Wednesday’s show opened with co-host Ben Shephard presenting her with a caterpillar-shaped chocolate cake.

To mark the new chapter, Shephard shared a selection of photos to social media of him chatting and laughing with Deeley

The presenter was back at work on Thursday to present the ITV show after taking a leave of absence following Derek Draper’s death on January 3rd.

The 64-year-old presenter and former footballer explores his diagnosis of apraxia in a new documentary.

The comedy actors are backing 1 Million Minutes which aims to encourage people to pledge their time to charities tackling loneliness.