Morning Live's Kym Marsh is teaming up with Good Morning Britain's entertainment guru Richard Arnold for a brand new Channel 5 series, The Weekend Travel Show. Set to whisk viewers away on a global adventure, the show promises to reveal some of the world's hottest travel spots. Over eight episodes, the duo will guide viewers through a host of trips taken by celebs like Jane McDonald, Susan Calman, Nick Knowles, Alex Polizzi, and the Lambs, George and Larry.

Travel expert Simon Calder will also feature, dishing out his top tips, while other specialists pop in to discuss everything from holiday reads to must-have gadgets. The programme aims to arm viewers with savvy travel advice, including how to pack smart, dodge pesky luggage fees, and score the best deals for holidays abroad, reports Wales Online . Richard shared his excitement as he commented: "I love to travel and I can't wait to dive into these wonderful travel stories and share our own fun experiences along with top tips for the viewers.

" Kym echoed his sentiments, adding: "I'm excited to be part of The Weekend Travel Show with Richard, what better way to explore some beautiful destinations from the comfort of your own home!" This announcement follows news that Kym's BBC show Morning Live will be taking a short break from broadcasting. In July, presenter Gethin Jones announced to viewers that the beloved show would be taking a summer hiatus. Typically, the daytime programme follows BBC Breakfast at 9:30am on weekdays, b.