Richard Bacon is the latest star lined up to step into Piers Morgan’s shoes on Good Morning Britain.
Richard, 45, will co-host the ITV breakfast news programme next week.
He stood in for Piers on GMB for a short stint two years ago.
Richard, who hosted Channel 4 show The Big Breakfast from 1999 to 2002, said: “Not only am I coming home to London to guest present Good Morning Britain this month, but being back on British breakfast broadcasting feels like coming home also.”
He is due to host alongside Charlotte Hawkins next Wednesday, Kate Garraway on the Thursday and Friday, and finally Ranvir Singh on Monday, August 23.
Richard said: “I can’t wait to see the team again and am very much looking forward to my time on the show with Kate, Ranvir and Charlotte.”
GMB is flying in the ratings. Viewing figures peaked last month at 1.2 million, 20% up on the same day last year.
GMB editor Neil Thompson said: “Our mix of guest hosts alongside our brilliant family of presenters has been a great success over recent months.
"We’re delighted Richard can return to join us this summer.”
Bill Turnbull, Richard Madeley and former Labour spin doctor Alastair Campbell have also filled in for Piers, 56, since he left the show after failing to apologise for comments about Meghan Markle.
It is not known who will take the role permanently.
A source said: “ITV are using these guest presenter slots to decide what works and what doesn’t. Bacon is an exciting prospect.”
