Dancing On Ice viewers outraged by 'sexist' co-presenter shun as Holly Willoughby absent

THIS Morning has revealed there's another changing of the guard tomorrow - with Josie Gibson being replaced. The show has been fronted by the former Big Brother star and Phillip Schofield after Holly Willoughby was ruled out with Covid.

Phillip Schofield has given a fresh update on Holly Willoughby as she remains off This Morning.

Holly Willoughby has been unable to join her co-star Phillip Schofield on This Morning this week after a positive Covid-19 test. Josie Gibson has appeared on the ITV show to cover Holly after the star was forced to step away after she was left feeling unwell.Prior to Wednesday's This Morning, Lorraine welcomed Phillip and Josie on her screen via a video link as they spoke about what would be coming up on the ITV show schedule throughout the day.Lorraine had previously mentioned Holly having Covid as Phil opened up on the show and said that Holly was at home and looking after herself.Phil said: "She [Holly] is still taking care of herself, looking after herself; Josie's here," before sharing an update on what was coming up on the show.It's unclear when Holly will be back on screens, but Josie will be unable to join Phil on the sofa tomorrow as it has already been confirmed that she's covering the races with Alison Hammond.Josie, who has stepped in for Holly, often appears on the show for the segments away from the studios, but this week she's been firmly sat on the sofa.She's stepped in often over the last few months if either Phil or Holly have been off ill, with both the hosts contracting Covid-19 this year.Josie has become increasingly popular with viewers, with many fans calling for her to become a more regular fixture on the popular ITV show.Throughout the week many fans have taken to Twitter to share their love for the stand-in host.One user wrote: "Love Josie on This Morning, a breath of fresh air.

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Holly Willoughby has been forced to miss hosting duties on This Morning and Dancing on Ice after testing positive for coronavirus.Appearing on the This Morning sofa for the second day alongside Holly's temporary replacement Josie Gibson, co-host Phillip Schofield revealed he had reached out the 41-year-old star as she quarantines at home.Holly tested positive for Covid-19 over the weekend, just hours before she was gearing up to go on air to host Dancing on Ice.Phillip, 59, offered a health update to concerned ITV viewers during Tuesday's episode, revealing that Holly was doing "fine", but admitted she was "annoyed" over the situation.Phillip explained: "Holly obviously has still got rona, so sending her massive love and texting her throughout the day, checking she is okay."She's fine, just annoyed, so lots of love and get well soon."Phil addressed her absence from the show on Monday morning, telling fans: "Well we were absolutely convinced,, Holly and I, that having worked all the way through everything, that we might be immune. "And then it got me a few weeks ago, and over the weekend it's got Holly."So she's tested positive and she’s at home watching, and it's the weirdest thing in the world when you can't do it and you're watching it from homeFormer Big Brother winner Josie has previously stepped in for Willoughby at the last minute, back in November last year, when Willoughby came down with a stomach bug.Phillip said to Josie as they opened the show: "'This is a bit of a first! About an hour ago you were on your way to do our live competitions in Surrey.Gibson confessed: "I couldn't believe it...

ITV This Morning star Phillip Schofield has issued a health update on an "annoyed" Holly Willoughby. Holly, aged 41, is currently off the daytime TV favourite while she battles Covid.

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PHILLIP Schofield could not contain his annoyance as he declared Tuesday's Spin To Win a "disaster". The This Morning host was joined by Josie Gibson as they tried to help one viewer bag up to £3000.

She may be suffering from Covid-19 but Holly Willoughby has still been sharing style updates with fans, posting a snap of herself looking Spring ready in a stunning floral dress. The star, who has been absent from Dancing On Ice and ITV's This Morning since testing positive for coronavirus, has shared outfit inspiration with her 7.6million followers.

Phillip Schofield and Eammon Holmes' wife Ruth Langsford on today's episode of This Morning, when the presenter failed to so much as thank her for her contribution on the show.The claims come after Ruth made a formal complaint about Phillip interrupting her back in 2019, two years before Eamonn's exit from the ITV show.Phillip was presenting alongside Josie Gibson today, after Holly Willoughby bowed out of her usual early morning slot due to contracting Covid.While Holly was away, fans wondered whether sparks would fly between Phillip and Ruth.Some believed their suspicions had been proven right after catching sight of Ruth describing what would be coming up on Loose Women.After Phillip didn't thank Ruth for her input before moving on to the next segment, Twitter fans were quick to voice their feelings."Not even a 'thank you, Ruth' from our Phil. Fancy working in that atmosphere," one follower commented.Another, however, hit back: "We all know Phil and Ruth hate each other.

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.

She is the golden girl of ITV, fronting both This Morning and Dancing on Ice. So it's perhaps unsurprising that ITV bosses were sent into a 'tail spin' when Holly Willoughby revealed she had tested positive for Covid-19 this weekend. "ITV have been really careful to make sure their presenters are working in the most Covid safe was so it's a real blow that Holly tested positive," an ITV source told OK! They said the timing could not have been worse, coming as it did in the wake of Philip Schofield being forced to miss shows when he himself tested positive and Holly's period of absence while she filmed Wim Hof's Superstar Survival with comic Lee Mack.

Loose Women had the 'bleep' button at the ready as Joannie Taylor, aka Nan, appeared live on the show.

THIS Morning viewers couldn't help but notice a moment of tension between Phillip Schofield and Ruth Langsford. Hosting the show alongside Josie Gibson, who stepped in to replace Holly Willoughby after she caught Covid, Phil cut to Ruth for a brief of what was coming up on Loose Women.

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

DANCING On Ice has been hit with a "sexism" row after Phillip Schofield was allowed to host alone while Holly Willoughby was absent. Holly, 41, was forced to miss filming after testing positive for Covid, leaving viewers baffled when Phillip, 59, opened the show alone.

Dancing On Ice tensions were at an all time high on Sunday 13 March evening as the five remaining couples came head to head in the semi-finals.The jam-packed ITV show started off on a rocky note as Phillip Schofield was left presenting the show on his own after his co-host Holly Willoughby pulled out hours before as she tested positive with Covid-19. Luckily, he pulled out of the bag and went on without a hitch, while Dancing On Ice's Associate Creative Director Dan Whiston performed a stunning routine in the opening number.The popular programme had everything from Brendan Cole's unfortunate fall on the ice during his solo routine to a double elimination, which saw Connor Ball and Kye Whyte leaving the rink with their professional partners. And the emotional revelations before each couple's routine left many in tears, including judge Oti Mabuse.

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HOLLY Willoughby will be replaced by Josie Gibson on today's This Morning after she tested positive for Covid. Holly was forced to miss last night's Dancing on Ice semi final after catching the virus.

Fans of Dancing On Ice were left confused after tuning in to Sunday 14 March's episode when it became apparent that Phillip Schofield would be presenting the show alone. Holly Willoughby, who usually hosts the Sunday night extravaganza alongside her This Morning co-star, was forced to pull out last minute after testing positive for Covid-19.

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.