Pregnant Sian Welby has confirmed Jordan North will replace her as This Morning's showbiz correspondent as she heads off on maternity leave.

The TV star, 37, marked her final day on Monday with the announcement as she admitted: 'I think I've pushed it as far as I can before I pop.'

During her last appearance on the ITV daytime show before she gives birth to a baby girl, host Ben Shephard said: 'First it's time for the latest showbiz news, Sian is here, for your very last date with us before you go off to pop.'

Sian replied: 'Yes, exactly, which I think I've pushed as far as I can without going into labour on this sofa!' 

She continued: 'I know the showbiz news needs to be left in good hands and somebody that deals with showbiz stories every morning and actually works alongside me most mornings when I am doing the radio… 

'This is the handover of all handovers! I really think this is the perfect guy for the job, I work with him every morning and he's fantastic. It is Jordan North everybody!'

Jordan, 34, then joined Ben, co-host Cat Deeley and Sian in the studio, and said: 'I've got a new shirt for this and everything!'

Ben joked: 'This is the showbiz handover, like on the relay!' with Sian quipping: 'This is like the baton in the Olympics.'

Cat told Jordan: 'We'll make sure there's an extra plate of food for you every week!'

Jordan added: 'Absolutely, I'm just the supply teacher for the summer, that's all.'

Sian told Ben and Cat: 'I'm so glad it's Jordan. You are brilliant and he's the perfect guy for the job, we have such a laugh on Capital.'

At the end of the segment, hosting duo Ben and Cat gifted the mother-to-be with a baby grow, which she seemed thrilled about. 

The radio presenter is expecting a baby girl with fiancé Jake Beckett and the couple have been enjoying their last few weeks before parenting duties commence.

While Jordan will be Sian's replacement on This Morning, taking over her seat at Capital Breakfast will be Kemi Rodgers.

Sian announced she was expecting her first child with her fiancé Jake live on air in February, and confirmed she is due to give birth in June.

Sian said at the time: 'I think I want to share something with the group right now, actually.

'Seriously, guys: got a bit of an announcement for you. I'm pregnant! I don't know how I've managed to keep it from you for this long, but I am, it's not a joke.

'The lies, the deceit, the mocktails! I couldn't wait to tell you. This is a whole new journey for me and I want to take you all on it with me, and don't worry I'm not going anywhere! 

'This is going to be a lot of fun and I can't wait to share it with you all.' 

Sian became engaged to Heart Radio producer Jake during a romantic holiday to Greece in 2023.

Jake - who popped the question in August last year - works for Heart Breakfast as a creative producer alongside hosts including Kelly Brook, Rochelle Humes, Vogue Williams and Emma Bunton. 

This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV, ITVX, STV and STV Player