Josie Gibson: 'Alison is the first person I'd go to in a crisis – she makes me feel on top of the world'

CHRIS Rock will make £2million in the wake of being slapped by Will Smith at the Oscars. Insiders said the comedian was being inundated with big money offers for his first interview, with Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres both pitching for Chris’ first words.

Look who’s joining the fun at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas? CBS announced today that Lady Gaga will perform Sunday at the 64th Annual Grammys.

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TIPPING Point fans were forced to "switch off" minutes into Thursday's episode for one "frustrating" reason. ITV viewers were ready to tune in for another dose of the coin machine game show - but fans immediately noticed that it was a repeat and were left fuming.

Not even Ben Stiller is immune from embarrassing himself in front of one of his heroes.

Maisie Smith has reportedly landed a lucrative new television gig after quitting her longtime role on EastEnders last year. While the 20 year old isn't quite done with her soap days, as a first look for her return cameo has been released, it appears she has been exploring other on-screen opportunities. And according to The Sun Online, the actress will soon be starring alongside presenters Alison Hammond and Vernon Kay on the reboot of the show Friends Like These.The gameshow was initially hosted by best friends Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly for two years on BBC before Ian Wright took over until 2003.

JOSIE Gibson stepped in at the last minute to cover Holly Willoughby on today's This Morning - but many viewers had the same concern. The bubbly host joined Phillip Schofield for the latest edition of the daytime staple after Holly came down with Covid, but fans took to Twitter to comment on her nerves.

Phil Vickery warmed This Morning viewers' hearts today after he was pulled into a heartwarming group embrace with Phillip Schofield and Josie Gibson to celebrate the hosts were finally allowed to return to the live studio kitchen for the first time in two years.The TV chef, 60, was introducing his 'Pimp My Chips' cooking segment on the popular ITV show when he was interrupted by Phillip Schofield, who said: "Can I just say? This is the first time we've stood in the kitchen for two years!" "So we can do this, can't we?" chef Phil asked before leaning over and throwing an arm around the presenter's shoulder.The show's host, who was joined by Josie Gibson after Holly Willoughby tested positive for Covid-19, beamed with excitement at not having to social distance from his co-stars anymore and replied: "I assume we're allowed to do that!" Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Josie then dragged the pair into a giggling huddle with Phillip Schofield exclaiming: "Group hug!" and chef Phil joking: "We'll all be off next week!" Prior to this, covid-19 restrictions meant that the show's hosts were forced to keep a safe distance away from the studio kitchen, as well as from the guest chefs who joined them to show off their culinary skills.The presenters were becoming used to being perched on the This Morning sofa watching the cooks whip up delicious delicacies from several metres away, with tasters being passed over to them to try.

MAISIE Smith has bagged a huge new TV job after quitting EastEnders. The 20-year-old star left the BBC soap after playing Tiffany Butcher for 13 years.

Ant Middleton has spoken out about his time in prison and noted how he will "fail until the day he dies".

This Morning stars Josie Gibson and Phillip Schofield got themselves into a total pickle on Monday's edition of the show as the latter presenter nearly ended up sitting on his co-host's lap. It all began with Josie, 37, making a hilarious blunder and blocking 59 year old Phillip into the corner of the sofa so that he had no choice but to half sit on her as they plonked down together at the same time. The awkward mishap occurred as all viewers could see on the screen was the scheduling for what was coming up on the show, but in the background they could hear Josie, who was filling in for Holly Willoughby, saying "oh sorry" to her colleague.

Phillip Schofield sent a message to his co-host Holly Willoughby as she's forced to miss the show.

Josie Gibson has stepped up to fill in for Holly Willoughby, after the presenter was forced to pull out of her hosting duties on Monday. Big Brother star Josie, 37, is hosting the ITV daytime show alongside Phillip Schofield after Holly, 41, tested positive for Covid-19. ITV confirmed to OK! Josie would be filling in for Holly shortly before she appeared on screen.

ITV This Morning star Alison Hammond was left mortified by a blunder on Friday's show as she hosted alongside Dermot O'Leary. The pair were quizzing a nightclub owner over why he was selling chunks of his carpet. Alison and Dermot welcomed Simon Jackson onto the show today.

Rebel Wilson has issued a cheeky swipe at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The Australian actress took aim at the Sussexes on ITV This Morning todau. Rebel mocked the Duke of Sussex, aged 37, and his wife during an interview with Alison Hammond.

Josie Gibson has shared the heartbreaking news that her nan has passed away.

Alison Hammond recently gave fans a glimpse inside her stunning home, after having her kitchen completely transformed. This Morning host Alison, 47, shared a video on her Instagram Stories showing off her swanky new kitchen over at her home in Birmingham, where she lives with her 17-year-old son Aiden. The star, who recently broke down in tears on This Morning while opening up about her battle with obesity, rarely posts snaps of her abode, but couldn't resist showing her one million followers her new kitchen.

THIS Morning host Alison Hammond has revealed her amazing kitchen makeover in a positive boost after sad scenes saw her break down live on air. The presenter, 47, showcased her room's new look on her TikTok page, first capturing the blank canvas and empty space with the only feature a light on the ceiling.

Josie Gibson has recently been taking to the main stage on This Morning, hosting alongside bestie Alison Hammond, and fans have been delighted to see the star's efforts. After years of presenting occasional segments on the hit ITV show, Josie has stepped up to host entire episode in recent months, featuring alongside Philip Schofield, Holly Willoughby and her best pal Alison. In our new interview celebrating International Women's Day, the mum of one told OK! she's learned so much from one This Morning host in particular, after admitting she felt "nervous as hell." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Great British Bake Off star Laura Adlington has taken to Instagram to share a moving post about obesity following Alison Hammond revelations on This Morning. Laura, 32, was a finalist in the BBC show in 2020, and has openly admitted to her 208k followers that Alison’s open chat about the topic left her in tears.The reality star took to her Instagram share a picture on Alison in tears on the ITV show and a video of the moment Alison broke down when discussing the delicate issue. Laura wrote: “Today I watched in tears as @alisonhammond55 talked about her struggle with her weight on This Morning.

BAKE Off star Laura Adlington has revealed how she was left in tears after watching Alison Hammond break down live on telly. The 47-year-old TV star was consoled by co-hosts Dermot O'Leary and agony aunt Deidre Sanders after she bravely spoke about her battle with obesity on This Morning.

Dermot O’Leary has expressed the pride he feels in his This Morning co-host Alison Hammond after she broke down in tears talking about the treatment of people with obesity. On Friday’s edition of the ITV programme, a caller phoned up the show to share their concern for their daughter, who they explained was struggling with eating issues and overeating, despite attempts to seek medical help. The story left Alison visibly moved, as she opened up on how she has ‘had obesity all my life’ and emphasised that obesity is a disease.

THIS Morning fans' hearts went out to Alison Hammond today when she broke down on air speaking about her battle with obesity. The star sobbed that she has been coping with her weight "all my life" explaining: "It's a disease - you can't help it." Alison, 47 - one of the best-loved presenters on TV - very rarely discusses her pain over the subject.

This Morning was trying to impress the social media generation during the last episode of the week.

Alison Hammond had to be consoled by her co-stars as she hosted This Morning.

This Morning star Alison Hammond was comforted by her co-host Dermot O’Leary after she broke down in tears live on air while discussing obesity. During a viewer call-in about the subject on Friday 4 March’s episode, Alison, 47, became visibly emotional, as she reflected on her own weight battle and described it as a “disease”.

Alison Hammond was reduced to tears on Friday 4 March while hosting This Morning during the show's Dear Deidre segment. A viewer called to chat to Deidre Sanders about her daughter's eating disorder, and the hardships the family were facing as a result. Alison, 47, then proceeded to speak about her own battles, where she called on the NHS to do more for those with obesity as she called it a "disease".

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield shared their delight as they received some special gifts from Alison Hammond.

This Morning presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield shared the touching presents that their co-star Alison Hammond had gifted them recently. A short film of Alison, 47, in Portugal exploring the local cuisine and wine aired on the hit ITV morning show, before it cut back to the co-hosts in the studio.