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Steph McGovern wells up as she says goodbye to BBC Breakfast and talks baby daughter

The presenter welcomed her first child in November

Ainhoa Barcelona
Content Managing Editor
January 22, 2020
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Steph McGovern took a momentary break from maternity leave to return to BBC Breakfast on Wednesday morning - but only to say an official goodbye to the programme. The new mum, who is moving to Channel 4 for The Steph Show, was showered with love and baby gifts from her colleagues as she took her seat on the iconic red sofa.

WATCH: Steph McGovern talks about baby daughter in first TV interview since the birth

Speaking about becoming a first-time mother, Steph said: "Working on this programme definitely prepares you for the hours that you do. When she wakes me up at 3am, I'm kind of used to that." She quipped: "But it's like you're living with a tiny dictator, everything you know in your life is ruled by this little creature. Honestly, you think you look alright, and then the next minute you've got a bit of sick on you. But no she's fab and I'm really lucky. But I have a newfound respect for parents, definitely. I look at them now and go, wow, you look so together."

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Steph teared up after watching her 'best bits' on the show

Steph also became visibly emotional as she watched a montage of her 'best bits' on the breakfast programme, saying: "I didn't mean to cry! It's been brilliant. I love the family here." 

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The TV star had teased her Twitter followers before her appearance. On Tuesday night she quipped: "I'll be back briefly with my TV family tomorrow. I'm due to be on the @BBCBreakfast sofa sometime after 8am. My first time on live TV since having the baba. Please excuse the baby sick I'll no doubt be wearing somewhere. #parentlife."

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"She's fab and I'm really lucky," Steph said of her daughter

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Steph, 37, welcomed her baby daughter in November - although she has kept coy about her child's name and her girlfriend's identity. At the time of the announcement, Steph told her Twitter followers: "Well hello world, just surfaced to let you know that we now have a daughter! Born on Monday morning just as @BBCBreakfast was wrapping up. We're all fine and dandy. Just getting used to the Eau de sick/poo I am now regularly wearing. #babylife."

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