SAM Quek is to join the team of new presenters on BBC One Daytime's Morning Live.

The Wirral-born Olympian and Question of Sport star will join singer Kimberley Walsh, BBC Radio Two's Sara Cox join Kym Marsh as the show prepares to broadcast from its new home in the heart of Manchester City Centre on Monday, February 21.

Looking forward to her new role Sam - part of the Team GB women's hockey team that took gold in the 2016 Rio Olympics, was a contestant on I'm A Celebrity, is a panelist on Question Of Sport and was awarded an MBE for services to entertainment and charity in 2016 - said: "I'm excited as we'll be four female presenters who all hail from the North West.

"It's like a northern powerhouse of women on TV every weekday morning!"

The mum-of-two, who was a recent host on BBC's The One Show continued: "I'm from Wirral and I'm so pleased that the move means we'll be able to travel to not only Manchester, but other places like Liverpool and Leeds.

"We'll be able to bring viewers a feeling for what’s going on around the UK."

The new line-up will present the show daily, in alternating pairings. Kym Marsh will continue to share co-hosting duties with Gethin Jones, while Rav Wilding will remain a regular face welcoming a variety of guests onto the Morning Live sofa, promising lively, entertaining and topical discussions to viewers five days a week.

Carla-Maria Lawson, BBC's head of daytime and early peak said: "Telling stories that authentically reflect the concerns and interests of viewers from across the whole of the UK has played a huge part in the incredible success of Morning Live and the move to our new home in Manchester will give us scope to give voice to an even wider range of communities."

The wider family Morning Live of experts, including Dr Xand van Tulleken, Dr Punam Krishan, Jacqui Joseph, Dr Rupy Aujla, Dom Littlewood, Anna Haugh, Will Kirk, Wayne Perrey, Janette Manrara, Mark Lane and James Greenwood will also continue to bring their valued insight to BBC One mornings.

The programme will continue to be a one stop shop for viewers looking for expert advice, health updates and take home tips to save time and money.

Sam's co-host Kimberley Walsh said: "I love all the Morning Live girls so, although we won’t be on camera together, I’m hoping we’ll cross paths while I’m up there. Manchester's a brilliant city and I can’t wait to get started."

Sara Cox added: "Mancunians have a real sense of community spirit and that’s what Morning Live’s all about.

"We want to be like a knowledgeable friend to our viewers – that mate who’s good for a chat and a laugh over a brew but always offers great advice.

"One of the best things about the relocation for me is that I’ll be able to meet my mum for breakfast after I finish work on the show.”

Morning Live broadcasts Monday-Friday on BBC One Daytime at 9.15am.