ITV This Morning viewers complain as they're 'distracted' by Cat Deeley's 'habit' as new host

Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary have returned to host This Morning as new presenting duo Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard take a break for Easter. And it seems that Alison and Dermot are proving rather popular with viewers. Body language expert Darren Stanton has insisted that while Cat and Ben are total professionals, they just cannot compete with Alison and Dermot’s natural chemistry and charm.

This Morning has confirmed who will be stepping in for Cat Deeley and Ben Shepherd. The pair won't be back on the ITV show until mid-April as their replacements have been announced.

Just weeks after making her highly anticipated debut on ITV's This Morning, the BBC are reportedly looking to snatch up Cat Deeley. Cat - who is making waves on the hit daytime TV show - is said to have caught the eye of BBC bosses who are keen to lure her over to their network and host an entertainment show. A source, according to The Mail on Sunday, has claimed that following a 'tit for tat' row between the BBC and ITV over poaching one another's talent, some bosses are said to 'see the tremendous value' in hiring Cat.

They've only been in their new roles for less than one month, but Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley will be taking a break from presenting This Morning.The duo - who made their debut on the ITV show on 11 March - will be absent from screens over the Easter period as they enjoy some time off. Cat, 47, announced that she and Ben, 49, will be taking a "holiday" during Thursday's (28 March) episode of This Morning. It has not been confirmed how long the pair will be absent from the show for.

Cat Deeley has continued to wow with her stylish outfit choices since making her This Morning debut in early March alongside co-host Ben Shephard.The TV star's wardrobe has certainly had viewers talking, as she continues to nail current trends. Cat, 47, turned out another fashionable ensemble on Thursday, 28 March, which quickly caught the attention of Ben, 49. She sported a cream blouse and a pair of statement floral flared trousers, which featured a high waist.

Fern Britton was back on This Morning this week and afterwards, she had a few words to say about new hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard. Celebrity Big Brother finalist Fern fronted the show from 1999 - 2009 along with Phillip Schofield.

Cat Deeley has issued a health update after sparking concern when she appeared on This Morning with a red eye. The TV presenter was seen on Tuesday, 26 March with a poorly eye and she's since explained what happened. Cat, 47, set the record straight on This Morning on Wednesday, 27 March as she and co-host Ben Shephard, 49, welcomed Dr Zoe Williams onto the ITV show.

ITV's This Morning is no stranger to a healthy debate, with plenty of topics ranging from health to politics having been discussed on the flagship morning show over the years. However a recent discussion about weight left many viewers at home seething, when regular guest Nick Ferrari said that being overweight is always a person's own fault. During Tuesday's show (26 March), Nick shared, "I'm fat! Of course I am - there's no point denying it.

Ben Shephard is loved by TV viewers in his new role as presenter of This Morning alongside Cat Deeley. Before that, he hosted Good Morning Britain for many years alongside stars including Kate Garraway and Susanna Reid, before quitting in late February, as the team fought back tears.

Danny Dyer stirred up drama on This Morning on Thursday's episode, criticising chef John Torode's dish as having 'undercooked peas'. The former EastEnders actor risked potentially upsetting the MasterChef judge during the cooking segment of Thursday's show.

This Morning suffered a major technical glitch on Thursday 21 March, causing chaos on the ITV show. Presenter Craig Doyle was hosting a beauty products segment live from Battersea Power Station in London, visiting the Boots store on site. After getting his eyebrows done and having his "spots" treated, Craig was eager to use a machine that would reveal his "real age".

ITV's This Morning was snubbed at the BAFTA TV Awards, with fellow ITV daytime shows Loose Women and Lorraine both receiving nominations.

Cat Deeley made her official debut as This Morning's new lead co-host this week and her fans have been left in awe with her classic style. The mum-of-two has effortlessly filled Holly Willoughby's stylish boots after she stepped down from the show last year following Phillip Schofield's earlier departure.

This Morning has seen a shake-up in presenters recently with Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley taking over the permanent presenting role, and while the duo have been praised, some fans of the show have been left less than impressed. Some viewers have also commented on Cat talking over other people.

This Morning viewers have made the same demand to ITV after Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard made their debut as the brand new hosts earlier this week. The TV duo took their place in the This Morning studio together for the first time on Monday (March 11) after it was announced they were taking over as the show's new permanent presenters.

Cat Deeley is quickly settling into her new role on the This Morning sofa, and she's been getting to know her new co-stars and team at ITV. One member of the This Morning team managed to reduce Cat to tears, however. The TV star, 47, met the show's new puppy Buddy on Tuesday, 12 March, which really tugged on her heart strings.

This Morning viewers have been flocking to social media as they begged new host Cat Deeley to change one habit. The presenter returned for her second stint at the helm of the ITV daytime show as the new permanent co-host on Tuesday (March 12).

Alison Hammond has said 'farewell' to fans as the much-loved star announced a career break. It comes as the This Morning regular announced she will be absent for the next month.

This Morning's new host Cat Deeley was forced to apologise for a huge blunder during her hosting debut alongside Ben Shephard on Monday, 11 March. The 47 year old presenter made her debut as the new permanent host of the show with Ben, 49, after previous hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby stepped down last year.

This Morning viewers have been rushing to cast their verdict on Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley as they hosted their first official show as permanent co-hosts. It was last month that the pair were announced last month as the permanent replacements for Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on the ITV daytime show.