ITV This Morning viewers applaud presenter shake-up as Dermot O'Leary is replaced by Craig Doyle

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This Morning viewers who tune in on a Friday are used to seeing Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond present whilst Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield take their routine day off.

But fans of the ITV show have today been treated to a new face as Dermot O'Leary, 49, is missing from his usual slot. Irish TV presenter Craig Doyle, who known for his work on BBC, ITV and BT Sport, is stepping in Dermot's shoes and his return to the show is very much welcomed by fans.

Craig made his This Morning host debut during the May Bank Holiday and his appearance went down a treat with This Morning viewers.

Craig has previously presented competition segments on the programme, but it was on May 2 when he replaced Dermot for the first time with a full appearance alongside Alison Hammond. READ MORE: ITV Good Morning Britain viewers in tears as they hail Rugby League star Rob Burrow a 'true inspiration' While the reason for Dermot's absence hasn't been revealed, fans are more than happy to see Craig after they begged for him to become a permanent host following his last stint on the show.