Anne Diamond has shared an insight into the "long six months" she faced away from GB News as she battled cancer.
On Thursday the TV legend revealed she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.
The presenter returned to Breakfast with Stephen and Anne this morning.
Anne paid tribute to Ellie Costello, who stood in for her, during her time away from GB News.
Anne paid tribute to Ellie Costello, who stood in for her, during her time away from GB News.
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She said: "It's been a long six months but I'm very, very glad to be back.
"Thank you to everybody who's been here without me, particularly to Ellie, who I think has done a fantastic job.
"It was a pleasure to watch you both [Stephen and Ellie].
Stephen replied: "She's a bundle of fun."
Anne continued: "I sat at home and occasionally lying in a hospital bed watching and thinking I'm very proud to be part of that team."
Stephen added: "It's felt a little bit like a family pulling together which has been nice."
Anne also revealed that she was originally aiming to return in time for the Coronation in May.
She said: "I was hoping to be back in time for the Coronation, but that was over-optimistic but I am back now".
On Thursday the TV legend revealed she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.
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On Thursday, Anne told viewers that the illness has been "a hell of a journey" after going from the "high" of being awarded an OBE, before being diagnosed with breast cancer on the same day.
She said: "Five months later, I am still not at the end of that journey, but I am well enough to return to work.”
Anne added during her interview on with Dan Wootton earlier this week: “I don’t have any advice for people because I’m still going through it. Im well enough to return to work but I had the full mastectomy.
“This is the first time I’ve talked about it so it’s quite difficult."