ITV This Morning told to 'give' hosting job to other duo as Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield disappear again

Eamonn Holmes' agent has denied claims the TV star was axed from his Friday slot on ITV show This Morning because “viewers didn't want to watch him anymore”. The 62 year old, alongside his wife, Ruth Langsford have been replaced from hosting the Friday shows by Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary. ITV's decision decision to replace him reportedly followed ITV bosses carrying out extensive analysis which revealed that Eamonn’s popularity had waned, The Mail on Sunday has claimed.

THIS Morning bosses axed Eamonn Holmes from his coveted presenting position at ITV after research found that he was unpopular with viewers. The veteran presenter blasted station bosses in a recent interview with the Daily Mail, accusing them of being "sly" and hypocritical over his departure.

Former Family Fortunes presenter Vernon Kay, 47, has shared whether he'd return to the hit ITV show and what he said to new host Gino D'Acampo. Vernon had a long stint on the show, after first starting his hosting duties in 2006. And despite his popularity as the host, the star told OK! he has no plans to return to the show.

scenes details about the pair's lives away from public view. Although Dec, 46, has kept many details of his personal life extremely private, there are a few details about his life away from Ant that he has indeed opened up about. To start at the beginning, Dec was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1975 and is one of seven children.

Eamonn Holmes broke his silence on Saturday after a scathing new interview he gave about ITV and his former This Morning co-star Phillip Schofield was released.MORE: Ruth Langsford talks Eamonn Holmes's shock exit - and reveals future on This Morning and Loose WomenThe TV presenter spoke to Daily Mail's Weekend magazine about his former employer and called out Phillip for "snubbing" his wife, Ruth Langsford after he cut her off during a trailer for Loose Women on This Morning in 2019.WATCH: Eamonn Holmes fights back tears during emotional TV momentDefending Ruth, Eamonn told the magazine: "Phillip is renowned for snubbing people. He's very passive-aggressive. It's up to Ruth to say how she felt, but I was feeling hurt for her.

Ruth Langsford, 61, and Eamonn Holmes, 62, have been together since the 1990s. Now, in a new interview, Eamonn has defended his wife over an on-air moment with Phillip Schofield.Eamonn shared how he felt about a moment Ruth had seemingly been cut short on This Morning.Back in 2019, Ruth had been in the middle of a trailer for Loose Women when she was cut short.Before she could finish, Phillip cut in and said: “Guys, we are going to have to stop you.

This Morning host Holly Willoughby recently enjoyed a brisk walk as she enjoyed her break from This Morning.The 41-year-old presenter looked fresh faced as she took a stroll while listening to the How to Fail with Elizabeth Day podcast. She went on to quote the podcast's guest on the episode, Brene Brown, in view of her 7.6million followers.Brene said: who said: "If you don't toot your horn, then get out of the band."The quote appeared to resonate with Holly who went on to say: "She was saying how us as women don't fly our own flag because we're just too embarrassed about it all and don't want to be seen as too pushy or 'one of those women'."So because of this podcast, which has just inspired me, I want to say thank you for everything to do with Wylde Moon, which has been an enormous success."The perfume seems to have gone into your hearts and handbags.

Holly Willoughby is making the most of her children's half-term holiday, taking some time off from her This Morning presenting duties. The presenter, who turned 41 last week, gave fans an intimate glimpse inside her "night in" on Friday evening.MORE: Holly Willoughby shows off room filled with birthday balloons in ultimate surprise for her 41stTaking to Instagram, Holly shared a flawless selfie of herself looking fresh-faced whilst unwinding with a glass of white wine.WATCH: Holly Willoughby opens up about suffering from hair loss after pregnancyIn her caption, she referenced Storm Eunice by writing: "The calm after the storm… [heart emoji] necklace of joy… layered or the star of the show… diamond moonflower necklace @wyldemoon x @kirstielemarque #ad #sparkles wine… models own."MORE: Holly Willoughby shares intimate bedtime photo amid This Morning breakREAD: Holly Willoughby reveals special bond with daughter Belle in rare family commentFans were quick to comment, with one stating: "Holly you look amazing and very beautiful and a very gorgeous woman." Another remarked: "Beautiful as always." A third post read: "Absolutely beautiful, stunning pretty lady!"The post comes days after Holly shared an adorable snap of her son Chester's sweet Valentine's Day card, addressed to their Golden Retriever named Bailey.

Eamonn Holmes has reignited his feud with Phillip Schofield as he called the This Morning presenter "passive aggressive".The 62 year old presenter didn't hold back as he discussed his and wife Ruth Langsford's role change on the IT daytime show and her rumoured feud with Phillip. Eamonn's wife Ruth was rumoured to filed an official complaint about Phillip and claimed he caused a "toxic" atmosphere on the show. Months later it was announced Eamonn and Ruth would no longer be hosting their Friday slots on This Morning.

Eamonn Holmes has branded ITV bosses "sly" and "hypocritical" following his departure from the channel. The GB News presenter, 61, has claimed the broadcaster had no wanted to announce his exit due its effects on viewing figures so made it look like it was his decision to leave.It was announced in November last year that Eamonn was leaving ITV after hosting This Morning for 15 years alongside his wife Ruth Langsford.However, the Irish star has revealed about the real reasons for his departure had not been clearly explained.He told Daily Mail's Weekend magazine: "No one explained anything to me."I’m all for TV companies being able to choose who works for them, but it would be nice if you were told why you were going.“They’re sly.

EAMONN Holmes has branded former This Morning colleague Phillip Schofield "passive aggressive" and slammed ITV for axing him and wife Ruth Langsford. The star reignited his feud with Phil two years after Ruth, 61, made an official complaint about him to TV bosses. Belfast-born Eamonn, 62, and his wife were replaced with Alison Hammond and Dermott O'Leary after 14 years hosting This Morning on Fridays, and during the holidays, in a brutal diversity drive.

HOLLY Willoughby enjoyed a glass of wine on Friday night as she celebrated the success of her website Wylde Moon. The Dancing On Ice host was fresh faced in a selfie on Instagram, and modelled a dainty gold chain with tiny charms from her collection.

This Morning presenter Alison Hammond has admitted struggling with being a "bigger girl" since her teenage years, but argued that her size should not define her.She addressed the issue while talking to Holly Willoughby as part of her Wylde Moon website's podcast."Everyone knows I'm a big girl, leave me alone!" Alison challenged.Holly analysed: "People would say to you: 'Oh you look nice, have you lost weight?' and they'd sort of couple those two things together."What that did was make you feel that being smaller has more value in our society."That's the message that you're sending by saying that," she frowned disapprovingly.The 47-year-old concurred, adding: "Another thing I get is people saying, 'You look a lot slimmer in real life!'""I get that all the time," Holly sympathised in response."Is that what I've become? Is my size that important? Does being smaller really make me a better person?" Alison quizzed."I personally think I'm alright whatever size I am, and I've been a lot of different sizes. I've got a wardrobe full of different clothes that are different sizes."Look, I'm still the same person - a size smaller, or two sizes smaller, or a size bigger - I'm exactly the same sort of person!"Obviously, I am a big girl so it's interesting to see, if I do lose weight, how [people's attitudes] change towards me, purely from me getting smaller."It's such a sad case - we all need to look within ourselves and stop doing that.

Dancing on Ice bosses fear the show might not air on Sunday due to Storm Eunice.The ITV series hosted by Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby is filmed on the very open and windy Bovingdon Airfield in Herts.Crews are worried their production cabins and marquees on site may get damaged or even blown away by the storms.Producers are concerned the show - which has celebrity skaters Bez, Brendan Cole and Kimberly Wyatt among the line-up - may suffer the same fate of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! last year.When Storm Arwen struck, the gales caused £1 million worth of destruction to production areas at Gwryth Castle in Wales.As a result, Ant and Dec were forced to take their show off air for three nights.Dancing On Ice chiefs are now panicking that this latest storm might do the same.One crew member said: "We are bracing ourselves."A show source said however: "We are monitoring the situation and have altered training times as the health and safety of our cast and crew is paramount."But we are confident that it won't affect the show.

Geordie duo Ant and Dec are back with another series of Saturday Night Takeaway.

This Morning underwent an unexpected shake-up during Friday's instalment of the ITV daytime show (February 18) as presenters Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond left the regular studio. Instead, the Friday duo went to the Saturday Night Takeaway stage in another area of the ITV lot where they met up with NTA legends and presenting duo Ant and Dec for a chat.

This Morning presenter Alison Hammond left Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly in tears with a naughty 'pillows' joke during the latest show.Friday's episode of the ITV programme saw Alison and Dermot O'Leary interview the iconic duo ahead of the return of Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway this weekend.During the interview, Ant and Dec discussed their 'paranoia' about being pranked themselves after duping so many of their celebrity pals across the series - leading to the hysterical moment.Dec said: "The worst time is when you have a bad massage or treatment or something and you're in a state of undress and you're like, 'oh my god. This is an undercover job'."Gesturing a massage motion, Ant added: "When the thumb just reaches a little bit too close to you know what.

This Morning fans have been in for a treat this week on the show as they have got to enjoy five full days of Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary carrying out hosting duties. The duo have been standing in for usual hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield whilst they enjoy their half-term break from the show.

Dancing on Ice star has been frozen out after asking a member of the cast on a date - and getting rejected.This has now caused a rather frosty atmosphere backstage on the ITV show.A source said: “It’s been very awkward when everyone comes together and these two have to see one another.”TV chiefs thought romance might finally be in the air for the latest series.One of the familiar faces on the show had their eye on someone.We know the identities of the pair but are keeping mum to spare their blushes.The smitten star thought they would follow their heart and decided to ask the person they fancied out to dinner.But sadly it didn’t go the way they had planned.They got rejected straight away.It did not take long for the gossip to reach the other members of the ice cast and the judges.An insider said: “It happened very early on in the run. This person had the hots for a co star but when they invited them on a date they got a resounding - No!“It’s a shame.

Holly Willoughby went makeup-free as she took the opportunity walking her dog Bailey in the forest to share a rare moment of pride for her new lifestyle brand Wylde Moon and all its accomplished in the first few months.The This Morning presenter, who surprised everyone when she launched her new venture last year, beamed in the crisp winter air as she strolled along through the woods. Wearing her blonde bob clipped back and a long black puffa jacket to fend off the chill, the 40 year old mum-of-three showed off her natural skin for the camera. "Good morning," she smiled.

Josie Gibson has posted a message of concern for Rylan Clark, after the presenter had been recently spending some time in hospital. The TV personality, 37, took to Twitter to send her well wishes to Rylan, after he recently revealed he’d been taken to hospital last week for an unspecified cause . Alongside a string of heart emojis, Josie wrote: “I am sending so much love to one of the nicest men in showbiz @Rylan you are so loved, so bloody gorgeous and more importantly you have a beautiful heart.” Under her post, other commenters chimed in, with one writing: “we hope you [Rylan] are ok.