SIAN Welby’s career skyrocketed after News came out that she got the main hosting role on This Morning.
The popular radio personality has embraced a new role as the host of ITV’s main show.
Who is Sian Welby?
Sian was born in Sheffield on September 3, 1986, and is a broadcaster who has worked on both radio and television.
At 19, she landed a significant opportunity that changed her career path. Her role in a New! Magazine advertisement caught the eye of Richard Desmond, the former owner of Channel 5.
This led to her becoming the fresh face of Channel 5 News in November 2010. Over time, she transitioned to radio, where she now hosts programs on Heart and Capital.
What is Sian Welby known for?
Sian is best known for hosting the Capital FM Breakfast show alongside Roman Kemp.
She joined the show in 2020, replacing Vick Hope, who had departed the show.
Sian used to have her own show on Heart FM, where she shared her thoughts. She also had a role presenting the Health Lottery numbers on Channel 5 and hosted the weather updates on the same channel.
She is a stand-in host for the entire week (January 22–26, 2024).
Sian has been chosen to co-host the show with Dermot O’Leary, as ITV executives conduct ‘live auditions’ to select a replacement for Holly Willoughby.
Before her first show (on January 22, 2204), she hinted at “carnage” as she prepared to take on TV’s most desired role.
Sian appeared worried in an Instagram video, saying: “I’m trying to be cool, calm, and collected, but I’m hosting This Morning tomorrow!
“I can’t believe this, I’m on the actual main show.
“I don’t know who allowed this. Am I ready? Am I a liability?”
Sian went on: “I will be with Dermot on Monday on This Morning.
“Tune in if you want to see the carnage that could happen, because honestly, at this moment, I don’t know what could happen.
“I’m just gonna wing it!”
Before her current position, Sian worked as the entertainment reporter on This Morning. She followed in the footsteps of Rylan Clark and Ferne McCann, who had previously hosted the showbiz section of the program.
After a hiatus of a few years, the format made a comeback in 2023, and during that period, Sian was chosen to assume the role.
It seems that she has certainly impressed too after being picked to front the main show.
Right now, This Morning doesn’t have its usual hosts, Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, as they’ve taken a break.
Rochelle Humes, Mollie King, Josie Gibson, Cat Deeley, Emma Willis, and Christine Lampard have all shown interest in the position, and now Sian has joined the group of potential new hosts.