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This Morning star Sian Welby opened up about her family's struggle on Tuesday's show after a "devastating" diagnosis and was praised for her "professionalism".
During the latest episode, Sian, 37, who made her debut as a main presenter on Monday, discussed the latest headlines with co-host Dermot O'Leary and the show's experts. For one topic, the group spoke about a revolutionary blood test for Alzheimer's, which can detect the disease.
Talking about the topic, it prompted Sian to open up about her own family's struggle. The presenter said: "It's one of the most devastating, my dad's going through it, he has vascular dementia. You're scared to lose a person that you know, it is quite frightening! Like you say, would I want to take a test knowing I could be susceptible to it? It's hard to know! I don't know if I want to know, is ignorance bliss? But then again, if I could do something about it?"
This Morning star Sian Welby opened up about her family's struggle on Tuesday's show after a 'devastating' diagnosis (ITV)Taking to Twitter, now X, viewers were quick to praise Sian for her open presenting style amid her show debut. One person said: "@Sianwelby @thismorning Nice to see Siân on #thismorning Very professional and engaging #goodcall" while a different account put: "#ThisMorning I'm really enjoying the @Sianwelby and @radioleary mix.. they work well together. Well done to Sian, it must be nerve wracking presenting such a big morning show, she's doing great."
Elsewhere, one viewer said: "Come on #ThisMorning Sign Sian up. We've now found what we are looking for" while a different account put: "5 year permanent deal for Sian Welby I think #thismorning!"
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Sian, who is currently a host on the Capital FM Breakfast show after replacing Vick Hope, is one in a long line of presenters who have stepped in to help fill the void left by Holly Willoughby. This Morning bosses have been conducting a series of live auditions to see who best fits the ITV show.
Sian Welby made her debut as a This Morning present on Monday alongside regular star Dermot O'Leary (ITV)On Monday, Sian was asked to present the show with Dermot after being appointed as the new entertainment expert and she was back presenting on Tuesday. Rylan Clark previously hosted the showbiz section on the programme, with Rylan going on to become a stand-in This Morning lead presenter.
During the show, This Morning went over to Loose Women to see what was coming up with host Ruth Langsford sharing the show's line-up. During the interaction, Sian said: "Aw, thank you Ruth! Ruth's been so sweet to me, you know, always! She looks after me, she's so lovely!"
To which Ruth replied: "Well I'm delighted to see you there Sian!" with Sian responding: "Aw, thanks Ruth!" This Morning fans will recall that Ruth used to host the show on Fridays and holidays, alongside husband Eamonn Holmes from 1999 to 2022. Ruth remains as a host on Loose Women, where she has worked since 1999.