ITV This Morning fans do 'double take' and say 'thought she was back' as they mistake new host for Holly Willoughby

2023 is very nearly over and as we take a look back on the past 12 months, it's safe to say a lot has happened in the world of celebrities, from scandals to shock break ups. We've watched hit ITV daytime show This Morning go through a huge shake up, with host Phillip Schofield's affair coming to light, as well as the release of Britney Spears' explosive memoir, The Woman In Me, which saw her finally lift the lid on her highly publicised life.

This Morning's Holly Jay-Smith has her fans worried after she posted photos from a hospital bed.The Coupon Queen told her many followers that she had two bone tumours in her leg and had to have an operation. She shared: "I wanted to post this now as I'm ready to put 2023 behind me. A few months ago I found out I had two bone tumours in my left leg which had caused major destruction in my lower tibia.

Holly Willoughby is ready to make her comeback on ITV‘s Dancing On Ice after enduring a difficult 2023.

This Morning viewers were left surprised when they thought Holly Willoughby had returned during Wednesday's episode (December 27). The popular ITV daytime show aired in a bid to keep viewers entertained during the bewildering moments of time between Christmas and New Year.

This Morning viewers were left in tears following Alison Hammond's special Christmas present.

Great British Bake Off host Alison Hammond is a self-professed huge fan of Christmas. And Alison, 48, is now looking forward to enjoying the festive season after having quite the year. She joined the presenting team of the Channel 4 show, as well as presenting the BAFTAs, and continuing her hosting duties on This Morning.

The Christmas episode of ITV's This Morning is set to be an emotional one this year as Alison Hammond is surprised with a 'lovely' gift that makes her emotional.

Alison Hammond will be surprised with a seat named in her honour at her hometown theatre during the This Morning Christmas Day special. In the two-hour festive edition of the ITV show, the TV presenter and her co-hosts Dermot O’Leary, Josie Gibson, Craig Doyle and Gyles Brandreth will sit down to open their presents from one another.

This Morning's Rylan Clark and Josie Gibson made a surprising marriage pact that left viewers in shock. this week, just weeks after Josie had admitted to having a crush on her-co-star.The unexpected twist happened when Rylan, 35, confronted Josie, 38, about her behaviour on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! During her time on the show, Josie confessed to having a crush on Rylan, describing him as her "ideal man," as she praised his looks, height and personality, which led to a funny moment on This Morning.

Ben Shephard was blindsided by Andi Peters in the final episode of Good Morning Britain before Christmas, when the veteran presenter took a swipe at the star’s “big bucks” salary live on TV.The surprising comment came during Friday’s edition of the popular ITV morning show (22 December) when Andi made reference to Ben’s rumoured new career venture as a This Morning presenter, following the departure of Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield earlier this year. The incident occurred during a segment with musical guest Myleene Klass, 45 and her16 year old daughter 16, when Ben innocently commented: “Look at the Klasses, they're all class!” As it was revealed Ava shared her mother’s impressive musical talent.

This Morning host Craig Doyle had a relatable last-minute panic about getting home for Christmas, as he dashed out of the studio, leaving co-star Josie Gibson on her own. Craig, 53, showed that he feels festive traffic stress as much as the rest of us as he tried to make an early break for his car on Thursday's show, 21 December.

Josie Gibson has been sent the same message from This Morning viewers as she made a 'last' remark over Craig Doyle. The presenter returned to the helm of the ITV daytime show earlier this week after her I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here stint.

Craig Doyle revealed Ant and Dec knew their 1994 Christmas song was “embarrassing” at the time - after an old clip of them performing it went viral. The 53 year old This Morning presenter recalled on Tuesday’s show how he had travelled to Paris with the lovable Geordie duo around the time their festive track Eternal Love was released.

This Morning has been urged to apologise after Vanessa Feltz 's phone in segment on Monday morning where she made comments on coeliac disease.

Good Morning Britain 's Ben Shephard may be rumoured to be taking over This Morning alongside Cat Deeley next year, but he's got a much bigger job to take care of first - Christmas drinks! The presenter spoke to OK! in an exclusive interview about his upcoming Christmas plans, with the 49-year-old spending his the festive season at home in South-West London for the first time in five years. "My son Sam worked it out - it's the first time we're at home since about 2018 because we've gone to [wife] Annie's family or my family or Cornwall," he said. "My brother lives in Dubai, so we've been out to Dubai for a Christmas as well.

ITV This Morning producers have been left "pulling their hair out" in frustration after rumoured new host Cat Deeley reportedly turned down the offer to replace Holly Willoughby as a permanent presenter on the show.

ITV bosses are said to have finally settled on who they want to become the full-time hosts of This Morning following months of various presenters fronting the flagship breakfast show in the wake of Holly Willoughby's departure.

Two presenters are reportedly heading for substantial deals as the new hosts for ITV This Morning. Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley seem to have emerged victorious in securing big-money contracts and becoming the fresh faces of the flagship TV show, replacing Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, reports The Daily Mirror.The decision by ITV bosses comes after intense searching for the ideal pair since Holly decided to part ways with the show following a stunning 15-year run.

This Morning viewers were left confused after mistaking former host Holly Willoughby with her ‘stunt-double’ replacement Mollie King. Fans of the daytime ITV show admitted they were left performing ‘double takes’ because of how much the former The Saturdays singer, 36, looked like her predecessor Holly, 42.

ITV This Morning viewers have been left fuming as they vow to switch off the daytime show after complaining they are 'fed up' of the 'revolving door of presenters' and daily 'host roulette'.