This Morning fans all say same thing as Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary take over from Holly and Phillip

ALEX Scott broke down in tears as she opened up about her dark past while discussing her memoir on This Morning. The former Arsenal star has released How (Not) to Be Strong, which reveals her tough upbringing for the first time. Despite writing the book herself, Alex says speaking about her traumatic childhood with an "abusive, alcoholic father" in interviews has been the toughest part.

Holly Willoughby has a brand new deal with Marks & Spencer, said to be worth a seven figure sum. The host’s impressive new venture with the retail giant follows recent backlash received for “skipping the queue” to see the Queen Lying-In-State last month. Holly’s M&S deal comes as her co-host Phillip Scofield’s £1 million contract with We Buy Any Car has ended.

difficult few weeks in the public eye, Holly Willoughby has received some good news! The This Morning host has extended her contract with M&S.MORE: Holly Willoughby shares rare glimpse inside beautiful family kitchenA spokesperson for M&S told MailOnline: "We have extended our contract with Holly, and we will continue to work with her." It has been reported that the 41-year-old will continue to be the high street brand's ambassador for at least two more years.WATCH: Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield break silence on 'queue jumping' controversyThe news comes shortly after Holly - along with co-host Phillip Schofield - faced a substantial amount of public backlash over claims they skipped the queue for the Queen's lying in state.MORE: ITV confirm Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield will not lose jobs over queue jump controversySEE: Holly Willoughby shares coping mechanism for surviving stressful timesLast week, ITV confirmed that the two hosts will not lose their jobs. Dame Carolyn McCall, who is the chief executive of ITV, said that their jobs at the broadcaster are safe, but revealed that both presenters were not "feeling great" about the situation.As programme bosses previously confirmed, the daytime presenters were given a separate access line for media to enter Westminster Hall and film a segment for the popular show that aired the day after the Queen's funeral.However, despite this, both Holly and Phil have been targeted on social media over claims they jumped the hours-long public queue.

The woman behind a petition to get Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield axed from This Morning has said it's "destroying" her.

Phillip Schofield’s £1million We Buy Any Car advertising deal has come to an end after five years. Just days ago fans noticed that the TV presenter’s image had been removed from the brand’s social media pages, despite having been the voice and face of the company's advert for the last few years.

This Morning had the presenters in stitches as she revealed her plans for her winnings. Irish woman Mary, 74, was the lucky winner of the Dosh on your Doorstep competition on Friday’s episode, which saw Josie Gibson appear at her house with a series of quiz questions. The winner was in top form right from the start, as she doubled over with laughter seeing Josie run up to her disguised as a telephone box – and things got even more bizarre from there.

THIS Morning viewers said Alison Hammond looked "unbelievable" as she jived around the studio with Dermot O'Leary today. The 47-year-old returned to host alongside Dermot on Friday and looked incredible in a red blazer suit and sleek hair and very glam make-up.

Phillip Schofield isn't known for his social media presence but the presenter has broken his Instagram silence for the first time since facing backlash alongside his co-star and close friend Holly Willoughby. The This Morning stars were accused of jumping the public queue to see the Queen lying in state.

Gino D'Acampo didn't hide his feelings when he joined in on Stacey Solomon's appearance on This Morning. The Italian chef was back on the ITV daytime show after a couple of months break and he made sure to bring the chaos back with him.

GINO D'Acampo hit out at This Morning's strict rules on hosts plugging their products as Stacey Solomon appeared on the show. Stacey, 32, sat down with hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on Thursday's episode of the ITV programme to talk about her new book, Tap to Tidy at Pickle Cottage.

TV star Stacey Solomon appeared as a guest on ITV This Morning today amidst rumours she and husband Joe Swash are being courted by ITV as "potential replacements" for presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield "when the time comes". Stacey, 32, and Joe, 40, are thought to be being lined up as potential future hosts of the ITV daytime show when the long-serving current hosts eventually step down.The discussion comes amid queue-gate - the name given to the controversy surrounding Holly, 41, and Phil, 60, allegedly jumping the hours long queue in Westminster Hall while the Queen was lying in state.

This Morning descended into chaos today as Gino D'Acampo took over presenting from Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.

He's officially been away from This Morning for months and so Gino D'Acampo didn't want to return quietly. The Italian chef took a break from appearing in the ITV daytime show's kitchen earlier this year.

Gino D'Acampo has spent months away from This Morning but he's back - and the chaos has come with him. The Italian chef took a break from appearing in the ITV daytime show's kitchen earlier this year as he spent his summer in Sardina.

Holly Willoughby has shared a heart warming post on Instagram wishing her son, Chester, a happy birthday.The This Morning presenter uploaded a blurry snap as she embraced her now eight year old son in a loving cuddle and wrote a touching message to the birthday boy. Holly captioned the post: "Early morning blurry snuggles with the birthday boy… Happy 8th Birthday Chester…we love you so very much." The picture gave fans a rare glimpse inside the family home as the proud mum-of-three snuggled up to her youngest.

Holly Willoughby looked emotional as she melted her fans' hearts with a photo of herself and her rarely seen youngest son. The This Morning host took to Instagram early on Thursday morning (September 29) as she shared a priceless hug with Chester on his birthday.

Holly Willoughby is celebrating her youngest son Chester's eighth birthday!The This Morning star took to Instagram on Thursday morning to celebrate her little boy. WATCH: Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield break silence on 'queue jumping' controversyShe shared the sweetest photo showing mother and son having an early morning cuddle together, with Holly shutting her eyes as she wrapped her arms around him."Early morning blurry snuggles with the birthday boy," she wrote.

This Morning viewers made their feelings heard as they hit out at the show's 'traumatising' opening. Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield returned to the latest episode of the show on Wednesday (September 28).

During a time of financial crisis there is one person that many people turn to for advice - and that is Martin Lewis. The Money Saving Expert founder often offers reliable, up-to-date guidance for those struggling in the midst of the cost of living crisis, but today (September 28) it appeared the finance guru became lost for words.

Susanna Reid battled to step in and break up a debate which included singing on today's Good Morning Britain. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV news programme on Wednesday (September 28) alongside Ed Balls.