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Kate Lally

This Morning's Holly Willoughby replaced by 'lookalike' in show shakeup

This Morning fans were taken aback when they tuned in to the daytime show on Thursday.

Usual hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield are taking a break for the summer, with various presenters stepping in to fill their shoes. This week's previous three episodes have been fronted by Craig Doyle and Josie Gibson, but today's show saw a change.

Craig, 51, was instead joined by a new presenter, and many fans watching at home thought she looked a lot like Holly.

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The Saturdays singer Mollie King appeared alongside him on the iconic sofa, and it's the first time she has ever hosted the show. Mollie, 35, admitted she had had a "sleepless night" ahead of her new gig, terrified she would sleep in and miss it or be late.

Thankfully, she made it to the studio on time - though she was a little tired.

Many watching thought she bore a strong resemblance to Holly Willoughby. Taking to Twitter, Flavyz said: "#ThisMorning @thismorning who is that? Is she @hollywills twin sister? Same hair, same smile, just rubbed my eyes now hahaha".

Charlotte said: "Mollie or Holly? Does anyone else think she looks exactly like her?". Beckie said: "Craig and Holly’s mini me presenting today #ThisMorning"

This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV and the ITV Hub

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