Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Record
Daily Record
Entertainment
Tasha Hall

ITV This Morning's Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary replaced in shake-up as new hosts confirmed

This Morning hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary are set to be replaced on the ITV show in just a matter of days after fronting the show this week as they stepped in for Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.

The usual Friday slot hosts were thought to be staying at the helm of the daytime show for the next two weeks as Holly 42, and Phillip, 61, enjoy their usual Easter break.

But that's not the case as the pair are being replaced from Easter Monday, April 10, as newly appointed Bake-off host Alison, 48, and TV presenting legend Dermot, 49, step back and allow for some fresh faces to take the reigns, much to the delight of viewers.

Craig Doyle has confirmed that he will be back fronting the show next week alongside Josie Gibson after proving a hit with This Morning viewers, according to, Manchester Evening News, and confirming the news on social media on Wednesday.

Sharing a selfie of himself and Josie in the ITV studio as well as a snap of the pair in action, with a smiling Craig resting his head on a beaming Josie's shoulder, the 52-year-old Irish TV presenter wrote: "Reunited on the This Morning sofa all next week."

Viewers enjoyed the chemistry between Josie and Craig Doyle on screen (Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Former Big Brother winner Josie then reshared the post with her own followers and said: "See you soon Doyleroo."

Back in December, fans were pleading This Morning bosses for a shake-up after Josie and Craig hosted some of the pre-Christmas episodes. Taking to Twitter, one person wrote: "Yay! Josie and Craig. Santa does exist after all".

Another added: "Josie and Craig, the best presenting partnership we could have on here"

"Josie and Craig, my favourites," penned another.

Someone else added: "Hot take: Josie and Craig should present full-time."

It came months after Craig had to 'clear the air' with his co-star as he made a confession when the pair hosted the show over the summer holidays in August.

The Irish TV star started by welcoming viewers to the first This Morning of the week before turning to greet his co-star.

"Good morning, Josie. How are ya?" he asked before Josie looked at him at said: "Good morning, Mr Doyle."

Craig then said it was 'nice to see' Josie again, the former Big Brother winner put a hand on his shoulder and said: "I've missed you!"

But Craig replied: "I've got to clear the air. I've got to clear the air, if you don't mind?" He then continued: "I know you've been seeing other presenters..." as Josie burst out laughing, Craig, 51, kept a saddened expression on his face.

"I know... I've been watching," he continued. "It's just one minute we're on the couch hand in hand talking to someone who's married a double murderer and the next you're trying Clodagh [McKenna's] fancy BBQ treats with Vernon [Kay]."

Craig added in a faux cry: "It's hard sometimes!" as Josie, 37, replied: "It's not what it looks like... Listen, there's enough love to go around." Craig asked: "Really?" before adding in fake anger "Sharing competition links with Vernon and all the others."

This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV and ITVX.

Get the latest celebrity gossip and telly news sent straight to your inbox. Sign up to our daily Showbiz newsletter here .

READ NEXT:

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.