Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley have announced they are taking a break from This Morning after joining as the show's new permanent hosts, telling viewers: "Thanks for having us." The pair were only appointed to the job in March but will now be off screens until September with a range of fill-in presenters including show favourite Craig Doyle taking their places on the series. Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary, who already host on Fridays, will begin the special summer shows from Monday July 15, with a mixture of tried-and-tested presenters taking their place.They include Josie Gibson, Craig Doyle, Rylan Clark, Rochelle Humes and Joel Dommett.
