Speculation over who will replace Phillip Schofield on ITV daytime show This Morning continues to mount. But bookies' latest odds shows one clear favourite to take on the role.
It was announced on Saturday, May 20, the 61-year-old was stepping down from presenting the ITV talk show with “immediate effect” after more than 20 years on the programme. It comes after weeks of speculation over rumours of a feud between Schofield and c0-host Holly Willoughby.
Now, some bookies are declaring Dermot O’Leary is the clear favourite to take the role, offering odds of 4/5. Rochelle Humes, Joel Dommett and Alison Hammond are currently behind Dermot in the bookies' listings. 49-year-old broadcaster O’Leary also appeared on the show as a guest presenter throughout the years. During his career, he has also hosted The X Factor, Soccer Aid, Comic Relief, Big Brother’s Little Brother and the Bafta film awards in 2021.
