This Morning insiders say NTA nomination gives 'two fingers' to critics after Schofield scandal

This Morning has been dealt a crushing blow after failing to scoop the Best Daytime Show at tonight's National Television Awards. Instead, BBC TV's The Repair Shop – a show where sentimental family heirlooms are restored by craftspeople – walked off with the coveted trophy during a ceremony at London's O2 Arena on Tuesday, 5 September.

TV presenter Holly Willoughby has addressed the "difficult year" that she has had on This Morning, and admits that she has a "great team of people" around her, as she returned to the show. Holly has spoken out following Phillip Schofield's This Morning scandal and toxic claims about the show and revealed that is a "world" that she doesn't "recognise". Speaking to OK! on the NTAs red carpet, she said: "I know there's been lots of reports about things and for me personally, you know, I don't want to speak on behalf of other people, but it's a world I honestly I don't recognise." Holly continued and said: "I think that we all look after each other is the is the honest truth".

Fans of This Morning have called for Josie Gibson and Alison Hammond to front the ITV show full time after dubbing footage of the first day back for Holly Willoughby "cringe".

This Morning host Holly Willoughby has issued a letter to her fans begging them to vote for her colleague Alison Hammond at tonight's (5 September) National Television Awards amid fears the show could face a tough night.The NTAS are one of the biggest nights in the TV calendar, and they will see This Morning compete for the Daytime award, while Alison is in the running for the Best Presenter gong.This Morning is seeking to defend its best daytime show title as the programme continues to face backlash amid the furore of the Phillip Schofield scandal. Holly urged her fans to vote for Alison following her first day back on This Morning on Monday, 4 September.

An 83 year old who rose to fame after boasting about the “great” sex she was having with her toyboy lover has spoken out after they parted ways. On her Facebook page, she accused him of “lovebombing” her following their first encounter in 2019.

Philip Schofield has yet again been booted from a project that he was involved in following his admission to having an affair with a much younger male colleague. The This Morning presenter, who sensationally left the programme and ITV earlier this year, has now been axed from The Cube Live in Manchester.

The National Television Awards is one of the biggest nights in the TV calendar, and it is now just a day away. As the excitement builds for the nominees, some staff at ITV's This Morning are reportedly furious as they will not be attending this year's ceremony.

Holly Willoughby's return to hosting duties on This Morning this autumn have been talked about for months. Will she present alone? With a regular co-host? Some, including former This Morning presenter Eamon Holmes, even questioned whether she'd come back at all.

Holly Willoughby has shared some stunning new images of her posing in the garden ahead of her This Morning return.The TV star, 42, was glowing as she rocked her signature blonde bob while opting for a laid-back look in a crisp white shirt and denim jeans. Holly wore minimal makeup as she showed off her enviable natural beauty in the sunny snaps.The ITV personality said goodbye to summer as she beamed while sitting next to a flower bed, captioning the picture: "Autumn is on the approach." Her followers were quick to tell her how beautiful she looked, with one person saying: "Just such a beautiful lady!" "Beautiful gorgeous lady," agreed another.

Holly Willoughby is due to return as the host of This Morning next week, presenters Rochelle Humes and Andi Peters confirmed today, Friday, 1 September. Her co-host was confirmed to be Alison Hammond, who has been hosting since Holly took time off for the summer holidays.

Holly Willoughby's This Morning return date has officially been confirmed - as has who will be alongside her. The presenter hasn't been seen on the programme for several weeks as she headed off to enjoy her annual summer holiday.

ITV's internal investigation into the Phillip Schofield fiasco, led by Jane Mulcahy KC, is yet to hear from Eamonn Holmes and his wife Ruth Langsford. During the period of his resignation from the broadcaster this year, it was brought to light that Phillip, 61, had engaged in an affair with one of his young This Morning colleagues while still married to Stephanie Lowe.

Holly Willoughby returned to This Morning on Friday after a lengthy summer break to discuss her upcoming TV cameo in Sunday's Midsomer Murders. The TV presenter, 42, made her brief comeback to This Morning - but this time starring in a show, rather than presenting - following a six-week break from the ITV daytime show last month for her annual summer holiday.

Holly Willoughby will return to This Morning after a lengthy summer break and time spent out of the spotlight following Phillip Schofield's explosive exit. The TV presenter, 42, is set to make a brief comeback on This Morning on Friday, 25 August following a six-week break from the ITV daytime show last month for her annual summer holiday.

This Morning star Alison Hammond has revealed that she will be joining the Loose Women panel for their upcoming tour - in a place very close to her heart. Alison has been a regular on the ITV daytime show This Morning for many years but has taken over hosting duties from Phillip Schofield following his exit. She will now present alongside fellow ITV stalwart presenter Dermot O'Leary on Friday mornings while Holly Willoughby will keep her spot on the sofa for the rest of the week, sharing duties with Josie Gibson and Craig Doyle.

As Andi Peters and Josie Gibson took to the This Morning couch on Thursday morning to present the daytime magazine show, viewers appeared impressed with their work and are hoping the duo bag regular slots. While the latter has been fronting the show this week alongside other co-presenters, she was joined by guest host Andi for this instalment - who often can be seen filming the ITV competition packages. "Andi Peters should be on with Josie all the time.

Steve Jones has made his debut on This Morning joining Josie Gibson on the sofa with ITV bosses said to be "thrilled" with the addition.The Welsh TV presenter, 46, first shot to fame when he hosted the hit 2000s teen show T4 and has officially joined This Morning with his first show being aired on Wednesday, 16 August. Since rising to TV fame his love life has since been talked about having had romances with a number of A-listers including the likes of Pamela Anderson, Angelina Jolie and Halle Berry who all took a keen interest in the Welsh hunk. After a string of star-studded romances, Steve is now happily married to US writer Phylicia Jackson who will no doubt be supporting him in his new role.

The full list of nominations for this year's National Television Awards (NTAs) have been announced - with ITV's flagship daytime TV programme, This Morning, up for the Daytime award - despite the scandal that has surrounded it this year. It is up against Loose Women, The Chase and The Repair Shop in the category, so it remains to be seen whether This Morning's popularity has truly dropped after the Phillip Schofield scandal.The 61 year old stepped down from presenting duties in May, after rumours of a rift between himself and Holly Willoughby, 42, had plagued the show, and just a few days later, Phillip admitted to having an 'unwise but not illegal' affair with a much younger male colleague whilst working on This Morning. Phillip and Holly have been left off the NTA list for Best Presenter, and instead, This Morning's Alison Hammond is up for a gong.The NTAs will take place on September 5.

This Morning has been nominated for best daytime show at the National Television Awards 2023 despite the furore over the Phillip Schofield affair. Phillip, 61, resigned from ITV and was dropped by his talent agency YMU in May after admitting to an “unwise but not illegal” relationship with a younger male colleague on the show.

Holly Willoughby is reportedly set to receive a 'huge pay rise' from This Morning, which is set to be about to net her '£1million'. According to MailOnline, Holly, 42, is set to get a £300,000 increase on her current £700k salary, as she steers This Morning to a brighter future, with a rotating roster of presenters, including Josie Gibson.