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This Morning was thrown into turmoil this week, when its main presenter Holly Willoughby unexpectedly quit after 14 years.The 42 year old star said she was living ITV's popular daytime TV show for the sake of "me and my family", following a year that saw her embroiled in a queue jumping drama to see the Queen lying in state, as well as the departure of her co-presenter and friend Phillip Schofield from the show, after he admitted to an "unwise but not illegal" affair with a much younger male colleague. It now looks as though This Morning could be heading for a major revamp in the new year, including a new set and possibly new presenters too.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has headed off to the Cotswolds for some quality time with her celeb pals. Amy shared her trip on social media and posted a selfie with Giovanna Fletcher, Kelsey Parker, Candice Brown.The celebrities have gone to a retreat and appear to be pampering themselves while being away from their families. In a short Instagram story Amy was clad in a dressing gown and held up a glass of wine to the camera, she said: “We’re working hard aren’t we Kels? We’re going to get in the hot tub.” As Kelsey uncovered the hot tub on the deck of their holiday cottage.

On Thursday's This Morning, hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard had an awkward tiff regarding the former's fashion choices. Swapping heels for a comfy pair of Adidas Gazelles, Cat decided to kick back on their iconic blue sofa as they chatted to Lorraine, who was handing over from her chat show. But when Cat put her shoes on the sofa, Ben was horrified.

Baby Reindeer's Richard Gadd has shared his "frustrating" experience of reporting stalking to the police as he made a plea for "fundamental change" for victims of the crime. Richard, who wrote the hit Netflix series about his own experiences as a victim of stalking and also stars in the show, said that making his trauma into a drama had been "the best therapy" and a "lifesaver" in helping him to process what had happened to him.The series sees comedian Donny, played by Richard, become a victim of stalker Martha (Jessica Gunning) after being kind to her when she is suffering a vulnerable moment and is inspired by events from his own life that saw his stalker contact him thousands of times over phone, email and messages.

This Morning's Josie Gibson has opened up about why she didn't step into Holly Willoughby's shoes on the popular ITV show.The 39 year old joined the daytime programme in 2019 as a segment host and has since become a relief presenter. When Holly, now 43, announced her departure last year, there was speculation that Josie might take over. However, Cat Deeley, 47, and Ben Shephard, 49, were later revealed as the new faces of This Morning, replacing Holly and Phillip Schofield, 62, who also left the show last year.

This Morning's Cat Deeley has delighted viewers after taking the reins of ITV’s flagship morning show with her charming personality and cool head under pressure. Yet while the star has been a huge hit with fans at home, Cat herself appears to be wrestling with nerves, with one tell-tale sign giving away her unease.

In between raising her two young children, working as a GP and appearing on This Morning, Dr Sara Kayat has found the time to add author to her long list of achievements. In a bid to remove some of the anxiety and confusion that can come with late night internet searches while pregnant or raising a baby, Dr Sara’s book How To Have A Baby, available on Amazon, £13.26 here, is an empowering guide filled with information on everything you’d want to know about growing and raising a baby.

Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary have returned to host This Morning as new presenting duo Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard take a break for Easter. And it seems that Alison and Dermot are proving rather popular with viewers. Body language expert Darren Stanton has insisted that while Cat and Ben are total professionals, they just cannot compete with Alison and Dermot’s natural chemistry and charm.

Josie Gibson has hinted at some exciting news about her future on This Morning this week as she shared some fabulous photos and videos on Instagram, including one where she's beaming and flashing a peace sign as she jumps into a helicopter. In the caption, she promised fans that she would reveal details of the mystery helicopter trip in time.

They've only been in their new roles for less than one month, but Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley will be taking a break from presenting This Morning.The duo - who made their debut on the ITV show on 11 March - will be absent from screens over the Easter period as they enjoy some time off. Cat, 47, announced that she and Ben, 49, will be taking a "holiday" during Thursday's (28 March) episode of This Morning. It has not been confirmed how long the pair will be absent from the show for.

This Morning's famous face Fern Britton had a quick message about new co-hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard. Fern, a former host of the show herself, had something to say when she came as a guest. She made an appearance to talk about her time on Celebrity Big Brother - and as she finished talking, Fern couldn't help but comment on Cat and Ben who took over from Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.

Emmerdale icon Chris Bisson has teased what lies ahead for his character as he talks about his future on the show and a big storyline that's coming to an end in the coming days.The 48 years old soap alumni, that also previously starred in Coronation Street, currently plays Jai Sharma in the dales and has been a staple of the Yorkshire based soap since 2009. Appearing on Wednesday’s (27 March) edition of This Morning with soap expert Sharon Marshall, the actor discussed his current storyline involving Jai’s biological father Amit, and how he had played a role in his adoptive father Rishi Sharma’s death.

Kate Garraway has opened up about her reaction to the gripping documentary about her husband Derek Draper's challenging battle with COVID-19. Speaking on This Morning, with hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard, the Good Morning Britain star admitted that she was unable to talk "for about an hour" after she watched Derek's Story.

Celebrity Big Brother's Fern Britton returned to the This Morning sofa on Wednesday to reveal all about her experience on the ITV reality show - and has finally spoken out about her disagreements with Strictly Come Dancing's Nikita Kuzmin in the house. Whilst on the ITV reality show, Fern and Nikita found themselves clashing a number of times, with Nikita nominating Fern for eviction throughout the competition. Speaking to This Morning's Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley, Fern revealed that she and Nikita "didn't get each other" during their time in the house.

ITV's popular television breakfast show This Morning featured an unusual surprise for viewers during Tuesday's broadcast when Ben Shephard asked chef Fitwaffle, if she was married during a cooking segment.The star then quickly realised his blunder and remembered his own wife while live on-air.The hilarious moment happened when the Sheffield-born chef, real name Eloise Head, appeared to showcase her mouth-watering vanilla honey fudge Easter cheesecake that had been prepared without baking. Ben loved it so much he accidentally said: "Eloise, so you are married?" An utterly surprised Eloise responded: "Yes, I am married! You like it that much, do you?" Instead of replying, Ben began to eat his cake bashfully saying: "I mean...

ITV's This Morning is no stranger to a healthy debate, with plenty of topics ranging from health to politics having been discussed on the flagship morning show over the years. However a recent discussion about weight left many viewers at home seething, when regular guest Nick Ferrari said that being overweight is always a person's own fault. During Tuesday's show (26 March), Nick shared, "I'm fat! Of course I am - there's no point denying it.

Earlier this year, Sam Thompson joined the This Morning team, regularly hosting the show's This Morning On The Road segment. Since then, the show ITV daytime show has seen Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley join as permanent presenters, something that left Sam slightly starstruck. Speaking to OK! Sam, 31, reveals that he's been a fan of Ben, 49, for a long time now and even has a Ben Shephard doll at home.

Ant and Dec, Cannon and Ball, Morecambe and Wise – UK audiences certainly seem to love a double act. And the latest duo who have won over the nation’s hearts are last year’s I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! winner Sam Thompson and former TOWIE star Pete Wicks.

Since taking to the presenting helm of This Morning earlier this month, Cat Deeley has been 'relying' on Ben Shephard to lead the way during the show, body language expert Darren Stanton has revealed. Explaining that Cat, 47, has "grown in confidence" since joining the show, Darren details how Ben, 49, is the one leading the way when it comes to co-host duties. "While I do think Cat has grown in confidence, she still relies on Ben to an extent.They’re not yet on par with each other.

Congratulations are in order for Ben Shephard and his wife Annie Perks, who are celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary on Monday, 25 March. As the new co-host of This Morning alongside Cat Deeley, 49 year old Ben is a well-known face on TV, but many of us don't know much about his personal life – including his relationship with Annie.The TV presenter met his wife when he was a student at the University of Birmingham, and they've been married for two decades, reports the Mirror.

Cat Deeley has admitted that she and Ant Dec were "rubbish presenters" during their SM:TV Live days.The TV star recently returned to British screens as the permanent host of This Morning alongside Good Morning Britain star Ben Shephard, taking over from previous hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield. Ben was forced to tell Cat to 'listen and stop talking' during one recent segment.

Ben Shephard is loved by TV viewers in his new role as presenter of This Morning alongside Cat Deeley. Before that, he hosted Good Morning Britain for many years alongside stars including Kate Garraway and Susanna Reid, before quitting in late February, as the team fought back tears.

This Morning suffered a major technical glitch on Thursday 21 March, causing chaos on the ITV show. Presenter Craig Doyle was hosting a beauty products segment live from Battersea Power Station in London, visiting the Boots store on site. After getting his eyebrows done and having his "spots" treated, Craig was eager to use a machine that would reveal his "real age".

After stepping in as the new host of This Morning on Monday, 11 March alongside Good Morning Britain’s Ben Shephard, all eyes have been on Cat Deeley. The TV presenter, who rose to fame when she was just 21 years old as the co-host of SM:TV Live, has spent over two decades on our screens. With 26 years’ experience working in the world of TV, Cat, 47, is no stranger to being in front of the camera and has refreshingly opened up about her views on ageing while in the public eye.

This Morning's Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley are the latest faces to grace the ITV show's sofa with viewers taking to social media to give their views on the pairing's first few weeks in the job. But now their new colleague - competitions presenter Jean Johansson - has spoken out about the show's decision to pick the new TV duo. Speaking to OK! in an exclusive interview, Jean - who is the new host of Channel 4's Key to a Fortune - revealed that she thought This Morning's decision to pick Ben and Cat was an "amazing" one.

This Morning's Ben Shephard criticised Prince Harry for blaming his father, King Charles.The Duke of Sussex previously opened up about his mental health and compared his life growing up in the Royal Family as "a mix between The Truman Show and being in a zoo" during a podcast chat with Dax Shepard. His former Good Morning Britain co-host, Kate Garraway, commented on the situation saying that Harry has "he's put the cat among the pigeons".

Fans of ITV's This Morning have asked new host Cat Deeley to stop a certain habit, as some viewers are threatening to 'switch off'. The show welcomed Cat Deeley this week and some viewers have already criticised her presenting style since her first appearance.The 47 year old presenter and her co-host Ben Shephard, 49, are the newest members of the ITV show's team, taking over from Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield. Cat and Ben made their first appearance together on Monday morning.

Ben Shephard, who is thriving in his new TV role as permanent presenter of This Morning, headed out for a wet and windy stroll with his wife Annie Shephard, shortly after he revealed what she gets "annoyed" over in their relationship. Ben looked cool and casual in some green cargo trousers paired with a blue coat and a red checkered scarf.

This Morning has seen a shake-up in presenters recently with Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley taking over the permanent presenting role, and while the duo have been praised, some fans of the show have been left less than impressed. Some viewers have also commented on Cat talking over other people.

New hosts of This Morning, Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard, who made their debut on the show on Monday 11 March, were left shocked by their latest guest who was a victim of a conspiracy theory in 2015.The guest who chose to sit with her back to her camera, so as to not be identified, recounted the traumatic events which occurred almost a decade ago in Hampstead. A documentary about the ordeal - Accused: The Hampstead Paedophile Hoax - aired on Channel 4 on Channel 4.

Cat Deeley has quickly become our go-to for fashion inspiration as of late. Making her debut this week as This Morning's official new weekday host alongside co-presenter Ben Shephard, the 47 year old is getting people talking for all of the right reasons – and largely about her outfits.

Former This Morning star Phillip Schofield was seen taking a reflective stroll with his furry companion in west London on Monday, a stark contrast to the excitement surrounding the debut of the show's new hosts. As Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard stepped into the limelight, marking the beginning of a new era for the ITV daytime staple, Phillip had a rather subdued demeanour.

Phillip Schofield was left heartbroken when his former friend Fern Britton "decided she didn't want to do This Morning any more".The 61 year old TV star, who used to present the ITV show with Fern, has admitted that he "still misses her deeply" and has tried to mend their friendship over the years. However, he understands that Fern, who is currently in the Celebrity Big Brother house, has "moved on". Fern co-hosted This Morning with Phillip from 1999 to 2009.Their working relationship ended on a sour note when Fern decided to leave the show.

This Morning's new host Cat Deeley was forced to apologise for a huge blunder during her hosting debut alongside Ben Shephard on Monday, 11 March. The 47 year old presenter made her debut as the new permanent host of the show with Ben, 49, after previous hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby stepped down last year.

Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard had a ‘rare chemistry’ after ‘instantly connecting’ during their presenting debut on This Morning, a body language expert has revealed. After months of speculation over who would be taking over from Phillip Schofield, who left the show in May last year, and Holly Willoughby, who resigned in October after 14 years, Ben and Cat joined the show as the permanent new faces of This Morning.

This Morning's Cat Deeley has a lot on her plate. From joining the ITV show as the new permanent host alongside Good Morning Britain's Ben Shephard, the 47 year old is also currently overseeing a huge home renovation project. According to reports, Cat and her husband, Irish comedian Patrick Kielty, paid £4.9 million for a rundown property in Hampstead, intending to transform it into a mid century Malibu style home.

Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard made their This Morning debut on Monday, 11 March, as the new hosts of the popular ITV morning show.The news of their much-anticipated appointment came in February after months of speculation over who would be taking over from Phillip Schofield, who left the show in May last year, and Holly Willoughby, who resigned in October after 14 years. As soon as the pair were announced as the new hosts, viewers were keen to see the new presenters in action - but they had to wait until today so give their verdicts on the new line-up.