This Morning's Alison Hammond seems to have thrown her support behind Phillip Schofield, amidst speculation that the TV personality is set to make a comeback to his previous presenting role.
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Holly Willoughby, the former host of This Morning, is set to go head-to-head with current host Cat Deeley in the race for Best TV Presenter at this year's National Television Awards.
The nominations were revealed on Tuesday morning and both daytime chat show queens quickly eyed up their competition for the public vote that will eventually decide the winner of the prestigious accolade in September. This unexpected nomination clash comes after Holly was seen saying goodbye to her role on ITV's cherished morning programme. It was only eight months ago in October 2023 when she bid farewell after sharing the screen with Phillip Schofield for over a decade.
Sharing the news on Instagram, Holly addressed her fans: "I have let ITV know today that after 14 years, I will not be returning to This Morning." In a heartfelt message to her co-workers, she added: "To everyone who has ever worked on the show over the years, thank you so so much.
This is such a difficult goodbye, you are incredible and I forever will be proud of what we've done together.", reports the Express. She continued her words of gratitude: "Thank you to everyone at ITV for being supportive.
To every guest who has sat on our sofa, thank you. Most of all, thank you to the wonderful viewers." She concluded with a nod to former hosts, stating: "You've been loyal, so supportive and the very best company every day.
Richard and Judy said, 'We only look after this show, it will always belong to the viewers.'". Concluding her announcement, she wrote: "It's been an honour to just be part of it's story and I know this story has many chapters left to go. Sadly, however, I now feel I have to make this decision for me and my family.
This Morning's Alison Hammond seems to have thrown her support behind Phillip Schofield, amidst speculation that the TV personality is set to make a comeback to his previous presenting role.
This Morning's Alison Hammond is throwing her support behind Phillip Schofield amid the buzz that he might return to his former presenting gig.The TV favourite had a tough time last year following a bombshell revelation about an "unwise, but not illegal" relationship with a younger colleague, which led him to step back from the limelight. After a break from social media, the 62 year old ex-Dancing on Ice star delighted fans by returning to Instagram last month, sharing adorable snaps of his dog Alfie.
ITV's Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes shocked the nation when they announced their split in May, revealing that they're divorcing after 14 years of wedded bliss.The news came as a surprise to many, although rumours had been swirling for some time after fans noticed the couple hadn't been seen together in a while. Despite their separation, sources said that the pair's work commitments had led them "in different directions", but they were committed to remaining friends.
Phillip Schofield might be on the brink of a television revival despite his absence from the spotlight for over a year, according to a PR expert.The ex-ITV star, who was a staple on This Morning for two decades, faced a scandal last May when he confessed to an "unwise but not illegal" affair with a younger male colleague. Since then, the veteran presenter has stayed away from public attention. The 62 year old issued an apology for misleading statements about the affair, and after his management team stepped back and close friend Holly Willoughby expressed feelings of betrayal, it seemed his career could have had hit rock bottom.
This Morning host Ben Shephard was left in a bit of a pickle today in a hilarious exchange with radio presenter Nick Ferrari. The 65 year old radio host was broadcasting live from the LBC studios, as he joined Ben Shephard, and Sonia Sodha for a chat on Thursday, 6 June, about the amount of time children and teens spend on their phones.The Tipping Point host joked: "It's because you keep taking all these selfies, Nick, that's the problem." Referring to his children, Sebastian and Nicolo, he said: "What distresses my sons is when I insist on taking my shirt off to show my ripped physique at the dinner table." The joke had everyone in the This Morning studio laughing, but while Cat and Sonia hinted they wanted to move on, Ben kept the banter going.
This Morning host Cat Deeley is said to be feeling the pressure of being at the forefront of the ITV show, after taking over the role from Holly Willoughby, who made a shock departure last year.
It's been almost six months since Cat Deeley and Ben Shepherd were announced as the co-hosts of This Morning following a dramatic shakeup on the ITV daytime show. But according to a source, Cat, who moved from LA back to the UK to take on the role, is already missing her lavish lifestyle and fears she's made a 'mistake.' 2023 proved to be a tumultuous year for This Morning, with Phillip Schofield announcing he would be leaving the show after 20 years, amid reports of a rift with his co-host Holly Willoughby.
After a brief half-term hiatus, Cat Deeley has returned to our screens this week, resuming her hosting duties on This Morning. Not only have we missed her and Ben's on-screen antics, but also her endless style inspiration. This week, she's more than compensated for it, stepping out in a timeless tailored skirt from the high street that's incredibly versatile.The 47 year old donned the Beige Long Tailored Maxi Skirt from River Island on Tuesday's episode, which is priced at £38 here.The skirt, composed of 96% cotton, is perfect for the summer months, with the breathable fabric designed to keep wearers cool in the heat.
This Morning's Cat Deeley broke down in tears on Tuesday's instalment of the show, after a clip of the late rugby star, Rob Burrow, was shown.The 47 year old TV star, who fronts the ITV daytime show alongside Ben Shephard, couldn't contain her emotions as the video saw Rob speaking to his fans in a posthumous BBC documentary, named There's Only One Rob Burrow, which aired on Monday, 3 June. Rob, who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2019, had recorded a deeply moving final message for his supporters before he passed away on Sunday 2 June, aged 41, encouraging them to "be brave", "live in the moment" and to continue "to dare to dream".
Ahead of his reported return to showbiz, it appears that Phillip Schofield has reached out to another TV presenter.The 62 year old only returned to social media 15 days ago after a year-long hiatus from public life, but now he's posted a message on his Instagram Stories to Jeremy Clarkson. Phillip - who sensationally quit ITV's This Morning following his affair with a younger male colleague - uploaded a video of his beloved dog Alfie watching the third season of Amazon Prime show Clarkson’s Farm.
This Morning's Nick Ferrari was left gobsmacked as he slammed Princess Kate's portrait for being a shockingly poor representation of her, dubbing it a "jaw hits the floor moment".The artwork by Hannah Uzor, which graces the cover of Tatler Magazine's July issue, has been praised by the magazine as "a portrait of strength and dignity". Despite Kate not having posed for the portrait, British-Zambian artist Hannah Uzor claims that, similar to her other works, it is "made up of layers of a personality, constructed from everything I can find about [her]".
Josie Gibson has responded to a fan as they asked her to present This Morning 'every day' after she wasn't chosen for the main hosting gig following the exits of both Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby.
This Morning viewers have urged ITV to take on Rylan Clark and Rob Rinder as the new hosts of the show, as they vented about Cat Deeley's presenting style. Cat, along with Ben Shephard, took over as the main hosts of This Morning in March, following the departure of longtime hosts, Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield last year. However, some show fans are making it clear they're not too keen on 47 year old Cat's hosting style, just a few months after she took the reins alongside Ben.
This Morning sparked a lively debate with the topic "separate rooms: the key to a happy marriage" during the episode today, Tuesday 21 May.The show featured Emma Parsons-Reid and her 'soulmate' partner Kevin, who despite being happily married, sleep in separate beds after exhausting all options to improve their shared sleeping situation. Linda Lusardi also joined the conversation, advocating for the importance of sharing a bedroom for maintaining a strong connection in a relationship.
Kerry Katona recently had nose surgery to repair the damage done through past years of cocaine abuse - and now she's shared how she felt during the recovery process. While Kerry admitted to 'getting used to her new nose', it appears that she's been leaning on her mum - rather than fiancé Ryan - for a little R&R.The former Atomic Kitten singer then revealed she felt "unsupported" by him. Also in her exclusive column, Kerry chatted about her daughter Lilly moving to Ireland and gave her thoughts on Phillip Schofield potentially making a return to TV and Register for FREE to read this article in full.
Phillip Schofield, who confessed to having "lost everything" a year ago following an affair with a younger male colleague during his time on This Morning, is reportedly preparing for an "explosive comeback".
Cat Deeley, the host of This Morning, is making waves by showcasing British brands during her stint on the show. She's been spotted in chic outfits from Reiss and River Island, and now she's flaunting a shirt from Victoria Beckham's latest high-street collaboration with Mango.
The Finish Line star Sarah Greene opened up about the Ovarian Cancer symptoms that could have saved her mother's life, after she passed away just three and a half weeks after being diagnosed. Marjie Lawrence, Sarah's mother, tragically died from Ovarian Cancer in June 2010, following an initial misdiagnosis as irritable bowel syndrome.The 66 year old presenter, who is back on our screens alongside Roman Kemp on BBC quiz show The Finish Line, appeared on This Morning alongside Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby back in 2017 to spread awareness about the disease.
It's been one year since Phillip Schofield, in his own words, "lost everything" following his affair with a younger male colleague during his time on This Morning - and now he's reportedly ready for an "explosive comeback". Just days ago, the 62 year old made a sensational appearance on social media, sparking speculation that he's been plotting his return to showbiz. After remaining under the radar online for 12 months, Phillip shared a snap of his dog, Alfie, perched on the edge of the bed, apparently watching F1 on the television.
Rylan Clark has left Rob Rinder and the This Morning team in stitches after storming off the set over an embarrassing clip. The TV presenter stopped by This Morning on Thursday to chat about his show with Rob Rinder - Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour - however, he got more than he bargained for when he returned to the show.The show's presenter Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard surprised Rylan with a clip of him hosting the show with Rochelle Humes whilst showing off a dodgy hand tan. While Rylan and Rob were stood next to beauty expert Nadine Baggott, who was on the show to chat about tanning products, Ben teased that Rylan had suffered tanning mishaps in the past.