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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.

As Holly Willoughby prepares to return to the This Morning sofa next week, it has now been reported that there will be not one, but two presenters joining her in place of Phillip Schofield. Holly has been away from the show since last month, and since then it has been announced that her co-host, Phillip Schofield would be stepping down from his role after 21 years. She will return to screens on Monday June 5 after an extended half-term break, where she was seen enjoying a holiday with her family.

Dermot O’Leary has paid a heartfelt tribute to his This Morning co-host Alison Hammond and the entire show production team after taking the lead with presenting in the wake of Phillip Schofield’s departure last week. Dermot and Alison stepped into the limelight to take on the presenting duties previously held by Phil and co-host Holly Willoughby this week, after Phillip resigned from the show after admitting he had engaged in an affair with a much younger colleague.

It’s been a tough few days for This Morning presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary as they continue to hold down the fort at the ITV morning show in the wake of Phillip Schofield’s departure last week. Phil shocked viewers at home late last month when he revealed he was stepping down from the show, effective immediately, after presenting it for over 20 years. The following week, Phil admitted that he had engaged in an affair with a younger colleague who worked as a runner on the show - something he had lied to ITV bosses about.

Holly Willoughby will return to host This Morning on Monday alongside Josie Gibson as the ITV show continues to face controversy in the wake of Phillip Schofield’s departure following his affair revelation.

While presenting This Morning, Alison Hammond was in tears as she broke her silence on Phillip Schofield’s first TV interview since he left ITV. Schofield quit the broadcaster after he admitted having an affair with a colleague.

Holly Willoughby is reportedly 'looking forward' to returning to This Morning next week amidst the Phillip Schofield affair scandal.

This Morning's Twitter account has remained silent since the news of Philip Schofield's affair with a younger colleague. After the bombshell revelation was made public on May 27, the ITV daytime show's social media page has not posted any content.

Holly Willoughby has been pictured for the first time since Phillip Schofield’s affair admission. Holly’s This Morning co-host of 13 years, Phillip, 61, resigned from ITV last Friday and was dropped by his talent agency YMU after admitting to an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a younger male colleague.The relationship took place while the TV star was still married to wife Stephanie Lowe and before he came out publicly as gay.

This Morning star Josie Gibson came close to a 'traumatic' wardrobe malfunction on today's episode (May 31), as part of her costume came apart. While dressed up as a mermaid to promote Disney's new live-action remake of The Little Mermaid starring Halle Bailey and Javier Bardem, the 38-year-old's 'bra' fell off.

This Morning viewers have slammed the show over airing an interview with a man while he's on his compost toilet. Many took to Twitter to react to the guest's interesting choice of location during today's (May 31) episode, with some branding the segment a "new low" for the ITV programme.

Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary were caught off-guard in a hilarious moment today on This Morning when Lorraine's Ranvir Singh cut to them before they were ready. Finishing the previous segment, which saw Tyler West eating a rather bizarre pickle, Ranvir said: "And I've got a gift for Alison and Dermot, it's wet feet pickles." However, rather than responding to Ranvir, Dermot was stood up asking someone called Victoria for some water, while Alison was sat on the sofa scrolling through her phone.The awkward situation led to Ranvir announcing: "We're on you" as Alison quickly put her phone away, before Ranvir asked: "Hello.

Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary have ignored Eamonn Holmes claims of a “total cover up” at ITV over Phillip Schofield's affair with a younger colleague, as they presented today's This Morning.The presenting duo kicked off Tuesday's show as they shared what was to come in the episode, noticeably ignoring Eamonn's bombshell claims as they covered current affairs. Both ITV and Phillip Schofield have said that the presenter lied to the broadcaster about his relationship with the younger colleague, but Eamonn has rubbished these claims during an interview on rival channel GB News on Monday night.

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby are missing from one of This Morning's social media pages. Schofield announced he was stepping down from ITV after admitting to having an affair with a younger male colleague.

This Morning presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary appeared to address claims that the atmosphere on This Morning is "toxic" as they presented the show today. Today the show made its return for the first time since "toxic" claims were made and was hosted by Alison and Dermot as they stand in for Holly Willoughby during her half-term break and following the bombshell exit of Phillip Schofield last weekend.

This Morning stars have addressed claims that there is a "toxic" atmosphere behind the scenes on the ITV show.

ITV has confirmed who will be presenting This Morning when it returns on Monday morning.The broadcaster previously confirmed the show would return, but it was not clear who would be filling in for Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield tomorrow at 10am. However, an ITV spokesperson told OK!: "I can confirm that Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary will be presenting This Morning tomorrow." The controversy surrounding This Morning over the last few weeks amid rumours of a rift between Phil and Holly has put the show’s future in question, with reports claiming it could potentially be axed entirely.

This Morning will air on Monday as the ITV show continues to face controversy after Phillip Schofield admitted to having an affair with a younger colleague, the broadcaster has confirmed. The veteran TV presenter, 61, resigned from the broadcaster on Friday and was dropped by his talent agency after with a young male who worked on the programme while he was still married to his wife.

Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary stepped in to host Monday's This Morning (May 22) following the departure of Phillip Schofield, to whom they paid a short 35-second tribute. However, the pair are said to have been left "furious" over having to pay tribute to Phillip, following his revelation that he had had an affair with a much younger colleague while working on the show.

Gogglebox regulars took a swipe at Philip Schofield's This Morning departure, hours after he confirmed he had quit ITV altogether. During the show, the armchair critics could be seen watching Monday's This Morning show, which came just days after Phillip confirmed he would be stepping down. The episode saw stand-in hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary kick off the show by announcing Philip had left and paying tribute the presenter.

Hit Channel 4 show Gogglebox has just taken a swipe at the former This Morning presenter, Phillip Schofield, following his recent departure from the show and just hours after he confirmed he’d quit ITV for good. In case you missed it, the 61 year old recently released a bombshell statement about the future of his career, including admitting to having an affair with a much younger male colleague and lying to his wife and ITV about it. Of course, Gogglebox was filmed before the latest news dropped, which meant that the resident armchair critics weren’t to know about the affair during filming.

This Morning has been the scene of much drama of late. But today's (Friday) programme showed that there is still plenty of fun and goodwill behind the the scenes whenever Alison Hammond is around.

Elle Macpherson managed to shock This Morning's Alison Hammond after revealing her age. The internationally acclaimed supermodel appeared opposite Alison, 48, and her co-host Dermot O'Leary , 49, on today's instalment of the beloved daytime programme to discuss her thoughts on wellness, and how her perception of her famous body has changed over the years.

Craig Doyle has taken to social media to mark a 'lovely few days' presenting on This Morning alongside Alison Hammond.The Irish presenter, 52, joined Alison as they took over the helm from Holly Willoughby, who is enjoying an extended half-term break from the show after the departure of co-host Philip Schofield. During Craig's stint on the daytime TV show, the host welcomed a number of guests to the famous couch, including actor Sir Lenny Henry.

Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick told of how he saved a cat by chance after meeting their owner at a Harry Styles concert.

Alison Hammond reportedly put her £700,000 home up for sale last Thursday – the last day Phillip Schofield hosted This Morning, before he announced he was leaving the show with “immediate” effect. ITV presenting veteran Phil, 61, called it quits last weekend - after 21 years of fronting the hit morning show, as reports of a "feud" with his co-host Holly Willoughby, 42, raged on. Since his exit, bubbly Alison, 48, has presented the show alongside co-host Dermot O'Leary, 49, - who usually hosts with her each Friday - and Craig Doyle, 52.

Alison Hammond has put her lavish £700,000 home on sale the same day former This Morning star Phillip Schofield left the beloved show.

ITV Daytime star Lorraine Kelly has posted a gushing tweet to her 741,000 followers thanking her team, which appears to be a thinly veiled swipe at Piers Morgan's recent remarks about those working on daytime television. Following Thursday's Lorraine show, the Scottish star tweeted: "Big thanks to my top team for really fun, uplifting, happy shows - not many of us LOVE going to work and all of the production team and crew make every morning a joy! Don't get the chance to say it often enough. "Her sweet musings are in stark contrast to Piers' outburst on Times Radio on Monday.

This Morning viewers have been left divided over Alison Hammond's latest appearance on the show as they claimed they saw a 'different side' to her. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV daytime programme on Thursday (May 25) after stepping in to host at the eleventh hour earlier this week.

Amanda Holden revealed she once reached out to Phillip Schofield to put an end to their 'feud' but he ghosted her.

Alison Hammond returned to the This Morning sofa on Wednesday alongside Craig Doyle, as her usual co-presenter Dermot O'Leary was off celebrating his 50th birthday. Body language expert Darren Stanton argued that although Alison is the "stronger presenter" with the role of a "leader" with Craig, she feels "more connected and confident" with Dermot by her side on the couch. Speaking on behalf of Betfair, Darren said: "Alison is a natural presenter with ITV’s viewers, she’s enticing and knows how to do it well.