Kimberley Walsh, Sara Cox and Sam Quek are to join BBC’s Morning Live as permanent presenters ahead of the show’s move to Manchester.
The trio will appear alongside current co-hosts Kym Marsh and Gethin Jones as the daytime show prepares to broadcast from Manchester City Centre from February 21 as part of the BBC’s plan to “better reflect” all parts of the UK.
The new line-up will present the BBC One show daily in alternating pairings, with former Crimewatch host Rav Wilding also remaining a regular face on the programme.