ITV This Morning viewers ask 'are they really' as they're left disturbed when their 'joke' becomes reality

Instead of being saved by the bell, Alison Hammond was saved by an ad break as she suffered an awkward blunder while appearing on This Morning. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV daytime show on Tuesday (April 4) alongside her co-host Dermot O'Leary.

This Morning fans appeared unimpressed as one of its latest segments failed to take them away from reality and instead reminded them of the struggles being faced right here in the UK. Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary were at the helm of the ITV daytime show on Monday (April 3).

This Morning paid tribute to host Phillip Schofield on Saturday as they celebrated his 61st birthday amid his current absence from the ITV show.Taking to Instagram on 1 April, the chat show shared a collection of snaps of Phillip, 61, on This Morning with co-hosts such as Holly Willoughby and Alison Hammond. They penned: "Happy birthday @schofe, from everyone at #ThisMorning!" with a celebrating emoji to which Phillip liked from his own account.

Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary have been told off by This Morning viewers after they picked up on their 'rude' behaviour towards one of the show's guests. The angry comments also came as the duo were temporarily 'replaced' for hosting duties on the ITV daytime show as fans demanded: "Give her a job!"

Phillip Schofied's return date to This Morning appears to have been confirmed - and it won't be for weeks. The presenter took a week off from his hosting duties on the ITV daytime show leaving Holly Willoughby to team up with two new, yet very familiar, faces.

Joel Dommett was almost lost for words as he was given surprise during his second - and last - day hosting This Morning but it wasn't long before she shared the reason for his 'relief'. The comedian and presenter was drafted in to host the show for two days this week alongside Holly Willoughby.

This Morning viewers have been flooding the show with praise as they made a fresh observation about Holly Willoughby. The presenter was left flying solo by her usual co-host on the ITV daytime show Phillip Schofield before she was kept company by Alison Hammond.

This Morning fans have been issuing a demand to bosses after it was revealed that Alison Hammond is being replaced as Holly Willoughby's co-host. The ITV daytime show's usual Friday host stepped in on Monday and Tuesday this week in place of Phillip Schofield who is taking the week off.

Holly Willoughby and This Morning bosses were left fearing she had flashed her knickers when she was 'tackled' to the ground by Alison Hammond. It was a female takeover on the ITV daytime show on Monday (March 27) with Alison stepping in for Phillip Schofield.

Some This Morning viewers were took by surprise when they saw a woman bearing her breast on the daytime show - but it was all for good reason. The ITV programme was back on screens on Monday (March 27) with Holly Willougby at the helm and instead of being joined by her usual co-host Phillip Schofield, the presenter was at the helm alongside Alison Hammond.

This Morning fans have been left asking 'where's Phillip' as the show's main host was replaced. Phillip Schofield is usually seen fronting the ITV daytime programme from Monday through to Thursday with Holly Willougby.

Alison Hammond spent some time with the girls after she hit the headlines over the weekend. The This Morning presenter is said to be distraught after a 'blackmailer', once thought to be a friend, demanded money or they'd 'end her career'.

Phillip Schofield is set to be replaced on This Morning, it has been reported. But fans need not worry as it won't be permanent. Viewers of the ITV daytime show are used to watching the presenter front the programme alongside Holly Willoughby from Monday through to Thursday.

Ben Shephard was jokingly warned to 'get it right' as he spoke to Larry Lamb about his recent Gavin and Stacey reunion. The actor appeared on Good Morning Britain on Thursday (March 23) as he shows his support for Marie Curie's latest campaign following the death of his brother.

Holly Willoughby appeared mortified as she threw her head into her hands when a popular This Morning segment took a chaotic turn. The presenter was back fronting the ITV daytime show alongside co-host Phillip Schofield as the pair kicked off a fresh week of shows on Monday (March 20).

This Morning has come under fire for Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield interview with Jeremy Hunt. The duo were among the first to get to speak to the Chancellor after he unveiled his Spring Budget as he appeared live on the ITV daytime show on Thursday (March 16).

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield are no strangers to having to issue an apology or two on This Morning either for themselves or for their guests. And this time it was Jennifer Aniston who fell foul of the TV golden rules as she appeared on the ITV daytime show alongside Adam Sandler ahead of the release of their new film.

Gok Wan was quickly called out for a comment he made on This Morning as he sprung a surprise on an unsuspecting viewer. Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were back at the helm of the ITV daytime programme as they hosted their last show of the week.

Annoyed Good Morning Britain viewers have asked show bosses "what were you thinking?" as they tuned into the penultimate episode of the week. Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard were at the helm of the ITV news programme on Thursday (March 16) for their first episode of the week, following on from Ed Balls and Susanna Reid being at the helm.

Holly Willoughby was forced to address an off-air incident after Phillip Schofield brought it up to viewers live on This Morning. The pair were back at the helm of the ITV daytime show on Tuesday (March 14) and were joined by a few special guests - and not just of the human kind.