Vernon Kay has given fans a health update after missing his first day presenting on This Morning.
The 47-year-old star was preparing to host the ITV programme alongside Rochelle Humes this week.
However, Vernon tested positive for coronavirus just days before the appearance.
Vernon Kay addresses This Morning absence
Taking to social media today (August 31), Vernon updated fans on what would have been his first day.
On Twitter, he shared: “Missing out on my This Morning debut today cause of COVID. I was up for a bit of fashion and cooking with Rochelle.
“Hopefully we’ll go again soon… P.s Feeling ok (so far!) Really appreciate your well wishes.”
I was up for a bit of fashion and cooking with Rochelle
Fans rushed to comment on the post.
One responded: “Oh no Vernon. I am so sorry to hear that you have COVID. I hope your symptoms do not worsen and that you make a full recovery very soon.”
Another said: “That’s such rotten luck… hope another opportunity presents itself soon. You were great fun on Radio 2 recently.”
Missing out on my This Morning debut today cause of COVID. I was up for a bit of fashion and cooking with Rochelle.. Hopefully we’ll go again soon… P.s Feeling ok….(so far!) Really appreciate your well wishes..xxx
— Vernon Kay (@vernonkay) August 31, 2021
A third shared: “Oh Vernon I was so looking forward to seeing you on This Morning, gutted you’ve got the dreaded COVID. Hope you’re doing OK. You’re missing out today on a great curry dish too.”
A fourth added: “Always wanted you on This Morning!! So gutted you didn’t get the chance, get well soon!!”
Meanwhile, Eamonn Holmes stood in for Vernon as a replacement.
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The Irish host also took over for Alison Hammond, who was stuck down with illness yesterday.
On Monday, Eamonn tweeted: “Just when you thought you’d got rid of me… sickness with @AlisonHammond and @vernonkay means I’m off the bench.
“Get well soon to them but I have my boots on and I’m ready to play. Monday and Tues line up is now myself and @RochelleHumes. Hope you can join us.”
Vernon forced to cancel a number of gigs
Vernon was set to anchor the programme alongside Rochelle for the final days of the summer.
Sadly, he was forced to isolate at home after testing positive.
Vernon told The Sun: “I’m absolutely gutted that because of a positive Covid test I’m no longer able to present on This Morning next week with Rochelle nor do Radio 2 guest hosting and Steve Wright’s cover, two iconic shows which I’ve been a fan of for decades.”
Read more: Alison Hammond addresses her absence from This Morning today
Meanwhile, Vernon, who came third on last year’s I’m A Celebrity, previously shared his excitement over landing This Morning.
He said: “This Morning is the daytime go-to show. So to be asked to guest host on a show I’ve watched since its inception is a huge tick for me.
“I’m really looking forward to working with Rochelle and sitting on that famous sofa.”
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