This Morning was beset with problems today, first as Holly Willoughby suffered a coughing fit during a segment with Deidre Sanders and then again when cameras cut to Josie Gibson on location, who they discovered wasn't ready. Holly, 41 and Phillip Schofield had to laugh off the blunder after the segment got off to such a promising start with Philip, 60, saying viewers had the chance to win £500,000.
Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash 'courted as This Morning replacements for Holly and Phil'
29.09.2022 - 18:05 / ok.co.uk
TV star Stacey Solomon appeared as a guest on ITV This Morning today amidst rumours she and husband Joe Swash are being courted by ITV as "potential replacements" for presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield "when the time comes". Stacey, 32, and Joe, 40, are thought to be being lined up as potential future hosts of the ITV daytime show when the long-serving current hosts eventually step down.The discussion comes amid queue-gate - the name given to the controversy surrounding Holly, 41, and Phil, 60, allegedly jumping the hours long queue in Westminster Hall while the Queen was lying in state.
A source said that the fallout from ‘queue-gate’ had heightened pressure to line up an eventual replacement for the popular presenters.They told Closer magazine: “Executives on the show have admired Stacey Solomon for a long time. She’s a huge hit on Loose Women and has a broad appeal among all age groups who watch ITV” The source also said: "“Stacey actually started talking to This Morning bosses several months ago and they made clear they saw a role for both her and Joe to work as part of the programme in the future.
"ITV bosses have long been planning for what life looks like after Phil and Holly, because they know nothing lasts forever on TV." Appearing on the show today Stacey discussed how it feels to be a newly wed and some ideas for how to decorate your house for autumn. Holly and Phil have come under enormous scrutiny, following their alleged queue-jumping escapades at Westminster Abbey.This Morning defended their anchors and released a statement claiming the presenting duo were there as part of the "world media" to report on the event.
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