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MORNING Live fans have been left delighted as Kym Marsh returned to the show.

The former Coronation Street actress, 47, has been off air since December following the death of her father David.

Morning Live fans have been left delighted as Kym Marsh returned to the show
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Morning Live fans have been left delighted as Kym Marsh returned to the showCredit: BBC
Kym snapped on her way into the BBC studio in Manchester
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Kym snapped on her way into the BBC studio in ManchesterCredit: BackGrid
Kym and Gethin Jones cheekily bickered during her first show back
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Kym and Gethin Jones cheekily bickered during her first show backCredit: BBC

However, she returned to the BBC studio this morning with a brave smile as she hosted with .

During BBC Breakfast Kym and Gethin started to bicker as they teased what was coming up in the show.

It promoted Naga Munchetty to step in as she branded the humours exchange as "frosty".

Morning Live viewers were beaming with joy to see the star back on air and flooded social media with comments.

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One said: "Lovely to see you Kym. Sending you and your family fondest wishes."

A second wrote: "Lovely to see Kym back where she belongs, hope not to soon for her, but great seeing her back."

"Welcome back kym, hope you and your family are all well," said a third.

While a fourth commented: "So happy you're back Kym, its not been the same without you."

Kym's dad Dave died after a long battle with prostate cancer and had been incredibly open about his struggles with the disease on the BBC's morning offering.

At the time of his death, Kym's family released a statement paying tribute to a "much-loved husband, dad, granddad, great grandad and friend to many".

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It added: "It is with immense sadness that we confirm the passing of David Marsh.

"A much loved husband, dad, grandad, great grandad and friend to many, David passed away peacefully at home yesterday surrounded by his family.

"We are truly heartbroken and ask for privacy at this incredibly difficult time."

Morning Live airs weekdays from 9:30am on BBC One and iPlayer.

Kym's dad David, pictured, died after battling prostate cancer
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Kym's dad David, pictured, died after battling prostate cancerCredit: Instagram / @marsh_kym

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