This Morning confirms Phillip Schofield replacement after bombshell exit
This Morning has named the presenters who will be standing in alongside Holly Willoughby after Phillip Schofield chose to step down from his role.
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ITV revealed how Holly Willoughby would be presenting This Morning alongside other regular hosts of the show after Phillip Schofield made the decision to step down.
Although she will not be appearing on the daytime show until June 5, having taken an early half-term holiday starting on May 22.
This has left an opening for two presenters to take over until then, and ITV has named them as Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary.
The pair regularly present together at the end of the week and are fan-favourites on the show.
Alison and Dermot are currently in two-horse race to take over Phillip's role on a permanent basis, according to bookies.
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She added: "However, it's not out of the realms of possibility This Morning bosses mix things up by bringing in someone like Bradley Walsh, who is clearly loved by ITV viewers."
Alison took to social media on Friday to say how she was gutted after saying goodbye to co-star Ella Bates, who worked behind the scenes on This Morning as a digital producer.
She wrote: "I am absolutely devastated that Ella Bates is leaving. She has been a breath of fresh air every single day."
The star is yet to open up about Phillip's exit and whether she will be stepping in as a permanent host.
She has already landed the role of presenter on the new series of The Great British Bake Off, taking over from Matt Lucas.
On her new role, she said: "Finally I can talk about it! I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining the Great British Bake Off and can’t wait to meet this year’s bakers.
"It’s a huge honour to be back in the tent and I can’t wait to get started."
This Morning airs on weekdays on ITV from 10am