Steph McGovern is clearly not done surprising viewers.
After a few quieter years away from the BBC spotlight, the popular presenter is preparing for a fresh chapter that brings her right back to familiar territory — and with not just one, but two major projects lined up.
A Full-Circle Return to the BBC
Five years after leaving the BBC, Steph is officially heading back.
The 43-year-old presenter initially stepped away in 2019 when she went on maternity leave, before making a high-profile move to Channel 4.
There, she carved out her own space with Steph’s Packed Lunch, a daytime show that quickly became her signature project.
Although the Channel 4 programme was dropped in 2023, Steph’s exit didn’t mark the end of her television journey — it simply opened the door to something new.
A Brand New Show Focused on Art and Ambition
Steph’s latest BBC role will see her hosting The Big Deal, a brand new six-part series set to air later this year.
The show follows a group of amateur art dealers as they navigate the high-stakes world of buying and selling artwork, all with the goal of turning a profit.
Speaking about the concept, Steph explained that while people are often happy to spend money on holidays, concerts or theatre tickets, the art world can feel intimidating to outsiders.
She said the show aims to break down that barrier and prove that art isn’t just for an elite few.
According to Steph, viewers will get an inside look at the art market through the eyes of dealers from all walks of life, showing how passion, instinct and smart decisions can potentially pay off.
Life After Steph’s Packed Lunch
Steph began fronting her own daytime chat show in 2020 after years as BBC Breakfast’s business presenter and a regular co-host.
When Steph’s Packed Lunch was unexpectedly pulled from Channel 4 schedules in 2023, many daytime TV viewers felt her absence.
Since then, fans have been eagerly waiting to see where she would pop up next — and the BBC clearly hasn’t wasted time welcoming her back.
Taking the Helm on Crimewatch Live
Before The Big Deal even hits screens, Steph has already returned to BBC One as a presenter on Crimewatch Live.
Back in October, she confirmed the news by sharing a behind-the-scenes photo with co-host Rav Wilding, proudly revealing the show’s logo in the background.
Steph told her followers on X that she was thrilled to be back on screen, announcing her start date and signalling the beginning of another high-profile role.
A New Line-Up and a Familiar Format
Steph isn’t the only fresh face joining Crimewatch Live.
Scottish presenter Jennifer Reoch has also been added to the presenting team.
The hosting duties will be shared, with Steph appearing on the first two Mondays and Tuesdays, Jennifer covering Wednesdays to Fridays, and Steph returning to host the entire third week.
The programme itself remains rooted in its powerful mission.
Now marking 40 years since Crimewatch first launched, the show continues to combine crime reconstructions with public appeals — a formula that has helped police secure arrests and charges over the years.
Serious Stories With Real Impact
The upcoming three-week run of Crimewatch Live will feature brand new reconstructions, wanted appeals and updates on ongoing investigations.
The cases covered will span everything from robbery and assault to murder, keeping the focus firmly on justice and public involvement.
What’s Next for Steph McGovern?
Between hosting a brand new art-based competition and stepping into one of the BBC’s most iconic crime programmes, Steph McGovern’s return feels anything but quiet.
With multiple projects underway and more announcements likely on the horizon, her comeback suggests this is only the beginning of a very busy new era.
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