Mel B to replace Steph McGovern on Steph’s Packed Lunch for Black to Front special: ‘I can’t wait to spice up lunchtime television’

Mel B is taking over Steph’s Packed Lunch (Picture: Channel 4/Getty)

Spice Girl Mel B is about to host an episode of Steph’s Packed Lunch as part of Channel 4’s Black To Front project.

The special day of programming will see Black talent front and centre of all daytime programming, with AJ Odudu and Mo Gilligan waking us up with The Big Breakfast, and Sir Trevor McDonald replacing Anne Robison on Countdown.

Mel will present the programme usually hosted by Steph McGovern, which will be broadcast live from her home time Leeds and will be joined by football pundit and general gem, Chris Kamara.

‘It’s going to be a lot of fun and I can’t wait to spice up lunchtime television,’ said Mel.

‘I’m also really proud to be part of Channel 4’s Black to Front Project, that’s something to really celebrate.’

Black to Front will take place on September 10, with Channel 4 describing the event as an ‘an ambitious project fronted by Black talent and contributors.’

Sir Trevor McDonald will be presenting Countdown for the day (Picture: Channel 4)

In a statement to Metro.co.uk, the broadcaster explained: ‘It’s about creating a legacy of lasting change, and every genre – from news to drama – and every part of our business is involved.

‘All programming on the day will amplify Black voices, talent, and stories, and every project will have a legacy – either onscreen or offscreen – for Black talent, underlining our ongoing commitment to improve Black representation both on and off screen.’

Black to Front airs on Channel 4 on September 10.

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