This Morning fans respond as new hosts 'confirmed' after Holly Willoughby exit

Autumn weather is in full swing, and many people may be thinking about updating their wardrobe accordingly with some cosy knits.

Emmerdale legend Samantha Giles, who is famed for her role as Bernice Blackstock on the ITV soap, has confirmed she is departing the programme after 25 years although has kept the details of her exit quiet from viewers.

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.

Gyles Brandreth has revealed he was asked to join this year's I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! cast as a last-minute addition, but would never do the show because he is terrified of it.The new series of the ITV reality hit fronted by Ant and Dec is due to launch this autumn and will see a group of celebrities sent to live in an Australian jungle camp where they will take on daring challenges. Speaking about the series on Friday's This Morning, Gyles admitted that he had been asked a number of times to take part over the years - including earlier this week.

Emmerdale favourite Samantha Giles has announced she will be leaving the ITV soap later this year. The actress, who plays Bernice Blackstock, made her first appearance in Emmerdale over 25 years ago, but has confirmed she's now departing the soap for good.

Emmerdale star Samantha Giles has officially been able to confirm she is leaving the show after 25 years. It has been rumoured for a while that the actress, known for playing Bernice Blackstock in the ITV soap, will be saying farewell to the fictional Yorkshire village this year.

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.

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.

The Great British Bake Off was back on Wednesday night following a schedule shake-up which meant it was moved from its usual Tuesday night slot as the remaining bakers got to work in the tent for the iconic chocolate week.

The Great British Bake Off's Chocolate Week saw the bakers struggle in the tent on a hot day - but some fans complained it was "unfair". Tash was unable to continue in the technical challenge after feeling dizzy and was advised to leave.

A huge presenting star has confirmed he is officially 'in talks' with bosses at ITV on taking over the role of presenting Dancing On Ice following Holly Willoughby's shock exit from This Morning last week which has left her future on television unclear.

It’s hard to believe it’s been three years since Coronavirus struck, with the first UK lockdown now just a solemn memory for many of us – but one rising star who made the most of being stuck inside is TikTok sensation, GK Barry.The 23 year old star shot to fame at the height of the pandemic, with her irreverent videos and charming personality soon winning over legions of fans on the social media platform. In fact, she proved to be so popular with fans, that she racked up over one million followers in just over a year, despite being limited in the type of content she could actually produce in lockdown.

Top TV bosses are worried that the cancellation of daytime soap Doctors after 23 years could mean a "vital stepping stone" for newcomers in the industry is lost. The BBC announced on Wednesday, 18 October, that the long-standing series, which revolves around the doctors and staff at a busy Midlands GP practice, will conclude.

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.

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

This Morning viewers were left taken aback by Shayne Ward as he reunited with his former Coronation Street co-star to appear on the programme. The singer-turned-actor was live in the ITV daytime show's studio on Tuesday (October 17) alongside Catherine Tyldesley.

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.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nigel Harman and Katya Jones revealed they “cut” their “training short” to be on The One Show, where they also took on some wise words passed on from ITV royalty Alison Hammond. As the dancers enter week five of the dance competition, where the expectations are getting higher and higher, the duo were asked about their training schedule.

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.

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.

This Morning viewers were forced to “switch off” during today’s show as they aired a special segment all about a terrifying clown. For the last three years around Halloween, someone dresses up as Pennywise from the horror film IT, and goes around the Scottish village of Skelmorlie, surprising the residents.

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.

Fans appear to share the same concern as Davina McCall confirms the fate of her new show My Mum Your Dad. The series launched last month and saw grown-up kids nominate their single parents to head into a luxury country retreat in the hope of finding love later in life.

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.

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.