Josie Gibson was left red-faced this morning (21 March) as she faced her secret Coronation Street crush while filling in for Holly Willoughby on This Morning.
The well-loved 37-year-old Bristolian has been temporarily taking over duties from Holly while the original host is isolating at home with Covid-19 - reports The Mirror.
Just last week, Josie likened Michael Le Vell - who has portrayed Kevin Webster on the ITV staple since 1983, to a 'glass of red wine that gets better with age'. However, she wasn't expecting a personal message to arrive on the show this morning, leaving the TV presenter completely stunned.
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Reminding her of her comments last week, co-host Phillip Schofield cheekily remarked: "She doesn't know anything about this, he's actually been in touch."
Shocked and turning red, Josie gasped as she put her hands in front of her mouth.
"He's not here is he?" Josie asked.
"No he's not here," Phil said. "You went big on that one, didn't you? No, he wanted to say this..."
Michael then popped up on screen as he addressed her and said: "Hi Josie. It's Michael Le Vell.
"I saw your little 'fine wine' comment on This Morning the other day. Someone sent it me, and you know what?
"Every now and again in the pub, I just play it to the lads to wind them up. But thanks a lot for that!
"And maybe one day we'll meet up in person in the studio!
"Thanks again and have a wonderful day."
Josie's face was completely flushed as she waved at the screen and said: "Oh, he's so handsome! He's so handsome! Yeah, he's lovely. Thanks for that! I didn't know anything about that! Wow, that was amazing. Um, yeah. He's definitely a fine red wine, isn't he?"
*This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV
