Dave Fishwick, the businessman who inspired Netflix's Bank of Dave, is joining Morning Live as the show's new finance and business expert from September. The announcement was made during Monday's episode (August 31), marking the return of presenters Gethin Jones and Helen Skelton after their summer break.
New segment 'Ask Dave' launches
During the episode, Gethin told viewers they have a 'new expert' on the programme who wanted people watching to get in touch. Helen revealed the newcomer was Dave Fishwick, known as the inspiration behind Netflix's Bank of Dave, reports Wales Online.
In a pre-recorded segment, Dave explained that he wanted to hear from people with questions regarding finances, as he reeled off a variety of topics he could help with. He shared that the new segment, called Ask Dave, would see him on Morning Live each week from September.
Dave confirms news on Instagram
Along with the programme announcement, Dave confirmed it on Instagram, telling his followers he had 'some TV news'. Calling the Morning Live team 'wonderful', he told people his new role was their finance and business expert. He then explained how viewers can contact him and his team if they have a query they'd like addressed on Morning Live.
The post quickly attracted numerous comments, with many delighted about his addition to the popular programme. Morning Live star Justine Jones called the news 'brilliant' before welcoming Dave to the team. Fellow BBC presenter Marc Cananur said it was going to be 'great to work with you again'. One follower called the announcement 'great', stating that Dave was going to be a 'fab addition' to the Morning Live family, while another welcomed him to the programme, saying the news was 'wonderful'.
Presenters return after summer hiatus
His appointment was announced during Monday's episode, marking the return of Gethin and Helen. On Instagram, before going live following their summer hiatus, one of them revealed they were feeling under the weather. In a video clip, Gethin could be heard coughing as he said he was 'slightly poorly', turning his back to Helen in an attempt to shield her from his germs.
He told followers it was 'nice to be back with the team' as they outlined what topics they'd be covering on the show, including scams, heart palpitations and a feature on dog food. Helen mentioned that one item focused on parking tickets, as she joked anyone who got one would be a 'fool' as Gethin cheekily asked how many she'd accumulated over the summer. Although Helen failed to respond, looking away as he held four fingers up to expose her to viewers, she pulled a face and held up five fingers behind Gethin's back, revealing she'd gotten more than he realised.
They wrapped up the clip with Gethin saying he was looking forward to seeing viewers again, as Helen told him to 'stay over there' with his cough. Fans were overjoyed at their return after several weeks off air, flooding social media with messages of excitement and warm praise. One devoted viewer declared they were 'excited to watch' them once again as another commented it was 'great' to see the duo together. Morning Live is available to watch on BBC One weekdays from 9:30am.
