Sarah Ferguson described herself as the "fluff” as she joined This Morning presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary as co-host today - leaving many viewers baffled by her appearance.
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Former This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby is reportedly the frontrunner to host a BBC reboot of the show Gladiators. It's hoped that Holly, who quit This Morning last month following an alleged kidnapping threat, could be the new face of the show.
The original 1990s version on ITV was famously co-hosted by TV icon Ulrika Jonsson, 56, on ITV from 1992 to 2000. It would see Holly, 42, present alongside the current hosts Bradley Walsh, 63, and son Barney, 35, for a second series due to be filmed next summer.
A TV insider told The Sun: “The BBC loves Brad and Barney, but it’s also been proved Brad and Holly have an amazing dynamic as they featured together on the BBC show Take Off. "Since Holly’s departure from This Morning, lots of channels and broadcasters have been thinking about what she could bring to their shows.
"And as she’s such a big star, she’s a natural fit for a huge entertainment show, which the reboot of Gladiators unquestionably is.” The first season of the reboot has already been filmed and is due to air in January. The source also claimed that the BBC is interested in ‘kicking off talks’ with Holly, with the TV star an ‘obvious choice to become the new Ulrika.’ This Morning contacted Holly's representative for comment.
It comes as the Daily Mail reported how Holly ‘narrowly missed out on hosting the BBC reboot of Survivor.’ The publication reports that the BBC has been keen for some time now to swoop in on Holly and make her a face of the corporation. It comes as Holly’s presenting future remains uncertain after she quit her role on This Morning after 14 years, telling fans that she wanted to ‘put her family first.’ The star has reportedly been given a huge pay rise to stay on the show after co-host
.Sarah Ferguson described herself as the "fluff” as she joined This Morning presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary as co-host today - leaving many viewers baffled by her appearance.
Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary have sent a supportive message to their co-star Josie Gibson hours before she makes her debut on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here. The This Morning presenter, 38, is one of 10 celebrities set to enter the Australian jungle for this year's run of the ITV reality show.
Leigh Francis has shared that his friend Holly Willoughby isn't in a good place at the moment after she was targeted in a scary kidnap and murder plot. Holly, 42, quit her presenting role at This Morning earlier this year, following the news that a 36 year old man was arrested and charged after police discovered an alleged plot to 'kidnap and murder' her. Following this, she has continued to keep a rather low profile, with Leigh, 50, best known for his alter ego Keith Lemon, now revealing that she's having a tough time.
This Morning has lined up a brand new co-presenter - and she has very royal connections. Sarah, Duchess of York will co-host the ITV daytime show on Monday (November 20) alongside presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary.
This Morning viewers have been treated to a fair share of stand in presenter since Holly Willoughby's departure but Monday's guest host is a real treat. The popular ITV morning show will welcome a slice of royalty to the orange sofa with Sarah Ferguson, 64, joining as their latest guest host for the first time ever, alongside trustworthy pair of hands Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary.
Alison Hammond has told fans there are 'ups and downs' on This Morning in her latest Instagram post. The presenter, who fronts the ITV daytime programme every Friday alongside Dermot O'Leary shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse from her latest stint on Friday (Nov 17).
Holly Willoughby could soon be making a TV comeback, says her friend and former This Morning co-star Dr Ranj Singh. Dr Ranj, 44, who was the show's resident medical expert from 2016 to 2021, has said that he believes Holly, 42, will soon make a return to TV as "she's too good not to." Speaking to Closer, he said: "Of course she will come back to TV, she's too good not to. I don't know where or what show, but she's so good at it, it would be a shame for her to back away completely." Despite previously criticising the show as 'toxic', he admitted that he still wanted to check up on Holly.
Former This Morning TV presenter Holly Willoughby has made a comeback on social media after her shocking exit from the ITV show last month. The 42 year old telly favourite left the morning programme after 14 years "for me and my family".
Cat Deeley is set to take over the This Morning sofa next week but she's no stranger to the small screen and has been known to many for the last two decades.
Cat Deeley is reportedly stepping in as the new host on ITV's This Morning, following Holly Willoughby's exit. The 47 year old TV star is set to join Rylan Clark on the popular morning show on November 13 and 14 and she will then present alongside Craig Doyle on November 15. A source shared that Cat is a 'seasoned pro' and has been on the show's radar for a while.They said she's great with live TV and has a knack for making guests feel at ease.
Holly Willoughby has made a sensational return to the spotlight one month after stepping down from This Morning after 14 years for a very important cause.
Abbey Clancy has reportedly put her name forward for a "guest" presenter role on This Morning in the wake of Holly Willoughby's exit as permanent host. The 37 year old star seems to have made her position clear as she's eyeing up the hugely-popular daytime TV show, and even wants her husband Peter Crouch to join in.
The Chase host Bradley Walsh has become something of a national treasure since making his TV debut in the 1990s. The 63 year old presenter worked as an apprentice at a Rolls-Royce's aircraft engine factory in Watford after leaving school and was also a professional footballer for Brentford before ankle injuries ended his playing career at 22. He then turned to show business - working as a bluecoat at Pontins before being recruited by ITV as a host of short-lived quiz show Midas Touch in 1995.
Gavin Plumb, the man accused of planning to kidnap and murder This Morning's Holly Willoughby, has pleaded not guilty in a pre-trial hearing at Chelmsford Crown Court today.The 36 year old security guard from Harlow is facing charges of soliciting to commit murder and incitement to kidnap.The alleged plot to harm TV star Holly was said to have taken place between October 2 and October 5. Plumb was charged on October 6 and has been kept in custody since then. He appeared in court today for his plea and trial preparation hearing.
This Morning has landed itself a new duo amid a constantly changing line-up. The ITV daytime show has been subject to a lot of changes this year with the exits of both Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby.
The man accused of plotting to kidnap and murder former This Morning star Holly Willoughby is due to deliver his plea at Chelmsford Crown Court today. Shopping centre security officer Gavin Plumb, 36, of Potters Field, Harlow, has been remanded in custody over an alleged plot to kidnap and murder former This Morning presenter Holly. He is charged with soliciting a man named David Nelson to commit murder, and incitement to commit kidnap between October 2 and 5 in Harlow, Essex.
Angela Scanlon, 39, has emerged as a frontrunner to take over from Holly Willoughby on the This Morning sofa.The TV presenter, who is currently competing on Strictly Come Dancing with pro dancer Carlos Gu, has had her odds slashed from 18/1 to 6/1, making her a serious frontrunner for the major gig. Discussing the dramatic change in odds, Nicola McGeady of Ladbrokes said: "Angela Scanlon’s stint on Strictly Come Dancing seems to be working wonders for her career.
This Morning viewers have complained and said 'it's too soon' after the programme returned to screens on Wednesday (Nov 1). Presenters Josie Gibson and Rylan Clark were back at the helm of the ITV show today, taking over from Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary who took the reigns for a two-week stint.
This Morning fans have been raving about Rylan Clark and Josie Gibson presenting the show this week, as they beg ITV bosses to make the pair the show's 'main presenters'. The flagship daytime TV show has endured a tough year since the departure of Phillip Schofield, 61, in May, followed by Holly Willoughby, 42, in October.
Rylan Clark is said to be making a return to This Morning next week to present the show alongside Josie Gibson. ITV This Morning bosses are thought to be scrambling to find a permanent replacement for Holly Willoughby, 42, who sensationally left the show on October 10. According to MailOnline, Rylan, 35, who previously presented BBC's Strictly: It Takes Two, will be back on the famous sofa next week for holiday cover, where he will present from Sunday to Thursday.This Morning bosses are said to be 'thrilled' that Rylan is making a return to the show.