ITV This Morning fans make clear decision on Dermot O'Leary's replacement Craig Doyle
02.05.2022 - 16:27
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This Morning fans were treated to a new face on-screen during Monday's Bank Holiday show. Alison Hammond was joined on the ITV daytime show by Craig Doyle as he made his presenting debut on the programme.
The Irish presenter was seen recently on the show as he hosted the competition segment from the Emerald Isle. But he was put front and centre for today's show (May 2) as he filled in for Dermot O'Leary who Alison says was 'taking a day off'.
As they opened the programme, Alison welcomed her new co-host. "Look who's joining me," she excitedly said turning to Craig who replied with a laugh: "It's me!" Alison then continued: "It's only Craig Doyle... How amazing is this? What a treat."
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He might not be a new face to everyone as Craig is known for his work on BBC, ITV and more recently BT Sport, where he is the main anchor on BT Sport Premiership and European Champions Cup rugby coverage.
"I feel like I've stepped into my telly," Craig continued as he spoke to Alison. "It's so weird. I love it though," he added before raising his hand to the camera and saying: "Hi, how are ya?"
Alison also told viewers how he was so eager to start he arrived more than half a day early. It comes after Craig confirmed his stint on the show with a snap outside the London-based studio on Sunday afternoon. "So excited about hosting This Morning tomorrow I have arrived 14 hours early for work," he captioned the post as he stood outside with his backpack and suitcase.
The 47-year-old then tried to get Craig into the This Morning spirit, busting some moves as music played out in the studio leaving Craig slightly taken aback. The pair then cracked on