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Ben Shephard was blindsided by Andi Peters in the final episode of Good Morning Britain before Christmas, when the veteran presenter took a swipe at the star’s “big bucks” salary live on TV.The surprising comment came during Friday’s edition of the popular ITV morning show (22 December) when Andi made reference to Ben’s rumoured new career venture as a This Morning presenter, following the departure of Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield earlier this year. The incident occurred during a segment with musical guest Myleene Klass, 45 and her16 year old daughter 16, when Ben innocently commented: “Look at the Klasses, they're all class!” As it was revealed Ava shared her mother’s impressive musical talent.

Sam Thompson's credentials as a possible This Morning presenter are really strong, according to body language expert Darren Stanton. On Monday's episode of the ITV programme, I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here's latest King of the Jungle, 31, joined Josie Gibson and Craig Doyle for the Spin to Win section, where a caller had the chance to win £700, £800, £1000, £2000 or £3000, plus a special This Morning gift bag.

Good Morning Britain 's Ben Shephard may be rumoured to be taking over This Morning alongside Cat Deeley next year, but he's got a much bigger job to take care of first - Christmas drinks! The presenter spoke to OK! in an exclusive interview about his upcoming Christmas plans, with the 49-year-old spending his the festive season at home in South-West London for the first time in five years. "My son Sam worked it out - it's the first time we're at home since about 2018 because we've gone to [wife] Annie's family or my family or Cornwall," he said. "My brother lives in Dubai, so we've been out to Dubai for a Christmas as well.

ITV bosses have reportedly began putting a plan in place should Holly Willoughby choose not to return to Dancing on Ice, following her departure from This Morning. Holly, 42, stepped down from presenting This Morning in October after 14 years. Her exit came after the departure of co-host Phillip Schofield, 61, in May.

Josie Gibson has reportedly secured herself a bigger role and pay rise with This Morning following her stint in I'm A Celeb.The TV star, 38, delighted fans as she took part in this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! joining the likes of Sam Thompson, Tony Bellew and Nigel Farage.

Ben Shephard, the popular ITV presenter, shared a lovely photo with his wife Annie while celebrating his 49th birthday in Richmond, south west London. He wrote: "Feeling very spoiled having had a lovely birthday with the family and from all your messages! Thank you!! "No idea where the time has gone or is going, but as you can see from the cards the family certainly aren't letting me age quietly!!" He also cleared up any confusion about his age, saying: "By the way don't be confused by my cards - I'm not 50 or 60 that's my boys winding me up! I'm still clinging onto my 49th year!!! #thegoodthebadandtheoldbugger." His friends and fans, including ITV colleague Lorraine Kelly, were quick to send him birthday wishes as she wrote: "Happy 21st you scrumptious, glorious, cute as a button angel child ." Susanna Reid commented: "Happy Birthday! How many ages are you today", while Gaby Roslin shared: "Happy Birthday to you wonderful good kind Ben, one of the loveliest people on the planet!".

ITV bosses are said to have finally settled on who they want to become the full-time hosts of This Morning following months of various presenters fronting the flagship breakfast show in the wake of Holly Willoughby's departure.

Two presenters are reportedly heading for substantial deals as the new hosts for ITV This Morning. Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley seem to have emerged victorious in securing big-money contracts and becoming the fresh faces of the flagship TV show, replacing Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, reports The Daily Mirror.The decision by ITV bosses comes after intense searching for the ideal pair since Holly decided to part ways with the show following a stunning 15-year run.

This Morning viewers were left confused after mistaking former host Holly Willoughby with her ‘stunt-double’ replacement Mollie King. Fans of the daytime ITV show admitted they were left performing ‘double takes’ because of how much the former The Saturdays singer, 36, looked like her predecessor Holly, 42.

Phillip Schofield has no plans to return to the spotlight anytime soon, reports claim, with the former TV presenter said to be in a "bad place" since leaving his role on This Morning back in May. Phillip, 61, resigned from the ITV daytime show after admitting to having an 'unwise but not illegal' affair with a younger colleague and lying about it.

Holly Willoughby is said to be terrified about returning to Dancing On Ice without presenting partner Phillip Schofield.The series is returning in January and the full line-up of celebrities has been announced but ITV and Holly have not confirmed if she is coming back as a host or revealed who the second presenter will be. Now, a source has claimed that Holly is in a 'right state' as she decides whether to host the show for another year.The source told Mail Online : "Holly has got herself in a right state about it. She absolutely loves ITV, she is loyal to them and they have been extremely loyal to her, but she’s just not sure if she can do it." They continued: "Holly doesn’t want to let anyone down.

Phillip Schofield is being tipped to make a return to broadcasting in 2024 after ITV "drew a line in the sand" over his exit from This Morning. On Thursday, ITV released the findings of an external review into This Morning, following the scandal which saw the long-time presenter leave the show amid rumours of a feud with co-host Holly Willoughby and later admitted to having an 'unwise but not illegal' affair with a younger colleague. The review has since concluded that ITV made "considerable efforts" to find out the truth about an alleged relationship between Phillip and a runner on This Morning in 2019 but was "unable to uncover the relevant evidence" until Schofield's admission in late May 2023.

A familiar face is set to return to the helm of This Morning after it was revealed that Rylan Clark and Emma Willis will be replaced. At the start of this week the pair took over hosting duties on the ITV show as the presenting line-up continues to change following Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby's exits.

Phillip Schofield is set to make a huge return to showbiz next year despite not taking part in the ITV report due to his health, it has been reported.

ITV has released the findings of an external review into This Morning, following the scandal involving long-time presenter Phillip Schofield. The 61 year old left the show amid rumours of a feud with co-host Holly Willoughby and later admitted to having an 'unwise but not illegal' affair with a younger colleague.

ITV is to publish a talent “charter” setting out key standards expected from its high-profile presenters following the publication of the long-awaited Phillip Schofield review, which rejected the notion that there was a “toxic culture” on This Morning and that ITV knew anything of his affair.

K.J. Yossman ITV has published findings from its external inquiry into former “This Morning” anchor Phillip Schofield‘s affair with a PA on the show.

Dancing On Ice bosses are said to be trying to persuade Holly Willoughby to return to the ITV show in January, as it's still yet to be revealed who will be hosting the upcoming series. Holly, 42, has hosted the show alongside Phillip Schofield, 61, since 2006 - apart from three series where Christine Lampard stood in for her.

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! star Josie Gibson has opened up on how having her son Reggie gave her the confidence to succeed in her TV career. The 38 year old This Morning presenter added she ‘found herself as a woman’ after becoming a mum five years ago. Bristol-born Josie found fame after winning Big Brother in 2010 and landed some TV roles in the years that followed - including a short-lived appearance on celebrity skiing contest The Jump in 2017.

Josie Gibson captured the hearts of the nation when she entered the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! jungle, but it appears her latest stint is also doing wonders for her career on This Morning.The 38 year old signed up for the jungle, alongside other stars such as Sam Thompson, Nella Rose and Marvin Humes, but has been a regular on ITV's This Morning ever since Phillip Schofield - and later Holly Willoughby - stepped down.

Alison Hammond had a simple on-word response as she shared a video of Dermot O'Leary discussing whether they'll become the permanent hosts of This Morning. The duo have been fronting the Friday edition of the ITV daytime show since the start of 2021.

Fans have hailed This Morning for picking the 'cream of the crop' to be their next hosting duo. The ITV daytime show has been going through a number of changes since earlier in the year when Phillip Schofield suddenly quit before Holly Willoughby also left her role last month.

Rylan Clark and Emma Willis are set to co-host This Morning next week.The pair have both previously presented the popular ITV morning show. The dynamic duo will be hosting every day next week, even on Friday, which is usually presented by Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary.

Omid Scobie has admitted that he was among a "small group of journalists" who skipped the queue at the late Queen's lying-in-state. Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, her coffin was laid in Westminster Hall, with members of the public queuing for hours to pay their respects.

It's been a rough twelve months for Holly Willoughby, who stepped down from This Morning in October after 14 years of presenting the show. Following the announcement, pal Leigh Francis, who is also known as Keith Lemon, spoke out on the mother-of-three's mental state - admitting that she isn't 'in a good place'. And now, an insider has shared to OK! the extent of Holly's feelings, making it clear that friends are worried for the star.

Former This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby is reportedly 'struggling' following her departure from the show and may not return to presenting duties on Dancing on Ice.

I'm A Celebrity's Josie Gibson admitted she thought This Morning bosses were 'joking' when she landed a hosting role on the programme. After winning Big Brother in 2010, Josie started her This Morning duties in 2019, as a features presenter, where she found herself in hilarious Bridget Jones-style situations, such as testing out rollercoasters as her side-splitting reactions were filmed.

Alison Hammond has hinted at moving on from presenting This Morning, as she admitted that she wants her own show. She has been presenting the show on and off since 2002, but her role has become more regular over the last couple of years, first presenting Fridays with Dermot O'Leary, and then taking on more since the departure of original permanent hosts, Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby. But former Big Brother star Alison has recently admitted that she won't be on This Morning forever, as she has big dreams of landing a presenting gig on her very own show.

Former This Morning presenter Judy Finnigan said she doesn't watch the ITV show anymore - and won’t even appear on it to promote her book. The 75-year-old presenter and author co-hosted the programme with her husband Richard Madelely for 13 years, leaving in 2001.

Cat Deeley has reportedly impressed This Morning bosses so much that they want her to stay on permanently. Forty seven year old Cat recently returned to UK screens after nearly two decades in America, after moving back here with her comedian husband Patrick Kielty and their two children, Milo, seven, and James, five. She was a guest host on the ITV show last week alongside Rylan Clark, while show regular Josie Gibson was away on I'm A Celebrity..