Breakfast legend returns to BBC daytime for the first time four years after quitting sofa
The presenter previously fronted the corporation's flagship morning show for nine years.
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Louise Minchin, 56, became a regular anchor on BBC Breakfast in 2012 when she hosted the programme for three days a week.
Initially she sat on the red sofa alongside the likes of Bill Turnbull and Charlie Stayt, 63.
This was before she established a regular partnership with Dan Walker, 48, who now presents the news on 5.
In June 2021, she announced she was leaving the show after 20 years on air before making her final departure in September.
Now the star returned to daytime broadcasting on BBC One as she made an appearance on Morning Live.
Gaby Roslin, 60, and Rav Wilding, 47, introduced the star as a 'consumer expert'.
She appeared on the main rival to ITV 's This Morning to give her take on the drop in car insurance costs.
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The TV personality was sat on the kitchen island alongside the likes of Dr Kiran Morjaria and gardener Mark Lane.
Gaby took to her Instagram grid page as she revelled in the company of the broadcast veteran.
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She could be seen pushing Louise who swung on one of the show's plush swivel chairs in the brightly lit studio.
She captioned the video: "Good morning everyone. Pre show shenanigans here @bbcmorninglive with @louiseminchin and we are so ready to spin around on this Friday morning."
Before she took to the airwaves, Naga Munchetty and Charlie fronted the Friday edition of BBC Breakfast amid growing tensions.
It has previously been revealed the show's editor Richard Frediani, has taken an extended period of leave amid claims of bullying.
Naga, 50, is said to be at the 'end of her tether' with Frediani and the fractious working environment.
She was also alleged to have used a slang term for a sexual act off-air in separate damning claims.
A BBC spokesperson previously said: "While we do not comment on individual cases, we take all complaints about conduct at work extremely seriously and will not tolerate behaviour that is not in line with our values.
"We have robust processes in place and would encourage any staff with concerns to raise them directly with us so they can be addressed.'
The fresh claims emerged as Beeb bosses urged any member of staff with concerns to raise them.
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