ITV Emmerdale star Gemma Atkinson confirms reason she won't return to soap

Gemma Atkinson has been praised again this week as she shared some more natural, yet glam, snaps to her Instagram.

This Morning tried something slightly new today but it's fair to say it left some viewers completely baffled. Friday's show saw Alison Hammond return to hosting duties alongside Dermot O'Leary after presenting Thursday's edition of the ITV daytime show alongside Phillip Schofield while Holly Willoughby was off due to Covid.

This Morning stars Phillip Schofield and Alison Hammond decided to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with cheeky pints on their ITV set.The bubbly TV co-stars were seen smiling with two pints of Guinness in their hands on Thursday (March 17) to honour the annual Irish event of St Patrick's Day.Taking to Instagram, Alison shared a sweet snap of her standing next to Phil, who looked smart for the screen with a white collar shirt.Alison, 47, glammed up the room in a plunging leopard print top which she revealed was from ASOS, topping off the look with a pair of shoes from Yours Clothing.The presenting pair were standing just in front of an Irish flag and some white, green and orange bunting to match the national flag colours.Enjoying the festivities, Alison said: "Happy St Patrick’s Day" as she thanked her stylists for the look.Crediting the brands and beauty gurus, she added: "@thismorning dress from @asos_loves_curve shoes @yoursclothing@davidobrien75@makeupbymikey @hairbymichellesultan"Alison's adoring fans loved the stout-related snap, and many flattered the star in the comments as they wished her a happy St.

Gemma Atkinson, 37, is known most recently for starring in Hollyoaks after joining the show again this year.The former Strictly Come Dancing star attended a photoshoot in Manchester today, documenting her near wardrobe malfunction on Instagram.Gemma posted a series of videos this morning to her Instagram story in view of her 1.7 million followers.At first you can see Gemma at her home as she works out and sorts out her daughter, Mia, for nursery.Then the story jumps to Gemma all dressed up at the Manchester photoshoot.The actress looks stunning in a green two-piece suit and a black silk cami top.She styled the outfit with a gold star necklace and wore her blond tresses in a waved look.In the video, she shows herself and her makeup artist, when she begins: "I'm on a shoot today...."Gemma then screams "OOOOO" as her top begins to fall down, however, she catches it before a serious wardrobe malfunction takes place.She then began the story again, as she said: "I'm on a shoot today.Sheila's done my hair and makeup."So she will do a little post later with the product list, and it's all animal free."I'm holding this up because it's a bit big. Arabella has done all the styling for me."Gemma took to Instagram Monday to laugh at a letter she had written to her uncle when she was younger.Her uncle, Clive, dropped off some bits to her house from her childhood, that included a letter she wrote to him at 13-years-old.She began to read the card: "Dear Clive, my uncle Clive, thank you very much for your card."P.s.

Alison Hammond got an extra day on This Morning this week as she filled in for Covid-stricken Holly Willoughby. The presenter, who usually presents the ITV daytime show on a Friday, joined Phillip Schofield on Thursday's show after Jose Gibson stepped in to Holly's shoes for the rest of the week.

There was a sigh of relief at the end of the latest episode of Emmerdale when it was revealed Dawn Fletcher hadn't risked her and her family's future. Earlier this week fans of the ITV soap saw Dawn and new husband Billy pay her ex-Alex a visit in a bid to get him to agree to let Billy adopt the former couple's son, Lucas.

There were tears for Abi Webster on Coronation Street as husband Kevin made a reappearance as she waited for news on her baby son. Abi - and viewers - were shocked last week when she gave birth to a surprise baby, a boy she has since named Alife, at 28 weeks pregnant.

Coronation Street actress Rebecca Ryan, who plays Weatherfield’s damaged Lydia Chambers, has confessed she didn’t realise how manipulative her character is until she watched herself back on screen. Soap star Rebecca, 30, has been front and centre of the ITV show since arriving on the cobbles to make Adam Barlow’s (Sam Robertson) life hell. After inventing a story that the pair were enjoying an affair behind his partner Sarah’s (Tina O’Brien) back, she successfully driven a wedge between the couple.

This Morning fans were left with plenty to say after the UK's Eurovision entry for 2022 appeared on the show. It was announced last week that TikTok star Sam Ryder has been chosen to represent the country at the Eurovision Song Contest which is taking place in Turin, Italy, in May.

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

Judi Love has opened up about her fears for refugees fleeing Ukraine and has said she tries not to have the news on too much in front of her children as she doesn't want to frighten them. "I don’t want them to be scared, but it is, of course, terrifying," the Loose Women star says. In her latest OK! column, the Loose Women panelist also reflects on her exciting International Women's Day project and shares her thoughts on Piers Morgan's latest TV plans.

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...

Hollyoaks fans went wild on Tuesday's E4 episode as Gemma Atkinson returned as her iconic character Lisa Hunter after 16 years. The former Emmerdale star, 37, left the hit Channel 4 soap in 2006 after first joining in 2001 and the latest first look episode marked her comeback to the Chester suburb.

in the village, the Dingles come together in shock. Charity pays a visit to Sam and Lydia who encourage to make up with Chas.

ITV This Morning star Josie Gibson has apologised for numerous gaffes on Tuesday's show. As she stepped in to host instead of Holly Willoughby again, Josie was left saying sorry for a blunder. On Instagram, Phillip Schofield - her co host - shared a cheeky compilation of all her gaffes.

Gemma Atkinson has taken to Instagram to hit back at criticism over her latest clothing collection.The Strictly Come Dancing star, 37, was questioned over why the range isn't more inclusive and didn't carry garments in "tall" sizes.Taking to Instagram yesterday, the star revealed her excitement over her latest In The Style collection in view of her 1.7 million followers.Standing next to a rack of all her newest clothing, Gemma said: "Just finished the shoot, all the new gear is here lined up."You're going to love this, we've gone for basically the stuff that you loved in the last range, we've just altered the colours so it's more spring, summer vibes."We've got the orange a pop of colour, we've done a thinner legging for those who don't want to train but want to wear a legging in the day," she added, while holding up the sportswear.Addressing the diverse variety of fabric, Gemma went on: "So we've got all different types of materials, the longer top as well and it's cut out at the back."So yeah, we've covered pretty much everything."We've got the zip detail again," Gemma said while holding up a sports bra and revealing the date for when the collection launches.She also left a question box for her followers to find out more about the new range.Earlier today, the star finally got round to responding to her curious fans' questions.Posing in the range, Gemma looked stunning as she modelled her latest collection.However, one Instagram user questioned the Strictly star over why the range is not more inclusive.They wrote in: "Why is there not a tall range please?"Our options are very limited already!"Responding, Gemma reassured them that having a tall range was something she would be considering in the future.She replied: "I'm

Gemma Atkinson will return to Hollyoaks village as Lisa Hunter tonight (March 15).Best known for playing Lisa in Channel 4 hit soap in the early noughties, fans saw her character involved in a number of hard-hitting storylines focusing on issues like bullying and self-harm. After going on to appear in Emmerdale as Carly Hope, Gemma became a household name and waltzed onto our screens when she appeared as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017.

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.

ITV This Morning star Phillip Schofield issued an apology live on air on Tuesday as he hosted alongside Josie Gibson. Schofe, aged 59, welcomed Colin back onto the show with his giant potato.

ITV Good Morning Britain made a radical change on Monday - after Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid swapped their desk for STOOLS. Fans of the show were left confused to see Richard and Susanna in a different part of the studio. The GMB presenters were in the studio sat on stools during one segment.

ITV This Morning fans have been left baffled by a chip butty tutorial on today's show. Phil Vickery did the chip butty tutorial during Monday's episode. Phil said: "Now, the formula says to get the perfect chip butty.