Holly Willoughby fights tears on This Morning and says 'it's hard' after tribute to co-star following second death in weeks

Ben Shephard is a man in high demand at the moment after a string of successful appearances on This Morning, fronting the show alongside Holly Willoughby.The presenter, 48, was a massive hit amongst fans, with many hoping he will become a regular fixture as Holly searches for her permanent co-host, following the step-down of Phillip Schofield. However, he is more often seen earlier in the day on Good Morning Britain, where he frequently appears alongside Susanna Reid.

Phillip Schofield's replacement for This Morning has reportedly been decided by ITV bosses. The former presenter of the daytime show, 61, stepped down from his role before resigning from all ITV presenting duties after admitting to having an ‘unwise but not illegal’ affair with a younger male former colleague. Since his exit earlier this year, producers have been looking for his replacement to work alongside Holly Willoughby on the sofa.

Holly Willoughby's has sent a little goodbye and thank you message to Ben Shephard after he spent a few days alongside her on This Morning. The Good Morning Britain star won praise from viewers of the ITV daytime show after he returned to front the show for the first time in six years.

Holly Willoughby was left hiding in her own hands after she seemingly made a bit of a sex confession live on This Morning. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV daytime show on Wednesday (September 27) alongside Ben Shephard.

Holly Willoughby appeared to confirm she would be returning to her Dancing On Ice presenting duties following Phillip Schofield's ITV drama. On Tuesday Morning's show (26 September) Holly and her co-star Ben Shephard revealed who the first celebrity taking part in the 2024 show would be.

This Morning fans have said the show has found 'the one' to replace Phillip Schofield after Holly Willoughby was seen 'having trouble'. Ben Shephard has won praise from viewers of the ITV daytime show after he returned to front the show for the first time in six years.

Josie Gibson has told Denise Welch she's 'so sorry' after she 'outed' her on social media following a This Morning and Loose Women crossover. The ITV daytime show presenter joined the late-night live version of the ITV lunchtime panel show on Saturday night (September 23).

Holly Willoughby’s new This Morning co-star has been revealed as none other than Good Morning Britain star Ben Shephard.The TV presenter is set to join Holly on the famous daytime sofa on Monday morning, stepping in for Irish star Craig Doyle, who has been appearing on and off for a few months. At the end of Friday's show, Ben was announced as the latest person to join the This Morning family by fellow presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary.

Good Morning Britain viewers have sent messages of support to Nicola Roberts after she made an emotional appearance on the show. The Girls Aloud star was live in the studio of the ITV news programme on Friday (September 22) to chat to hosts Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard.

This Morning viewers were hot onto social media to share their thoughts after Bobby Brazier discussed appearing in Strictly Come Dancing. The EastEnders actor appeared on the famous sofa on Wednesday (September 20) alongside dance partner Dianne Buswell as they spoke to Holly Willoughby and Dermot O'Leary.

This Morning fans have shared Holly Willougby's concern after a woman was 'taken out' live on air. The presenter was back fronting the ITV daytime show on Wednesday (September 20) alongside Dermot O'Leary from the safety and comfort of the London-based studio.

Alison Hammond has stunned her fans and followers after she was seen ditching This Morning for a rival ITV show. The presenter has been back on screens fronting the daytime show on a Friday with her co-host Dermot O'Leary.

Holly Willoughby has sent fans wild with a stunning £25 skirt from Marks and Spencer. As temperatures continue to drop, leather mini skirts are a must have in your autumn winter wardrobe - and Holly has found the perfect one. The daytime TV star looked incredible in a leather-look mini skirt from M&S as she posed for a photo on Monday, September 4.

Holly Willoughby has shared how she spent her extended summer holiday away from presenting This Morning, sharing some snaps to her lifestyle website, Wylde Moon.The TV star, 42, revealed that in early August she and her husband Dan Baldwin jetted off to Tuscany, Italy, where they celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary. In a post titled "Postcards from the Summer 2023", Holly wrote: "Our 16th wedding anniversary collided with Blur’s 35th anniversary reunion tour, and as life-long fans, Dan and I went to go and see them perform in Lucca, Tuscany.

Holly Willoughby jokingly informed Josie Gibson that she was 'in trouble' live on This Morning as they returned to the helm. The pair were back fronting the ITV daytime show on Thursday (September 14) after Josie replaced Dermot O'Leary as Holly's latest co-host as she continues to present alongside a rotating roster of the show's stars.

Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid has returned to work following her absence over the past week.

Susanna Reid has finally returned to Good Morning Britain almost a week after her sudden exit. The presenter appeared back alongside her co-host Ed Balls on the ITV news programme on Tuesday (Sept 12) after being forced to take a few days off from her role.

Holly Willoughby has been supported by her celebrity pals and praised by fans as she took on a new venture. The This Morning star is no stranger to getting involved in charity work as a patron for Together For Short Lives and as an ambassador for The Prince's Trust.

This Morning failed to pick up an award at the National Television Awards on 5 September, and former host Eamonn Holmes has been quick to take a jab at the ITV show. Eamonn, 63, discussed This Morning's loss on GB News on Wednesday 6 September, with his co-host Isabel Webster and guests Charlie Rowley and Scarlett MccGwire.

Eamonn Holmes has seemingly taken a jab at Holly Willoughby following This Morning losing out on the top gong at the National Television Awards on Tuesday night.