ALISON Hammond has posted a tribute to Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford after replacing them on This Morning. It comes after the news was confirmed yesterday that the TV personality, 45, and Dermot O'Leary, 47, will take over from the Friday morning slot on the daytime show at the beginning of next year.
Back in September it was reported that the married couple's jobs were at risk amid an ITV diversity drive. Then last month rumours arose that the pair were being dropped from the ITV show as producers wanted to attract a younger audience.
But now the news is finally out, Alison posted a touching tribute to Eamonn and Ruth with a touching tweet, saying it's "an honour" to replace them.
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