Eamonn Holmes makes dig about 'getting rid of us' as he and Ruth Langsford host last Friday on This Morning

There’s no doubting TV stars Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford are a power couple, and we’re not just talking about success as the pair are also a dab hand at working out. Eamonn, 61, and Ruth, 60, have been in the spotlight more than usual lately as the presenter duo and married couple were replaced by Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary on This Morning.

Alison Hammond reportedly initially turned down her new role as a TV presenter on This Morning with Dermot O'Leary before eventually accepting.The 45 year old was offered the incredible job back in November, just months after sources revealed ITV were looking to hire a black presenter as part of their "diversity acceleration plan".

Eamonn Holmes expressed his thanks to fans in a heartwarming video at the weekend.Taking to Instagram, the presenter revealed how much the support of This Morning viewers has meant to him and his wife, Ruth Langsford.MORE: Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes reunite on screen with Holly, Phil and Alison Hammond following shake-upThe couple presented their last Friday episode this week and won't be seen on the show again until half-term in February.They will be replaced in the Friday slot by Alison

Veteran TV presenters Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford have been told to keep quiet about their axing from This Morning, according to reports. Sources claim the presenters, aged 61 and 60, have been advised to not address losing their slot on the ITV programme to avoid missing out on more work gigs.

This Morning commitments this week.The married duo bid farewell to the Friday presenting slot after it was recently announced that Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary were replacing them.Uploading a video on Instagram today (December 19), the Northern Irishman addressed the support they've received in the days since. "Hello there everyone, just want to say something to you all from the bottom of my heart...

Eamonn Holmes has addressed his fans after being dropped from This Morning hosting duties on Fridays.This week marked the final time that husband and wife duo Ruth Langsford and Eamonn took control of the ITV flagship show on Fridays after it was announced that Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond would be replacing them. Following their exit 61-year-old Eamonn thanked their fans for their overwhelming messages of support.

Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford took to our screens for their final Friday slot on This Morning to wish viewers a goodbye. The married couple were reportedly furious to learn they were being axed from the hit ITV show, and replaced by Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary.