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Alison Hammond has reportedly “politely declined” the opportunity to front This Morning four times a week following the departure of main host Holly Willoughby, missing out on a 'huge pay rise'. The TV personality, who has presented on the ITV daytime show on and off since 2002, has become a regular on the show in recent years and became a familiar face when she started presenting Friday shows alongside Dermot O'Leary. More recently, following the departure of Holly and Phillip Schofield, the former Big Brother star has joined the likes of Josie Gibson and Craig Doyle as stand-in presenters while TV execs find a new duo to replace the show’s former hosts.

Bradley Walsh has given fans a glimpse inside his incredible Essex mansion.The Chase host reportedly lives in a £2.5million barn conversion property in Epping with his wife of 23 years, Donna Derby, and son Barney.The property is complete with five bedrooms, a sauna, gym and outdoor swimming pool. While Bradley tends not to let fans into his home via his social media, they’ve occasionally been invited inside thanks to TV appearances over the years. Previously, the Breaking Dad star appeared on This Morning alongside Barney, and showed off their man cave shed.

Mollie King is said to have missed out on the chance to replace Holly Willoughby as the main host of This Morning, after ITV bosses decided that she 'lacks experience'. Since former host Phillip Schofield's exit in May 2023, followed by Holly in October, the rumour has been in overdrive as to who will replace the stars as permanent hosts. Following their departures, ITV have been relying on a rotating roster of presenters, including Josie Gibson, Rylan Clark, Alison Hammond, Dermot O'Leary and Craig Doyle.

Ryan Thomas has said it's getting 'very real' as he was seen with his 'new partner'. The actor is gearing up for his Dancing on Ice debut after it was revealed that the ITV skating competition will kick off in less than two weeks.

The exact date Holly Willoughby will return to screens has been confirmed. It has already been confirmed that the presenter will present Dancing on Ice, almost three months after she shocked fans by announcing she had quit This Morning.

Ruth Langsford has addressed claims that she could re-join This Morning, three years after she and husband Eamonn Holmes departed the show. Last year was a rather turbulent one for the ITV morning programme, with hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby both stepping down from their roles. Phillip, 61, left suddenly in May 2023, after which he admitted to an "unwise but not illegal" relationship with a younger male colleague.

An EastEnders star has told how he was 'mortified' by having to do nude scenes in a role before achieving fame on the BBC soap. Ben Hardy, who celebrates his 33rd birthday today, Tuesday 2 January, played Peter Beale from 2013 to 2015, before actor Thomas Law's return to the role. But prior to his soap career, the star of Bohemian Rhapsody took on one of his most challenging roles.

Holly Willoughby has suffered a setback as her stint as presenter on Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof has reportedly been cancelled by BBC after just one series.The show challenged celebrities to withstand freezing conditions and complete a range of challenges.The 42 year old presenter was joined by comedian Lee Mack on the main stage, while Munya Chawawa and Yung Filly hosted a BBC3 side show. It was thought the presenting stint would be a great chance for Holly to host more shows on the BBC and slowly switch from ITV.

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.

Rebekah Vardy was rumoured to join Celebrity Big Brother, but the deal has reportedly been "axed" after ITV's interest became public knowledge. ITV were reportedly ready to offer the media personality, 41, big money to appear on the show which returned after a six-year hiatus. However, a source has claimed that after the news of this has been leaked "they have decided to explore other candidates".

ITV has reportedly discussed increasing security in a bid to ensure Holly Willoughby feels "secure" as she returns as the host of Dancing On Ice. It comes after claims that the 42-year-old presenter has been offered a huge new contract by ITV, after quitting This Morning earlier this year. Now the TV star has reportedly been offered heightened security amid her return as bosses want to make sure she feels "completely secure" on the show, according to The Sun.

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

Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern are set to host the new series of Dancing on Ice together, and there's a significant 'reason' behind the duo deciding to front the hit ITV show. It's been revealed that Holly, 42, will make a return to TV screens in January 2024 after quitting This Morning in October and keeping a low profile ever since. She signed the Dancing on Ice deal over Christmas after months of deliberation, and is now set to team up with Deal or No Deal presenter Stephen, 46, in the new year.

Holly Willoughby will be making her return to TV in the new year, as she's set to co-host the upcoming series of Dancing On Ice with Stephen Mulhern. The TV presenter, 42, signed the deal over Christmas after months of deliberation following her decision to step down from This Morning, after an arrest was made following an alleged plot to 'kidnap and murder' her. Holly had previously hosted both shows with Phillip Schofield, who stepped down from This Morning following rumours of a feud with Holly.

Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern will reunite to host Dancing On Ice 20 years after they presented Ministry Of Mayhem together.

ITV Lorraine viewers were left fuming after the latest instalment of the show and said “What is the point?” after a pre-recorded episode of the chat show aired.The latest episode of the show saw Lorraine look back at some of her guests throughout the year, including her interviews with Graham Norton Brian Cox, Hannah Waddingham, and Matt Willis. It didn’t take long for fans to express their disappointment and disapproval for the episode online, as one took to X, formally known as Twitter, and said: “Lorraine is presenting her own show today, this can only mean one thing:…… it’s pre-recorded. #Lorraine”.

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.

Holly Willoughby made a surprise return to This Morning on Wednesday 27 December, as a pre-recorded interview was aired as hosts Emma Willis and Rylan Clark looked back through the year.The clip saw Holly and co-host Craig Doyle interview Frozen star Idina Menzel and the interview was shown for a second time this year to mark the 10th anniversary of the popular film.The interview was first aired just two months after Holly's longtime co-host Phillip Schofield stepped down from the show following rumours of a feud with Holly. He then resigned from ITV entirely, admitting to having had an "unwise but not illegal" affair with a much younger male colleague.

Holly Willoughby is reportedly waiting until the new year to decide whether to front the upcoming series of Dancing on Ice, as she is "not rushing" make her decision.The TV presenter, 42, usually hosts the ITV show alongside Phillip Schofield, 61, but Phillip cut ties with ITV after quitting This Morning in May 2023 when details of his affair with a much younger male colleague emerged. Holly then stepped down from This Morning in October, with her future at ITV uncertain. It has not been revealed if she'll return to television to present Dancing On Ice, which kicks off in January, with reports claiming ITV are keen to persuade her to come back.

After months of speculation, Dancing on Ice appears to have finally found itself a new presenter, as Stephen Mulhern has “officially signed up” to front the show according to reports. With just days left to go until Dancing on Ice officially launches for 2024, a TV insider has revealed that Stephen has “signed up” to co-host the show, in the hopes of encouraging Holly Willoughby to return to present alongside him.

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.

Sam Thompson's credentials as a possible This Morning presenter are really strong, according to body language expert Darren Stanton. On Monday's episode of the ITV programme, I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here's latest King of the Jungle, 31, joined Josie Gibson and Craig Doyle for the Spin to Win section, where a caller had the chance to win £700, £800, £1000, £2000 or £3000, plus a special This Morning gift bag.

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 bosses have reportedly began putting a plan in place should Holly Willoughby choose not to return to Dancing on Ice, following her departure from This Morning. Holly, 42, stepped down from presenting This Morning in October after 14 years. Her exit came after the departure of co-host Phillip Schofield, 61, in May.

Josie Gibson has reportedly secured herself a bigger role and pay rise with This Morning following her stint in I'm A Celeb.The TV star, 38, delighted fans as she took part in this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! joining the likes of Sam Thompson, Tony Bellew and Nigel Farage.

Ben Shephard, the popular ITV presenter, shared a lovely photo with his wife Annie while celebrating his 49th birthday in Richmond, south west London. He wrote: "Feeling very spoiled having had a lovely birthday with the family and from all your messages! Thank you!! "No idea where the time has gone or is going, but as you can see from the cards the family certainly aren't letting me age quietly!!" He also cleared up any confusion about his age, saying: "By the way don't be confused by my cards - I'm not 50 or 60 that's my boys winding me up! I'm still clinging onto my 49th year!!! #thegoodthebadandtheoldbugger." His friends and fans, including ITV colleague Lorraine Kelly, were quick to send him birthday wishes as she wrote: "Happy 21st you scrumptious, glorious, cute as a button angel child ." Susanna Reid commented: "Happy Birthday! How many ages are you today", while Gaby Roslin shared: "Happy Birthday to you wonderful good kind Ben, one of the loveliest people on the planet!".

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.

Phillip Schofield has no plans to return to the spotlight anytime soon, reports claim, with the former TV presenter said to be in a "bad place" since leaving his role on This Morning back in May. Phillip, 61, resigned from the ITV daytime show after admitting to having an 'unwise but not illegal' affair with a younger colleague and lying about it.

Holly Willoughby is said to be terrified about returning to Dancing On Ice without presenting partner Phillip Schofield.The series is returning in January and the full line-up of celebrities has been announced but ITV and Holly have not confirmed if she is coming back as a host or revealed who the second presenter will be. Now, a source has claimed that Holly is in a 'right state' as she decides whether to host the show for another year.The source told Mail Online : "Holly has got herself in a right state about it. She absolutely loves ITV, she is loyal to them and they have been extremely loyal to her, but she’s just not sure if she can do it." They continued: "Holly doesn’t want to let anyone down.

Phillip Schofield is being tipped to make a return to broadcasting in 2024 after ITV "drew a line in the sand" over his exit from This Morning. On Thursday, ITV released the findings of an external review into This Morning, following the scandal which saw the long-time presenter leave the show amid rumours of a feud with co-host Holly Willoughby and later admitted to having an 'unwise but not illegal' affair with a younger colleague. The review has since concluded that ITV made "considerable efforts" to find out the truth about an alleged relationship between Phillip and a runner on This Morning in 2019 but was "unable to uncover the relevant evidence" until Schofield's admission in late May 2023.

A familiar face is set to return to the helm of This Morning after it was revealed that Rylan Clark and Emma Willis will be replaced. At the start of this week the pair took over hosting duties on the ITV show as the presenting line-up continues to change following Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby's exits.

Phillip Schofield is set to make a huge return to showbiz next year despite not taking part in the ITV report due to his health, it has been reported.

ITV has released the findings of an external review into This Morning, following the scandal involving long-time presenter Phillip Schofield. The 61 year old left the show amid rumours of a feud with co-host Holly Willoughby and later admitted to having an 'unwise but not illegal' affair with a younger colleague.

ITV is to publish a talent “charter” setting out key standards expected from its high-profile presenters following the publication of the long-awaited Phillip Schofield review, which rejected the notion that there was a “toxic culture” on This Morning and that ITV knew anything of his affair.