Is This Morning live on ITV on Christmas Day with Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary, why's it on and when was it filmed?

Alison Hammond is reportedly in final talks with ITV about taking over one of the channel's best loved shows, For the Love of Dogs.The programme, which is centred around the running of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London first aired in 2012, was presented by the late, great Paul O'Grady until his untimely death last year. Now, five months on from the last episode, it's been rumoured that ITV executives want to bring back the show in Paul's honour - and because it's always been a huge hit with viewers.

Sam Thompson has sweetly responded to his first presenting stint on This Morning as he wrote on social media: "MUM, look I’m on THIS MORNING!!" The I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here was enlisted as a roving reporter for the ITV daytime show on Monday (January 8).

Vicky Pattison has revealed her latest role with This Morning as she ditched the UK and posed up a storm in an orange bikini. The former Geordie Shore star stunned her fans and followers as she took to social media with a string of what could have passed for holiday snaps.

TV presenter Kate Garraway has reportedly been given “as much time off as she needs” by ITV bosses following the tragic death of her husband Derek Draper.The Good Morning Britain presenter, 56, announced earlier today that Derek had died in an emotional statement on Instagram. A source told The Sun last month that Kate was by his side 24 hours a day after she cancelled all work commitments.They said: "Kate is by his side 24 hours a day and is willing him on to win this latest battle for his life.

This Morning dramatically halted its live show to pay tribute to Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper, who has tragically died aged 56. Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary appeared solemn after the news broke, before they sent their love and support to Kate and her two children, Darcey, 15, and Billy, 11.

This Morning has found itself being slapped with more official complaints after Vanessa Feltz's comments on the programme sparked uproar. The TV presenter was taking part in a phone-in on the ITV daytime show at the time of the episode in December.

Ruth Langsford has addressed any possible future on This Morning as the show continues to go through changes to its hosting line-up. Since Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby's exit last year, only Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary have remained the ITV daytime show's constant duo.

This Morning viewers were left flocking to social media as they were left flabbergasted by one of the show's segments. The ITV daytime programme returned to screens on Tuesday (January 2) for the first episode of 2024.

Eamonn Holmes has joked the 'secrets out' as he was seen cosying up to a Hollywood star on New Year's Eve - but it wasn't what it seemed. The GB News host took to social media on Monday (January 1), seemingly to give an update on what he'd been up to the night before.

This Morning's Holly Jay-Smith has her fans worried after she posted photos from a hospital bed.The Coupon Queen told her many followers that she had two bone tumours in her leg and had to have an operation. She shared: "I wanted to post this now as I'm ready to put 2023 behind me. A few months ago I found out I had two bone tumours in my left leg which had caused major destruction in my lower tibia.

Sarah Ferguson has opened up on how 'grateful' she feels to be part of the Royal Family's Christmas getaway at Sandringham.

Michelle Obama took to social media to wish everyone a Merry Christmas with a throwback photo featuring her husband, former President Barack Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha Obama. The happy family of four can be seen posing with children dressed as elves in the photo.The photo was taken during Obama’s time in the White House, and it shows the close bond that the family shared.

Peter Andre was seen getting into the Christmas spirit with his wife Emily Andre as he shared some sweet snaps in festive pyjamas while they gently cradled Emily's baby bump. Peter and Emily announced in October that they are expecting their third child together and have since been giving fans a glimpse of their latest pregnancy journey on social media.

This Morning viewers were left in tears following Alison Hammond's special Christmas present.

Amy Dowden, a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing, has invited fellow dancer Carlos Gu to join her for his 'first British Christmas '. Amy, who missed this year's show due to cancer treatment, shared pictures of their festive fun on Instagram. In her post, she wrote: "Cherish every moment and everyone in your life! Merry Christmas all! We have @gkx_carlos with us having his first British Christmas! "Sending Welsh love to all, especially thinking of those who may find this time of year difficult.

It's finally Christmas Day!

If the excitement has kept you awake and you're up early on Christmas day, the TV may already be on and if so, you may be surprised to see that Good Morning Britain and Lorraine is on the air like it usually is early in the morning on weekdays.

Great British Bake Off host Alison Hammond is a self-professed huge fan of Christmas. And Alison, 48, is now looking forward to enjoying the festive season after having quite the year. She joined the presenting team of the Channel 4 show, as well as presenting the BAFTAs, and continuing her hosting duties on This Morning.

The Christmas episode of ITV's This Morning is set to be an emotional one this year as Alison Hammond is surprised with a 'lovely' gift that makes her emotional.

Alison Hammond will be surprised with a seat named in her honour at her hometown theatre during the This Morning Christmas Day special. In the two-hour festive edition of the ITV show, the TV presenter and her co-hosts Dermot O’Leary, Josie Gibson, Craig Doyle and Gyles Brandreth will sit down to open their presents from one another.