BBC Strictly Come Dancing favourite replaces Steph McGovern on Steph's Packed Lunch after show axed
27.10.2023 - 22:13
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Anton Du Beke stood in for Steph McGovern on Steph’s Packed Lunch today just days after the announcement the show is being axed.
As we reported, the Channel 4 show has been pulled after three years as the broadcaster said the budget is set to be reallocated.
The series, presented by broadcaster Steph McGovern, 41, debuted in 2020 and is filmed from Leeds Dock. Steph’s Packed Lunch, formerly known as The Steph Show, was first launched in March 2020, just a week after the first Covid-19 pandemic lockdown began.
Channel 4 announced the cancellation in a statement: “With audience habits changing quicker than ever, we have to make difficult decisions about which programmes to invest in to best drive our digital-first strategy and we have decided not to recommission Steph’s Packed Lunch when its existing production contract ends in December 2023.
“We remain as committed as ever to our mission to help level up the TV industry outside London and to our 50% origination out-of-London target. We will be reinvesting the budget previously committed to Steph’s Packed Lunch into other nations and regions productions.”
And on the final episode of the week, Friday’s show was hosted by Strictly star Anton, as writes the Mirror.
He took to social media to tell fans: "#ASKANTONANYTHING. Join me for lunch, my loves… Channel 4, 12 noon sharp – I’ll be your host today on Steph’s Packed Lunch! As well as our marvellous array of guests, we have a special feature… #AskAntonAnything!"
He added: "Send in your questions using the comments below, WhatsApp 075 33 400 400 or email [email protected] – and yours truly will endeavour to answer on today’s show! Anton XX" And fans quickly rushed to respond. One person wrote: "Questions: 1. Is this an