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10/08/2009
Gloria Takes Over 'One' Hot Seat
One of NI's best known veteran presenters is to be on the couch next week on BBC TV's prime time TV slot.
Gloria Hunniford, 69, (pictured here) has also 'struck a blow' for the anti-ageism lobby by landing a temporarily post replacing one of her Northern Ireland compatriots, Co Down's Christine Bleakley on the BBC's One Show when she goes on holiday in August.
Gloria, from Co Armagh, will be joined by Gethin Jones as a replacement for Adrian Chiles, who is taking a break at the same time as 29-year-old co-presenter Christine.
The former Good Evening Ulster presenter assumes the role as the BBC is embroiled in a new ageism row after Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips, 66, was replaced by singer Alesha Dixon, who at 30.
Gloria and Gethin start on the show next Monday, August 17, running to Friday, August 21.
The following week John Sargeant will join forces with Myleene Klass to present the popular prime time BBC programme.
(BMcc)
Gloria Hunniford, 69, (pictured here) has also 'struck a blow' for the anti-ageism lobby by landing a temporarily post replacing one of her Northern Ireland compatriots, Co Down's Christine Bleakley on the BBC's One Show when she goes on holiday in August.
Gloria, from Co Armagh, will be joined by Gethin Jones as a replacement for Adrian Chiles, who is taking a break at the same time as 29-year-old co-presenter Christine.
The former Good Evening Ulster presenter assumes the role as the BBC is embroiled in a new ageism row after Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips, 66, was replaced by singer Alesha Dixon, who at 30.
Gloria and Gethin start on the show next Monday, August 17, running to Friday, August 21.
The following week John Sargeant will join forces with Myleene Klass to present the popular prime time BBC programme.
(BMcc)
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