Phillip Schofield explains real reason he skipped Alison Hammond's birthday bash

This Morning's Alison Hammond is reportedly top choice as a possible successor to Holly Willoughby on the daytime show. It's reported that ITV has singled out Alison, 48, as a potential replacement for Holly, 42, if she ever decides to depart the role she's held since 2009. According to The Mirror, chiefs are scrambling to draw up a new bumper deal to keep their current presenter on the sofa, with her current contract ending in December.

Some viewers were not impressed when they tuned into This Morning on Wednesday and heard Sir Bob Geldof repeatedly misgender Sam Smith.

Phillip Schofield ushered Josie Gibson for help as he declared 'man down' while hosting the latest edition of This Morning. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV daytime show on Thursday (February 23) alongside Holly Willoughby for what is their last show of the week.

Phillip Schofield has weighed in on Kate Forbes' controversial comments about same sex marriage after launching her campaign to become First Minister of Scotland.

Vanessa Feltz’s ex Ben Ofoedu has reached out to his former fiancé in a post to celebrate her 61st birthday. It comes days after This Morning agony aunt Vanessa revealed that she’d split from Ben following a 16-year relationship. It was later revealed that the Phats and Small singer had cheated and 'sexted fans', with Vanessa subsequently spending Valentine’s Day with her family.

Vanessa Feltz turned 61 on Tuesday, 21 February and celebrated her birthday as a single woman following her heartbreaking split from fiancé Ben Ofoedu. The TV personality admitted that her heart is "a bit battered and bruised" after learning that her partner of 15 years had been unfaithful. However, she reflected on how time can change things dramatically, writing in her column for the Express that in the last 12 months she’s "embarked on Instagram" and "become a grandma for the fourth time with Cecily Violet." Taking to the social media app, a smiley Vanessa shared how she spent the day with her 332,000 followers.

Vanessa Feltz's cheating ex-fiancé Ben Ofoedu has publicly reached out to her on her birthday in a bid to win her back.

Mark Wright joined hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on This Morning on Tuesday (February 21) to speak about his brand new TV programme. The TV personality, who found fame after appearing on the reality show The Only Way Is Essex is set to host The Challenge UK, the new competitive five-part series which sees 16 reality TV stars take on a range of gruelling tasks.

Holly Willoughby was forced to spit out a "gross" pancake on Tuesday's This Morning after a surprise topping. During the latest instalment, Holly, 42, and her co-host Phillip Schofield took part in a pancake tasting segment - where the toppings were hidden from them and they had to guess what flavour it was.

EastEnders actress Kellie Bright has given her verdict on the mystery murder plot that has captivated viewers since airing on Monday night (February 20). The actress, who portrays Linda Carter in the BBC soap, joined Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on This Morning to give her view on the much anticipated twist.

Vanessa Feltz is feeling the love on her 61st birthday. Amidst the devastation of her split from fiancé Ben Ofoedu, who is now allegedly homeless, the daytime TV regular posted a video onto Instagram today which sees her joyfully receiving a handful of balloons from her family. "I am the birthday girl! #grateful #family #healing #birthday," she wrote, alluding to her mental recovery following her ex's infidelity.

Journalist Camilla Tominey appeared on Monday's episode of This Morning where she slammed the "amateur sleuths" trying to tackle the Nicola Bulley case. Camilla, 44, joined Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby on the set of This Morning on Monday to discuss how the tragic Nicola Bulley's disappearance that has been all over the news in recent weeks has become a popular topic for people to try to solve themselves.

Alison Hammond had a big night at the BAFTA Awards on Sunday (February 19) after making her co-hosting debut. The presenter, who is a regular face on This Morning, joined legendary actor Richard E. Grant at London's Royal Festival Hall to host this year's annual film awards.

Dancing On Ice viewers were left cringing on Sunday night as Joey Essex tried to kiss pro Vanessa Bauer at the end of their High School Musical routine amid romance rumours.The former TOWIE star, 32, and pro skater, 26, transformed into Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez for their performance as part of the ITV show's Movie Week. And at the end of the routine, Joey went in to kiss Vanessa, which she quickly avoided and started giggling, with viewers left cringing as they questioned whether it was part of the routine or not.To which the commentator exclaimed "careful" before commenting on the "classroom canoodling".

Alison Hammon d was “shamed” by movie icon Richard E Grant in the leadup to their hosting gig at the EE British Academy Film Awards. Alison, who recently celebrated her birthday alongside her son and the likes of Holly Willoughby, is co-hosting this year's EE Baftas alongside Richard on Sunday night Before taking to the stage at the Royal Festive Hall alongside the national treasure, Richard, 65, revealed the awkward moment Alison, 48, forgot she’d already met him. While speaking with Emma Willis, who recently set off on an adventure alongside Rylan Clark and Oti Mabuse, Richard said: "I did, because I was on the show that she's on - on another channel, in the morning! "And so when we met, I said, 'Alison, we met before'.

It's been 21 years since Alison Hammond burst onto our screens as a Big Brother housemate and in those two decades, her various moves in the TV and showbiz world have led her to being a national treasure to many due to everything from her down-to-earth celebrity interviews to her infectious laugh.

Former This Morning host Eamonn Holmes has not held back his criticism as he discusses Prince Harry's best-selling memoir Spare. Appearing in his regular slot on GB News, Eamonn, 63, launched into a scathing rant about the royal, beginning: "All this Will and Harry nonsense.

Alison Hammond has come under fire from viewers over remarks she made during her latest appearance on This Morning. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV daytime show on Friday (February 17) alongside Dermot O'Leary.

Alison Hammond has revealed how she 'can't go' live on This Morning without co-host Dermot O'Leary doing one thing before the cameras start rolling. Viewers are used to seeing the pair hosting the ITV daytime show on a Friday after taking on the main hosting gig at the start of 2021.

This Morning viewers couldn't help but be distracted just seconds into the latest episode starting thanks to Dermot O'Leary. The presenter was back fronting the programme on Wednesday (February 13) alongside Josie Gibson.