This Morning's Gyles Brandreth makes cheeky 'campervan' quip after meeting Nicola Sturgeon

died last year at the age of 96 and served on the British throne for seven decades. Now, one year after the Queen’s death, her longtime pal Gyles Brandreth divulged what job the sovereign would have wanted to do if she didn’t hold the crown.Brandreth, 74, revealed to Times Radio that the Queen would have liked to be a comic impressionist in a different life, according to express.co.uk.Her dream career was inspired by actor and comedian George Formby, who visited Windsor Castle during World War II.The “Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait” author hilariously claimed that she would often sing his tune “When I’m Cleaning Windows” and would impersonate him.

This Morning failed to pick up an award at the National Television Awards on 5 September, and former host Eamonn Holmes has been quick to take a jab at the ITV show. Eamonn, 63, discussed This Morning's loss on GB News on Wednesday 6 September, with his co-host Isabel Webster and guests Charlie Rowley and Scarlett MccGwire.

Holly Willoughby has broken her silence after This Morning was dealt a blow at the National Television Awards on Tuesday evening. For the first time in 13 years, the programme failed to scoop up the Best Daytime Show award, instead losing out to The Repair Shop.

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".

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.

Holly Willoughby is back on our screens today as she has returned to This Morning after her summer break. For her first day back, Holly, 42, is hosting alongside Alison Hammond.The pair hugged as they appeared on screen for the first time, with the show kicking off alongside the cast of Mamma Mia! The Party.The stage performers entertained with a medley of Abba classic songs, including Dancing Queen, SOS and title track Mamma Mia, while This Morning stars including Gyles Brandreth, James Martin and Alice Beer danced in the crowd.

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.

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.

Andi Peters threw This Morning into chaos when he stormed off the set. Viewers of the ITV show saw Andi laughing after he received a message in his earpiece, before then addressing the camera on Friday's edition of the show, 1 September.The 53 year old host told viewers: Lliterally they’re like, can we get makeup, Andi’s head’s shiny?” He then turned to fellow presenter Rochelle Humes and exclaimed: “I’m gonna go get my head de-shined - I’ll leave this to you,” as he exited the set.

Alison Hammond has detailed for the first time how Eamonn Holmes made a 'touching gesture' as she suffered a devastating loss. The This Morning star's mum tragically passed away from liver and lung cancer in January 2020.

This Morning's Andi Peters, who has been stepping in to host the hit ITV show over recent weeks, appears to have made another dig at co-host Rochelle Humes as he stated he is “working with an alien” on Tuesday morning’s show. The comment from Andi followers after an ad break on Tuesday, 29 August, where he blurted out: “I'm working with an alien”.

Fans of This Morning were cracking up during Monday morning's show, 28 August, as guest presenter Andi Peters had a question for his co-host Rochelle Humes. Referencing her rise to fame in pop girl band The Saturdays, Andi, who has been stepping in to host the show over recent weeks, appeared not to realise that the band had released any albums - despite their seven-year run and huge discography.

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.

Officers in Manchester have confirmed they received a complaint after the ­publication of the party’s accounts last week by auditors in the city.

A hero Scots police dog who had a chunk of his ear ripped off by a vicious thug is looking for a forever home after leaving the force. PD Remo was honoured for bravery alongside his handler PC Paul O'Donnell in 2020 by former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon after the pair were attacked with a metal bar in Ayrshire.

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.

Nicola Sturgeon has had her £600,000-a-year police security removed, according to reports.

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.

Josie Gibson cryptically hit out at "liars and cheats" as she shared a photo on Instagram. Posing in a denim jumpsuit the This Morning presenter, 38, penned an unusual caption, as she wrote: "Sometimes in life, you get liars and cheats, and the fabulous thing about strong women is they will not be beat... "This one goes out to all those with morals, integrity, high values and self-respect." And although it remained unclear who or what Josie was referring to, her friends were quick to rally around the TV star, with Dr Zoe Williams writing: "You’re an absolute stunner! (Stunner said in your amazing accent)" While Loose Women panellist and OK! columnist Judi Love commented: "You see all this hotness! Fits with the sign at the back! Open with caution!! Because if they can’t handle all this they get burn.." To which, Josie replied: "@1judilove I love you Judi lover!!!!" Fans also complimented the star, as one commented: "YYAASS Josie, you go girl, you look fabulous.