Corrie star Adam Rickitt's wife Katy bids farewell to ITV co-star after health concerns

ITV presenter Katy Rickitt, who is married to former Coronation Street star Adam Rickitt, bid a fond farewell to her TV colleague Duncan Wood yesterday.

Duncan announced his decision to step down after sparking concern amongst his colleagues last month when he was absent due to “health issues”.Duncan has worked at ITV Calendar for 19 years and has spent a total of 32 years at ITV.Katy worked with Duncan on ITV Calendar throughout her time on the show, though the presenter has recently made a return to the channel’s popular Good Morning Britain.Following the announcement from ITV that Duncan was leaving, Katy took to Twitter to wish him all the best in view of her 20,600 followers.“I feel honoured to have worked alongside a real Telly legend!” she wrote.“You’ll be so missed @duncanwooditv but I wish you every happiness in the next chapter.“Thank you for being my partner in crime,” she added.Katy then took to Instagram to share a series of cute snaps from their time working together.“Wishing the lovely @duncs62 all the very best for the future as you exit @itvcalendar stage left after 19 years!” she captioned the photos.“I feel so very lucky to have had the chance to work with a true telly and Yorkshire legend and be your fleeting telly wife!“Thanks for all the advice and the laughs… Now go be amazing in everything that awaits.”Duncan bid an emotional farewell to ITV via his own Twitter page earlier today.“Today is my last appearance on the good ship Calendar @itvcalendar,” he wrote.“It’s been a fantastic ride and I hope you can join the team at six for my fond farewell message! (I sneaked in last night for one last go!)” he added with a tearful emoji.Yesterday Duncan confirmed ITV’s announcement that he was leaving the.