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Kate Lally

This Morning fans taken aback by Dermot O'Leary's age

This Morning viewers have expressed their disbelief online as host Dermot O'Leary celebrates his birthday today (Wednesday).

Alongside Alison Hammond, Dermot presents the daytime show each Friday but this week has seen the pair pick up some extra shifts.

It comes as Holly Willoughby takes a break from the iconic sofa after her co-host Phillip Schofield dramatically stepped down from his role on the show earlier this week, amid rumours of a "rift" between Phillip and Holly.

READ MORE: Holly Willoughby reacts as This Morning celebrates co-star

On Monday and Tuesday of this week, This Morning was fronted by Alison and Dermot. But today, Craig Doyle has joined Alison as Dermot presumably takes time off to enjoy his big day.

He was wished well with a special montage of photos on This Morning's official Instagram account, prompting many viewers to say how well he looks for his age.

Taking to the comments section, Jo said: "I can’t believe Derms is 50", while Sammy said: "I can't believe he's 50. Looks more like 40". Danielle said: "Bloody hell! You look amazing for 50".

Michela said: "50!?? No way!" and Kirstine said: "You don't look a day over 40".

This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV and ITVX

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