This Morning's Ben Shephard takes over hosting as Cat Deeley breaks down in tears

Actress and Loose Women panellist Denise Welch reduced her fellow ITV presenter Cat Deeley to tears of laughter during a link to the This Morning studio on Thursday 2 May. Host Charlene White was telling This Morning presenters Cat and Ben Shephard what to expect on the day’s episode of Loose Women, with one of the discussion items being: “Should every child learn to play the recorder?” Charlene said it was something Denise was very passionate about, and promised the former Coronation Street actress would give a performance at the end of their show.

It was a milestone moment for Good Morning Britain this week as the ITV show marked ten years on screen, commemorating the moment with a post to the show's official Instagram.The post looked through the show's presenters over the years, but appeared to snub Ben Shephard, who was a regular on GMB since it's 2014 launch, before taking to This Morning earlier this year.The account wrote: "10 years have flown by! Let's look back at some of our presenters through the years.” A carousel of pictures then showed presenters such as Susanna Reid, Kate Garraway, Charlotte Hawkins, Richard Madeley and Ranvir Singh, money expert Martin Lewis, weather forecaster Laura Tobin, Richard Arnold and Adil Ray. Many spotted that Ben was missing from the post, along with Piers Morgan.

This Morning star Michelle Elman bravely spoke about her cheating ordeal on the This Morning sofa with Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard on Wednesday 1 May. Michelle, who is a body and confidence coach, revealed in April that she discovered her fiancé had been cheating on her, less than 24 hours after he proposed. Taking to social media, Michelle informed her fans on what had happened and said: “All this f*****g sucks, I was engaged for 24 hours".

Ben Shephard may have only taken to the helm of This Morning last month, swapping out his previous duties on Good Morning Britain for the show, but he has already settled into the primetime role. Revealing his thoughts on the new gig and his co-host Cat Deeley during a chat with OK! at the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards, the presenter revealed he couldn't be happier.

Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty are bringing a touch of California sunshine to their £5 million London home, aiming for an LA-style mansion transformation.The pair, who wed in 2012 and share two kids, recently relocated from the US back to the UK, with Cat stepping into Holly Willoughby's shoes on This Morning. Cat joined forces with Ben Shephard on the hit ITV daytime show last month after leaving her role on the American hit show, So You Think You Can Dance? to become the new female face of This Morning.

As Holly Willoughby prepares to leave the UK to film a huge new TV series, a source told us she’s happy to step off the “rollercoaster ride” she’s been on for the past year, but claimed the opportunity comes at a personal cost.The 43 year old is currently packing her bags to fly to Central America for her new Netflix show with adventurer Bear Grylls. While it’s expected to give her presenting career a welcome boost after a difficult 12 months, it also means spending time away from “her rock”, TV exec husband Dan Baldwin, and their three children.

If you've been tuning into This Morning recently, you'll have spotted a recurring item in Cat Deeley's wardrobe -- a waistcoat.The host has been seen sporting various styles of this versatile piece over the past few weeks, from relaxed longline fits to more structured, cropped versions. On Monday 22 April, Cat showcased her latest waistcoat of the week during an interview with Strictly star Anton Du Beke.

Ben Shephard was left saying 'it's over' with Cat Deeley after she was left jokingly unimpressed by his cheeky behaviour live on air. The pair joined forces last month as the new permanent hosts of This Morning, replacing Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.

Josie Gibson has broken her silence on losing out on the This Morning presenting gig to Cat Deeley. It was reported that the Bristol native felt "disheartened and disappointed" after not securing the full-time position earlier this year. Despite having filled in for Holly Willoughby for several months, the former Celebrity Big Brother star, 39, was passed over in favour of Ben Shephard and Cat.

This Morning presenter Ben Shephard shared the shocking details of a gruesome injury, when he was forced to appear on TV sporting a leg brace. Back in 2020, Ben confessed to Good Morning Britain viewers that he had suffered a ruptured ACL, torn meniscus, and a fractured leg while playing football, but initially didn't realise how serious it was and continued with the game.

It's no secret that whatever Cat Deeley sports on This Morning, we're going to want it. Her wardrobe has been serving everything from chic tailoring to edgy vinyl trousers, and they all have one thing in common - they've nailed spring styling.

Cat Deeley is rapidly cementing her status as a fashion icon with her chic and versatile This Morning wardrobe, and her latest outfit is no exception.This week Cat donned an ultra-chic waistcoat for her presenters slot, and it’s no surprise that we were instantly obsessed with it. Cat’s exact waistcoat was the Jigsaw Hopsack Tatton Waistcoat, £220 here, and its longline, relaxed fit means it's perfect for all types of spring occasions.

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.

This Morning bosses are reportedly "scrambling" to secure the return of one of the show's legends. Fern Britton, who presented the show alongside John Leslie and Phillip Schofield between 1999 and 2009 has seen her stock rise since starring on Celebrity Big Brother earlier this year.

Amanda Holden has been the presenting face of many a TV show over the years, and with talk of a possible return of the iconic dating show Blind Date, her name has been thrown in the ring.The rumour mill surrounding possible new hosts went into overdrive after Dan Baldwin, Hungry Bear Media boss and the husband of Holly Willoughby, hinted that the ITV show could become the latest reboot following the successful return of nineties classic Gladiators, now hosted by Bradley and Barney Walsh. On Wednesday, 17 April, Amanda, who was a contestant on the show when she was just 19, was asked about whether she wanted to become the new Cilla in a segment on Good Morning Britain with Richard Arnold, reports the Express.

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.

Josie Gibson was supported and encouraged by her This Morning co-stars as she was asked out on a date while live on air. The presenter's love life has been hitting the headlines after she was pictured over the weekend holding hands with Stephen Mulhern.

Holly Willoughby has been frequently 'breaking down in tears' due to a significant career 'regret'. Holly left her role on This Morning last October after a 14-year stint on the ITV programme.

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.