Christine Bleakley and Adrian Chiles reunited ahead of ITV debut

By Mail Online Reporter

Reunited: Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley meet up in London ahead of their debut on ITV later this year


They stunned fans when they announced they would both be making the move from the BBC to ITV.

Both Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley revealed earlier this year they would be leaving The One Show to front the new-look GMTV, and it seems the pair are keen to talk about ideas for their new venture.

The pair looked happy and excited as they were reunited for the first time in months at a business meeting in London.

Bleakley, who carried a huge turquoise Marks & Spencer bag to brighten up her outfit of a floral top and grey skinny jeans, grinned broadly as she met up with her former co-host.

But the meeting wasn't without drama, as Bleakley and Chiles were forced to cut their meeting short when a fire alarm went off in the building where they were chatting.

Chiles then explored his Easy Rider side when he said goodbye to Bleakley and hopped on his motorbike and made his escape.


Easy rider: Chiles escaped on a motorbike after a fire alarm caused their meeting to be cut short


Into the sunset: Chiles whizzed through the streets of London, leaving onlookers stunned


Bleakley and Chiles, who had a huge fanbase during their time on The One Show, will be fronting ITV1's new breakfast show Daybreak from September.

After announcing plans for the future of ITV's morning programming, Director of Factual, Daytime and GMTV, Alison Sharman said: 'Christine and Adrian will be the lynchpins of Daybreak with their unique and brilliant partnership.'

Bleakley caused a stir last month when it was announced she would be leaving The One Show earlier than previously agreed.






Colourful: Christine accessorised her outfit with a turquoise M&S bag


Sturdy vehicle: Christine chose to go home in a car, rather than on the back of Chiles's motorbike


She had been expected to continue presenting the show until September before moving to ITV, but the BBC announced they would be letting her go from her contract two months early because she couldn't decide whether or not to stay at the corporation.

A statement issued by the BBC read: 'Following the BBC's decision to withdraw its offer of an extended contract to Christine Bleakley, we have agreed she will not be returning to The One Show


Co-hosts: The pair, who previously fronted The One Show together, will host new ITV show Daybreak


'Jason Manford will begin presenting duties next month alongside a still-to-be-announced co-presenter

'The BBC would like to take this opportunity to thank Christine for her contribution to the show and to wish her well.'

Bleakley, who recently returned from a luxurious holiday with boyfriend Frank Lampard, said of her move recently: 'I have had the most wonderful three years at the BBC and The One Show.

'It has consumed my life in that time and I would not have had it any other way; I have made great friends and met some incredible people.

'It is with regret that this experience is coming to an end. I have been torn between working with Adrian Chiles and remaining at the BBC.'



source: dailymail