Penny Smith leaves BBC's GMTV after 17 years

Penny Smith bid a tearful farewell to the GMTV sofa on Friday, as she left the programme after 17 years. The star was treated to a video compilation of her most memorable moments, and was serenaded by 90s soul star Curtis Stigers. The pair sang together on BBC One talent show Just The Two Of Us in 2006. Smith's departure comes as GMTV begins a radical overhaul, moving to a team of presenters led by former One Show host Adrian Chiles. BBC video linked at headline.