Huq makes final 'Blue Peter' appearance

Konnie Huq is to make her last appearance on Blue Peter this afternoon after 10 years on the show.

The 32-year-old, who is the programme's longest-serving female presenter, announced her intention to quit last July.

She later revealed that being forced to apologise to viewers after bosses admitted that they had fixed a phone-in competition had been partly to blame for her decision.

She said of her departure: "Well, 10 years is a good innings and it's good to leave on a high. I'm still enjoying it but I'm ready. I wouldn't say I've burnt out - that sounds bad - but I've done my time, and I'm ready for a bit of a rest maybe."

Huq is expected to present a Question Time-style chatshow, as well as write her own book about her time on the show.

Blue Peter airs today at 5pm on BBC One.