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Liverpool Echo
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Sophie McCoid

Lorraine fans call for permanent change as Ranvir Singh takes over

Lorraine fans called for Ranvir Singh to take over presenting duties permanently as she stood in for Lorraine Kelly.

Strictly star Ranvir will be hosting the show everyday this week as Lorraine takes a break for half term.

Ranvir stood in for Lorraine over the Christmas break and gained an army of fans in the process.

And many of them were thrilled to see her return to their screens this morning, with lots of viewers praising Ranvir's presenting style.

Fi said: "Can we keep Ranvir please, she's a professional journalist, and is a natural as a presenter."

Rachel Darke said: "I really like @ranvir01 She just oozes elegance but warmth, empathy but professionalism."

Tasha said: "Seeing @ranvir01 on my screen this morning what an amazing surprise can’t wait for the rest of the week!"

On today's show Ranvir chatted with her fellow Strictly Come Dancing contestant Jamie Laing.

The pair spoke about their time on Strictly with Jamie admitting he was incredibly nervous about performing in the final.

Ranvir was rumoured to be romantically involved with her Strictly partner Giovanni Pernice, but she denied there was anything between them in a recent interview with Hello Magazine.

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Ranvir said: ""I understand why people would think we might have become more than dance partners.

"On It Takes Two, Giovanni had his hand on my knee and we were holding hands.

"Everybody was going crazy about it and I didn't even notice because we'd spent all day with our bodies pressed together learning the foxtrot!

"His hand on my knee seemed inconsequential after being so physically entwined. I found the rumour quite amusing, though, and it made Giovanni laugh too."

*Lorraine continues at 9am on ITV tomorrow

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