GMB's Ben Shephard breaks silence over replacing Phillip Schofield on This Morning

Long before she became one of the most popular and well-known presenters on This Morning, Josie Gibson found TV fame in an entirely different way. The Bristol-born star was the first housemate to enter the Big Brother house in 2010, and her down-to-earth attitude and a sweet romance with Aussie housemate John James Parton won her legions of fans - leading her to be crowned the winner of the series.

Alison Hammond made a very personal sex confession on This Morning, as she admitted: “Every time I eat chocolate, I want it.” The popular TV presenter, 48, left co-host Dermot O'Leary desperately trying to suppress a laugh after her frank admission.The pair were discussing foods being aphrodisiacs with Dr Karan Raj during Friday’s show, 20 October, when Alison decided to share the sweet treat that got her hot under the collar. Alison - who was said to be the early favourite to become the main This Morning presenter after Holly Willoughby decided to quit the ITV show - asked Dr Karan: “Is chocolate an aphrodisiac?” The doctor, conscious he was on a daytime show, diplomatically answered: “So scientifically there is no evidence linking chocolate to your ability to perform horizontal bedroom wrestling to the best of your abilities.” Alison, looking deadly serious, replied: “That’s really interesting because every time I eat chocolate, I want it.” The confession left a gobsmacked Dermot stifling a snicker before Dr Karan offered: “Well, caffeine is a stimulant?” Po-faced Alison nodded before moving on and saying: ‘Well that was a great item, wasn’t it? Dermot responded: “I’ve learnt as much about you as I have about medical science.” Elsewhere on Friday’s This Morning, Alison was left crying with laughter after Dermot exposed her false claims about making a selfless donation to charity.

This Morning star Matty Lock sadly died in September and the cause of his tragic death has now been revealed. Matty reportedly hanged himself in his summer house after taking alcohol and ketamine, the Express has reported.

Good Morning Britain hosts Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard were forced to apologise on Thursday's show during a chat with Hollywood legend Jean-Claude Van Damme who is known for his martial arts action movies.

Good Morning Britain stars Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard appeared to squirm as they tried to avoid the show getting into trouble because of a Hollywood star. The pair were back at the helm of the ITV news programme on Thursday (October 19) with Kate stepping in for Susanna Reid, who announced her two-week break at the end of Wednesday's show.

Hannah Spearritt only found out she had been dropped from S Club’s reunion tour when the band announced it in an online video. The 42 year old singer and actress expalined that the social media announcement came as she was still trying to process the death of her ‘best friend in the band’ and ex-boyfriend Paul Cattermole.

Stephen Mulhern has commented on whether he could be in line to replace Phillip Schofield on Dancing On Ice amid the uncertainty of Holly Willoughby returning to host the ITV skating show.

Scottish TV presenter Storm Huntley, 36, has been tipped as a 'front runner' to replace Holly Willoughby on This Morning following her shock announcement last week that she was stepping down from the flagship ITV programme after 14 years.

Alison Hammond addressed This Morning’s search for a new host live on the show - following the shock departure of Holly Willoughby. Holly, 42, quit the ITV show earlier this month amid an alleged plot to kidnap and murder her - announcing she was leaving after 14 years for the sake of herself and her family.

Stephen Mulhern has revealed he is in talks to take over hosting Dancing On Ice from Phillip Schofield – with Holly Willoughby’s role on the show uncertain. The 46 year old presenter said it would be “amazing” to front the programme that he already knows so well. He has previously hosted Dancing on Ice spin off show Defrosted and he also stood in on main show presenting duties last year when Phillip, 61, was struck down with Covid.

Good Morning Britain will undergo a huge shake-up as host Susanna Reid announced her departure on Wednesday's show.

This Morning has unveiled its brand-new hosting duo – chef Phil Vickery and his daughter Winnie.

Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid has announced she'll be taking a break from the show for two weeks. She shared the news with viewers and co-host Richard Madeley on Wednesday's episode (October 18).

This Morning presenter Rochelle Humes has opened up on a secret health battle and revealed how she managed to overcome it. Appearing on Loose Women on Tuesday, 17 October, Rochelle discussed how she used to suffer with a stammer when she was a child and that she was forced to seek help for the condition.The 34 year old told the panellists: “I saw a speech therapist and my mum got advice to send me to the GP to help me build confidence.That's why my Mum sent me to dancing and singing classes - because I had a stammer.

Alison Hammond stunned her followers with a look from her recent stint on This Morning as her co-star admitted 'you wore it better'. The 48-year-old appeared on the ITV show on Monday (October 16) to present the show alongside her co-host Dermot O'Leary.

Former ITV presenter Holly Willoughby has reportedly "lost a huge BBC deal" after the shock announcement last week she was stepping down from This Morning after 14 years at the helm of the flagship breakfast programme.

Tommy Fury has given an update on a possible future rematch with KSI in a new interview. The boxer defeated the YouTuber in front of a sell-out AO Arena crowd on Saturday, winning by a majority decision.

Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Madeley has sparked backlash after asking a British-Palestinian MP if she was aware of Hamas' plans to conduct their terror attack in Israel before it happened. MP Layla Moran - the Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs - appeared as a guest on the early-morning news programme today to discuss the war in the Middle East. It wasn't long into the conversation with lead host Susanna Reid that Layla - whose family are currently trapped in Gaza as Israel prepare a full invasion of the disputed land - was left taken aback by a remark made by Richard.

Richard Madeley has faced calls to be axed from Good Morning Britain over his 'insensitive' question to a guest.

Holly Willoughby has reportedly "lost a huge BBC deal" after leaving This Morning, following 14 years of presenting the show. BBC bosses were said to have been keen on signing Holly, 42, for a "golden handcuffs" deal, but her exit from This Morning amid a turbulent year for the star, is said to have put plans on hold.

Holly Willoughby was left in floods of tears following her decision to quit This Morning.

Picture the scene – a secluded beach, a driveway nestled among sun-dappled trees and, at the end of it, a glorious, imposing 19th-century home, originally built for a Scottish whisky baron. You’d be forgiven for thinking that TV star Jean Johansson had brought us to a luxurious property featured on A Place In The Sun – the show she’s hosted for over five years. But this stunning, five-bedroom sandstone building is in fact the home in Ayrshire she shares with her husband of 15 years, former professional footballer Jonatan Johansson, 48, and their 12-year-old son Junior.

Richard Madeley confirmed the arrival of his fifth grandchild in a sweet tribute on Good Morning Britain on Monday. The TV presenter, 67, announced the happy news on the ITV show, revealing his son Jack, 37, welcomed his second child with wife Issy around five days ago. Doting grandfather Richard shared the happy news with co-host Susanna Reid, 52, after she said: "And you've been adding to your family, haven't you Richard?" Richard, who shares children Jack and Chloe with wife Judy Finnigan, 75, then responded: "Well I have to say, yes.

This Morning fans have shared their thoughts after the hosts of the show - at least for the next few weeks - have been confirmed. The ITV daytime show was thrown into chaos when Holly Willoughby quit the show after 14 years.

Holly Willoughby and her husband Dan Baldwin are reportedly facing their "toughest test yet as a couple" following her shocking exit from This Morning after 14 years of presenting the flagship breakfast programme on ITV.

Calvin Buckley - partner of the late Hollyoaks actress Frankie Jules-Hough who was tragically killed in a car crash in May - has spoken out for the first time over his heartache. Speaking to Good Morning Britain hosts Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley this morning, Calvin claims that his family have been "let down" by the courts, something that has left him unable to grieve the death of the soap star, who played Jess Holt in the soap.

Good Morning Britain saw something of a shake-up during Monday's (October 16) episode with singer Duncan James stepping in for Entertainment Editor Richard Arnold. Richard, 53, usually hosts a segment focusing on news in the showbiz world, but he was absent from today's show, with Duncan, 45, presenting the showbiz segment instead.The singer-turned-presenter spoke to hosts Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley about the recent Strictly Come Dancing news and gossip, and Madonna's new tour which kicked off at London's O2 Arena.

The grieving partner of Frankie Jules-Hough says the family feel 'injustice' over the sentence handed to her killer. Adil Iqbal's prison sentence was increased from 12 to 15 years by three appeal judges last week.

Holly Willoughby ’s sensational resignation from This Morning sent shockwaves through the nation last week. The 42-year-old presenter broke the news on Tuesday in an emotional statement posted to Instagram, in which she said, “I have to make this decision for me and my family,” before telling ITV fans, “I will miss you all so much.” Now a source close to the Willoughby family exclusively told OK! that Holly’s looking at her exit from This Morning as an opportunity to strengthen her relationship with TV producer husband Dan Baldwin, despite this being the “toughest test” the couple have ever faced.

This Morning bosses are reportedly in talks to replace Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield with Good Morning Britain's hosts Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard.

Bosses at ITV are said to be considering moving Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard from their regular presenting position at Good Morning Britain, with the pair potentially fronting This Morning instead.The This Morning team have reportedly entered discussions with Kate, 56, and Ben, 48, following Holly Willoughby's resignation from the show. Ben recently hosted an episode of This Morning alongside Holly back in September and has since confirmed that he will be appearing on the show a few more times in the run-up to Christmas. And it seems that his longtime GMB co-host Kate could be joining him on the This Morning sofas.

ITV has reportedly been inundated with job applications to replace Holly Willoughby after she stepped down from her role as This Morning's main presenter. Last week, Holly announced she was quitting the show after 14 years to "put her family first." Insiders at ITV claim that within minutes of her resignation, they were swamped with calls from agents putting their celebrity clients forward for the role.The Daily Mail reports a number of big names from news, sport, and entertainment have reached out to the broadcaster in hopes of landing the job.

The team at This Morning were left “heartbroken” and “in tears” after Holly Willoughby’s shock exit, not at the thought of losing the star, but because there was another crisis which would leave them picking up the pieces, an insider has claimed. The 42 year old star took to Instagram on Tuesday, 10 October, to share a shock statement that said she was leaving the hit show after 14 years and "will not be returning." Now a source has claimed to the Mail Online that the tears from the staff were brought on by more “drama” and “trauma” from behind the scenes.They continued and claimed that it has been “one thing after another” on the show, and that it is like a “soap opera” which is “incredibly frustrating”.

This Morning staff have reportedly been left frustrated following Holly Willoughby's sudden exit.

Holly Willoughby is set to return to Dancing On Ice next year after her sudden departure from This Morning.

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.