Josie Gibson issued a statement as her colleague exited This Morning.
The 38-year-old is renowned for her role on ITV's flagship daytime programme and has occasionally stepped in to front the show. The Big Brother winner regularly keeps fans updated with her life away from the screen on Instagram.
She has taken to the social media platform today and issued an emotional tribute to the show's digital producer, Ella Bates, who has exited. Josie shared a snap from the day of the Coronation Street party when the programme was broadcast from the set of the Cobbles.