BBC News host given ‘warm welcome’ as they return to screens today after being pulled off air for entire year
A BBC NEWS host has returned to the studio after being off air for an entire year.
Geeta Guru-Murthy delighted fans as she presented her first bulletin this afternoon.
The 56-year-old was pulled off air alongside four other anchors following the merging of both BBC News channels.
Marking her first day back, Geeta shared snaps from the studio and told fans her Beeb colleagues welcomed her with open arms.
She wrote on social media: "Great to back despite jumping on air early to break a story ..but that’s why we are here!
"Thanks to my wonderful @BBCNews colleagues for the warmest welcome."
Fans rushed to also welcome Geeta back, with one writing: "Welcome back. You have been missed."
A second posted: "Welcome back. Home where you and Annita belong."
Journalism runs in Geeta's family, with her brother being Channel 4 News presenter and Strictly star Krishnan Guru-Murthy.
She had supported him during his appearance on the recent series of the BBC dance show by urging her fan base to vote for him.
Geeta's return to BBC News comes days after Annita McVeigh fronted her first bulletin in a year.
The Times previously reported that all women will be offered permanent roles to avoid possible legal action.
An insider said: “They’re all litigious and the National Union of Journalists will back them.
"Plus, the BBC is short of presenters so there are no grounds to make them redundant. And they’re all capable of doing the role.
"A reverse ferret is definitely the best plan.”
Martine Croxall, who was also demoted following the Beeb channel shake-up, confirmed her return is imminent.
Regular face Ben Brown has also been given the esteemed role.
Paul Royall, editor of the channel,previously said: "Annita, Ben and Geeta’s knowledge, experience, and presenting talent make them valuable additions to the team, bringing trusted BBC News to more than 100m viewers around the world on the UK’s most-watched news channel."
