Dermot O'Leary shares tribute to 'lovely mate' Holly Willoughby

Holly Willoughby has left This Morning for a two-month holiday after a short goodbye message at the end of the show last week. The presenter, who used to appear alongside Phillip Schofield on the daytime TV show, usually takes an extended break over the summer each year.

Holly Willoughby was told that she 'needs to relax' by co-host Craig Doyle as they were reunited on-screen. The pair were brought back together as they hosted Monday's edition (July 3) of This Morning.

Holly Willoughby appeared to show her support for her co-star and pal Alison Hammond as she was flooded with comments and dubbed a 'Barbie girl'. During her latest appearance on This Morning, the presenter appeared inspired by one of the show's latest segments.

Holly Willoughby has been told she has 'never looked so perfect' as she stunned during her latest appearance on This Morning. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV daytime show on Thursday (June 29) alongside Craig Doyle.

This Morning viewers found themselves overcome with emotion just seconds before the last episode of the week came to an end. Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary were reunited again on Friday (June 23) for their usual stint at the helm of the ITV daytime show.

This Morning viewers were left fuming about a 'rule' placed during one particular moment in the show as Holly Willoughby confirmed a 'break' for the popular segment. The presenter was back fronting the ITV daytime show on Thursday (June 22) alongside Dermot O'Leary.

Fans have claimed to have spotted a change in Holly Willoughby as they closely observed her appearance on This Morning following the recent scandal involving her former co-star and friend. The presenter has been back on screens for another week of the ITV daytime show alongside Dermot O'Leary.

Gino D'Acampo's hilariously awkward return to This Morning has left viewers speculating about what his aubergine comments really meant. Outspoken chef Gino, a regular on the ITV daytime show, was back in the studio's kitchen on Tuesday after a break and couldn't resist a cheeky dig at the recent controversy surrounding former host Phillip Schofield. But fans think he made another, less obvious, comment on the events which saw Phil quit after 21 years as presenter.

Holly Willoughby has shared a cheeky jibe at her co-star and fan-favourite Italian chef Gino D'Acampo as he made a hilarious return to This Morning on Tuesday, June 20.The duo have a history of teasing each other in the This Morning kitchen, especially as Gino rarely holds back on making innuendo-laced comments on the live daytime TV show. But during his return this week, the mischievous chef made a subtle dig at Phillip Schofield's departure from the programme last month, which was dogged with controversy when Phillip admitted to previously having an "unwise but not illegal" affair with a much younger male colleague.

Dermot O'Leary told This Morning viewers he was “game” for a naked trip to Stonehenge with co-host Holly Willoughby. The 50 year old presenter made the comment on Wednesday’s episode as he and his fellow presenter discussed the summer solstice - the longest day of the year which has historically been celebrated by many cultures with festivals and rituals. Many people flock to Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire to mark the occasion - with some stripping off to dance in celebration.

Dermot O'Leary appeared to make a stunned 'dig' at James 'Arg' Argent as he opened up about his new relationship on This Morning. The former The Only Way is Essex star joined Dermot and co-host Holly Willoughby live in the studio on Wednesday (June 21).

Holly Willoughby has appeared to make a dig at her former This Morning co-star Eamonn Holmes with a cheeky comment.

This Morning ’s Dermot O'Leary told TOWIE star James ‘Arg’ Argent that he's 'punching' with 18 year old girlfriend. The reality star, 35, appeared on the popular daytime programme to discuss his band, The Arg Band, which specialises in event entertainment.

Holly Willoughby appeared to hit back at a claim made by Eamonn Holmes during This Morning's latest live broadcast. She has been back fronting the programme this week alongside Dermot O'Leary.

Gino D'Acampo cheekily 'confirmed' he has a new role on This Morning after making Holly Willoughby and Dermot O'Leary squirm during his return to the show. It has been weeks since the Italian chef spent some time in the kitchen on the ITV daytime show.

This Morning returnee Gino D'Acampo made a subtle hint at the Phillip Schofield saga on This Morning today, much to the discomfort of presenters Dermot O'Leary and Holly Willoughby. After 21 years as a face of the ITV show, 61 year old Phillip resigned with immediate effect from his post before revealing to the world that she'd partaken in an affair with a much younger colleague in secret.

Gino D'Acampo stepped in to replace Dermot O'Leary as This Morning's host in a hilarious moment that saw him clash with Janet Street Porter.The Italian chef is a regular fixture in the ITV daytime show's kitchen and was back today (Tuesday, 20 June) to demonstrate a range of summery desserts and cocktails. When the show returned from an ad break, Gino had was in a different spot and had taken host Dermot's place behind the presenters' desk alongside long-time presenter Holly Willoughby.

This Morning viewers were quick to comment as Gino D'Acampo appeared to push his latest appearance right to the edge by quizzing a squirming Holly Willoughby live on air. Holly had earlier shared her excitement at having the Italian chef back on the programme after months away.

Gino D'Acampo made his grand return to This Morning after spending time away and couldn't resist taking a quip at the Phillip Schofield scandal.

Dermot O'Leary has been flooded with messages from fans who have made their feelings clear about his future position on This Morning. The presenter returned for another week at the helm of the ITV daytime show alongside Holly Willoughby on Monday (June 19).