TV personality Katie Piper has been forced to withdraw from her morning show this weekend for "unexpected" medical reasons. Ms Piper, who suffered life-changing burns in an acid attack in 2008, announced on Saturday morning that ITV presenter Charlotte Hawkins would be filling in for her last minute. The former model-turned-activist said "all is well" and she should be back presenting Katie Piper's Breakfast Show on ITV next weekend after recuperating.
Her hour-long weekend morning show features celebrity guests and topical discussions. Read more: Harvey Weinstein appeals against LA rape conviction Last known movements of missing TV doctor Michael Mosley Taylor Swift in pictures: US megastar kicks off UK tour In an Instagram post, she wrote: "Sadly, I'm not going to be on my breakfast show this weekend as I've had to have an unexpected medical procedure. "All is well and I hope after some rest I'll be back in the hot seat next weekend," said Piper, who is also a panellist on chat show Loose Women.
In the caption, she added: "I'll be back soon", and thanked Good Morning Britain presenter Hawkins for "stepping in last minute". Hawkins was among those wishing Piper a speedy recovery, responding on social media saying: "Sending lots of love to you." Broadcaster Carol Vorderman said: "Take care wonderful lady.
You come first Telly is just telly. Sending huge love and respect xxx." In the opening of Saturday's show, Hawkins said: "Katie can't be here this morning, but she has entru.