Jeremy Vine ‘slightly terrified’ to co-host programme with Rachel Schofield for first time in 18-year marriage

Schofield will be stepping in on Vine’s regular chat show for a week

Presenter Jeremy Vine has claimed he is “slightly terrified” at the prospect of co-hosting a programme with his wife, Rachel Schofield.

The couple have been married for 18 years, but have never presented together before.

BBC News presenter Schofield will step in for the absent Storm Huntley to co-host Jeremy Vine for a week starting from 7 September.

Announcing the move, she said: “I think between us Jeremy and I have over 50 years of broadcasting experience, but amazingly we’ve never ventured into a studio together before, so stepping into the brilliant Storm’s shoes for a week is a unique opportunity.”

“I just think I might need it in the contract that he makes the tea when the alarm goes off,” she added.

Jeremy Vine airs weekdays on Channel 5. The topical chat show has been running on the channel since 2018.

As well as Huntley (previously known for her role on The Wright Stuff), the show also features Rezzy Ghadjar and Will Njobvu as deputy co-presenters.

Vine said of Schofield’s pending involvement: “I’m slightly terrified. Storm’s away, and someone thought of asking Rachel in.

Rachel Schofield and Jeremy Vine in 2017 (Getty Images)

“She is, of course, streets ahead of me in every dimension, so I know I’ll be in good hands. Secretly I can’t wait.”

As well as BBC News, Schofield has worked as a presenter on BBC Radio 4.