Melanie Sykes and Carol Vorderman lead tributes to Des O’Connor

Des O’Connor and Melanie Sykes (ITV/PA)

Melanie Sykes has led tributes to her former presenting partner Des O’Connor following his death aged 88.

Sykes and O’Connor, who died in hospital on Saturday after a fall at his home, presented Today With Des And Mel from 2002-2006.