GMB presenter says it's an 'absolute honour' as she lands huge soap cameo

24 August 2023 , 07:17

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GMB presenter says it's an 'absolute honour' as she lands huge soap cameo

Hollyoaks fans will be seeing a familiar face on their television screens as Good Morning Britain's Katy Rickitt has landed a cameo on the hit Channel 4 soap.

The presenter, 39, has appeared in a special episode where the students of Hollyoaks High receive their GSCE results. Katy, who has filmed GCSE results for GMB every year since joining the ITV chat show, played herself for the cameo as she spoke to the soap's students to get their reactions.

Appearing on Thursday's episode of GMB, Katy spoke about the Hollyoaks role as she appeared live from real-life high schools to speak to students getting their GCSE results. The presenter joked that when the Channel 4 soap got in touch to offer her the cameo, she thought it could be something dramatic like a huge fire, but admitted that GCSE results were more "fitting" as it's her "favourite day" after hosting the segment on GMB every year since she joined. With Kate Garraway adding: "You do it so well!"

Hollyoaks fans will be seeing a familiar face on their television screens as Good Morning Britain's Katy Rickitt has landed a cameo (PA)

Elsewhere talking about the role, Katy said: "I have been a lifelong fan of Hollyoaks… from bingeing the omnibus with my university friends to proudly following my husband, Adam, in his role as Kyle Kelly. It was an absolute honour to be asked to do a cameo for the soap. Also, how many people get to play themselves in soapland?!

"When I found out I'd be on hand to help the Hollyoaks High students open their GCSE results it also brought a smile to my face. It's a day I've covered every year without fail for Good Morning Britain and remains a highlight witnessing such a life changing event. My day on set was amazing... from the minute you pull up you are submerged in the village and it was incredible picking out all the landmarks."

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The presenter, 39, has appeared in a special episode where the students of Hollyoaks High receive their GSCE results (PA)

She added: "As someone who spends most of their time in a three-man band (myself, camera and sound) it was incredible witnessing such a large and smooth operation and everyone was so supportive and friendly. I really hope GMB are called in to report on more newsworthy events in Hollyoaks land, and we all know there are plenty of those!"

Soap fans will recall that Katy's husband is Adam Rickitt, who played Kyle Kelly on Hollyoaks from 2017 until 2020. Katy's episode appeared in a first look on Wednesday night on E4 and will air again on Thursday at 6:30pm on Channel 4.

Olivia Wheeler