Earlier in 2021 Piers Morgan revealed he would be leaving Life Stories and that Kate Garraway would be taking over as the new host of the show.

He wrote on Twitter in October 2021: “I’m quitting Life Stories after 12 years and 100 shows.

“My final one will be with my fabulous friend @kategarraway and she will then present the remaining 3 planned shows of the next series as I leave ITV to host my new global daily show.

“It’s been a blast!”

Tonight (February 3) Garraway will present her first of the three shows left, with Liverpool and England football legend John Barnes.

Other guests for the season include Charlotte Church and Nadiya Hussain.

Garraway wrote on Twitter: “So proud @officialbarnesy will be my first guest on @itv #LifeStories tomorrow.

“He is so open & honest about the extraordinary highs & lows of his life & legendary career. And shares a fascinating insight into the footballing world. Can’t wait for u to see it !”

How to watch Kate Garraway’s Life Stories?

Life Stories will return to ITV tonight, February 3 at 9pm.

ITV can be found on Sky at channel 103, and on Freeview channel 3.

Kate Garraway replaces Piers Morgan

Piers Morgan’s last episode of the show saw him interviewing Garraway before handing her the reins.

An ITV spokeswoman at the time said: “Piers and ITV have agreed that his interview with Kate Garraway for Piers Morgan’s Life Stories will be his last; and that Kate will take over the baton on his behalf for the remaining three episodes of the forthcoming series.

“We would like to thank Piers for over a hundred engaging, compelling and insightful Life Stories over the past 12 years where his interviewees have included the very best names in showbiz, business and politics.

“We wish him the very best of luck with all of his future ventures.

“Kate is a brilliant journalist and inquisitive interviewer and we look forward to her forthcoming three shows.”