Richard Arnold for Daybreak role?

TV critic Richard Arnold is expected to reprise his role for Daybreak, two years after he and GMTV were axed.

According to the Daily Mirror, Arnold will return as the regular TV critic in which he previews upcoming television programmes. When GMTV was axed and rebranded to Daybreak he was dropped along with several favourites from the morning programme.

An ITV source allegedly told the newspaper: “The plan really seems to include lots of elements of GMTV, including Richard ‘s return. He is at advanced talks to come back and try to brighten up the show.”

Lorraine Kelly returns to her programme on Monday after being off for two months following her horse-riding accident. The newspaper claims that Kelly will be named as the new anchor of Daybreak and that ITV are expected to sign a new male co-host for her.