Alison Hammond said she was "devastated" as she confirmed her colleague's departure.
The This Morning presenter took to Instagram to issue the tribute as she prepares to front today's show alongside Dermot O'Leary. The two will take over from Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby today to front another jam-packed edition of ITV's flagship daytime programme.
She has taken to social media to issue a tribute to the show's digital producer, Ella Bates, after she confirmed her exit. Alison shared a snap with her 1.3m followers of the two together on the day This Morning broadcast from Coronation Street to mark the crowning of the King.