There have been regular rumours of friendships blossoming into romance between Blue Peter presenters-and two of its current hosts have been secretly dating for a year.
Gethin Jones and Helen Skelton didn't hide their growing bond as they cosied up on the presenter's motorbike while heading for breakfast in Manchester city centre on Thursday.
Insiders have revealed the BBC plans to air a more conventional highlights package, made up of more match action and serious punditry, with fewer pre-recorded stunts.