reboot of the show, AJ and Gilligan gave viewers a tour around the new Big Breakfast house while introducing the show’s guests and backstage crew.

Rita Ora appeared via video link from 3am at her location alongside producer and DJ Netsky to promote thier new song Barricades.

Keeping in theme with the song they played a game where they had to build a barricade with items from their respective rooms.

The singer also left everyone in fits of laughter after she mistook a peach for a furry apple.

Oscar winning actor Daniel appeared to talk about his upcoming projects and how he divides his time between the UK and US.

The Love Island winners appeared on the show (mirror.co.uk)
Fans think Denise has barely aged (AG SHOWELL)

He said one of the items he misses the most when he is away is baked beans and that he got stopped by airport security for trying to bring them in his hand luggage.

Ekin-Su and Davide revealed that they have been given their own travel show following their Love Island win.

This is as well as taking part in various activities throughout the programme.

Soul singer Heather Small was revealed as this week’s mystery guest after viewers were given clues to her identity.

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