Ranvir Singh recalls how she was once left sobbing in a park with her young son Tushaan after being punished by ITV.
The 45-year-old presenter, who is now one of the channel’s top stars, was heartbroken after “giving up everything” for the channel and giving up a cushy job at the BBC.
Speaking of the difficult time on the Sliding Doors podcast, Ranvir said: “I had a very secure job at the BBC, pension and all.”
“I was poached to go to ITV. So I’m giving up this whole secure life with the BBC, my friends and my life in Manchester to basically move to London for a contract.”
Ranvir, who shares her now 10-year-old son with ex-husband Ranjeet, continued: “It was a two-year deal.” But I always remember looking at the small TV in the BBC news room and thinking, “I want to know what it’s like to be there.” [on national TV]’
DETERMINED: Ranvir Singh, 45, has recalled being left sobbing with her young son in a park after being fined by ITV
Scary stuff: The presenter, who is now one of the channel’s top stars, was heartbroken after she ‘give up everything’ and left a cushy job at the BBC (pictured with GMB co-host Ben Shephard)
After giving up her career at a regional news station to work for a national platform, she was soon almost unemployed.
“I’ve been there, 15 months on the job.” The program is getting a complete rebrand and I’m not part of their plans.
“I found out at 10am and 10:30am and the email had gone out.”
But while crying with her young son, she received a very important phone call.
“I’m crying with my young son in a park and my phone rings and it’s John Stapleton – a longtime GMTV host.”
“He told me not to complain, keep showing up and do my job.”
Despite being told by her bosses that her career had “hit a plateau”, Ranvir adamantly rejected the idea and soon found that she was being offered a gig as a Saturday presenter.
Less than two months later she was asked to present the News at Ten before hosting GMB and representing Lorraine Kelly on her self-titled show.
A spokesperson for ITV told Web: “Ranvir’s comments came at a point early in her career, around 11 years ago, when she first joined ITV.”
“She has continued to work for ITV since first joining in 2012 and, as viewers will know, is currently a main presenter on ITV formats across the programme, including GMB, Lorraine, ITV News and a quiz show which is soon entering its second season goes.” .
Memories: She was soon almost unemployed after giving up her career at a regional news channel to work for a national platform (LR) Ranvir Singh, Susanna Reid
Back with a bang: Despite being told by her bosses that her career had “hit a plateau”, Ranvir adamantly rejected the idea and was soon offered the opportunity to present on Saturday, before hosting GMB and Lorraine (pictured).
Family: Ranvir pictured with son Tushaan and partner Louis Church
This comes after Ranvir and co-host Richard Madeley suffered a technical error presenting a recent episode of Good Morning Britain.
The presenter duo were chatting with Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, for a segment on the current residents’ strikes when fans caught the gaffe.
As Matthew shared his thoughts via a virtual appearance, the camera stayed on his screen – Ranvir and Richard were not in view.
However, despite not being on screen, it appeared the two had left their microphones on and could be heard “whispering” over their guest’s head.
Though her exact words couldn’t be understood, the moment didn’t go unnoticed by fans – some took to Twitter to notate the moment.
Unpleasant! Good Morning Britain suffered an embarrassing microphone glitch in a recent episode when presenters Richard Madeley and Ranvir were caught “whispering” off-camera
Oops: the pair could be accidentally heard but not seen while they were subconsciously talking to each other
Ranvir asked Matthew what kind of pay rise doctors should aim for if they got one.
The camera then panned on him as he began to reply, but Ranvir was heard whispering to Richard over her microphone offscreen.
The inaudible conversation could be heard in the background of Matthew’s reply, with Richard coughing and then answering.
A viewer tweeted after the moment, “What were they whispering about?”
While another added: “Ranvir we can hear you whispering over the mic when people are talking.”