Phillip Schofield returns to This Morning as he leaves isolation after getting Covid

THIS Morning viewers were left scratching their heads as Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were missing from the show – again. The pair - who have both spent long periods off the show in recent weeks - were replaced today by Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary.

This Morning viewers have aired their frustrations that regular hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield are not presenting the ITV show this week. Best friends and co-hosts Holly, 40, and Phil, 59, are notably absent from This Morning, as they take their usual half-term break from 14-17 February. Instead, Friday presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary are fronting the popular morning show.This comes after Phil was forced to miss the programme when he tested positive for Covid-19, and Holly took a two week break as she filmed her upcoming BBC One series, Wim Hof's Superstar Survival.

This Morning viewers were left feeling joy after it was revealed that the wonderful Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary would be stepping in to cover Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield's absence. The normal duo are currently on their half term break from the show, so our Friday hosts have taken over for the week.

When we chat to Lorraine Kelly, she’s hiding in her husband Steve’s “wee den” upstairs in their London home so she can get a bit of peace and quiet. “We’ve got a full house because Rosie’s here and her wee boyfriend and her dog Ruby. So I’m up in the man cave,” she explains.

Phillip Schofield has shared the details of a love note left for him at Dancing on Ice.The presenter revealed that a secret admirer was leaving him love notes behind the scenes of the ITV skating show.Phillip hosted the show on Sunday night just hours before Valentine’s Day kicked off.Showing the love, someone working behind the scenes of the show left Phil an adorable note backstage.The 59-year-old star was much pleased with the revelation and took to social media to show off his message.On Sunday, Phil shared a photo of a heart-shaped red note that read: “If you were a chicken, you’d be impeck-able.”Thrilled at the message, Phil penned alongside the snap: “Loving the little notes posted anonymously backstage @dancingonice” – along with a heart face emoji.A second pic showed another note that said: “You are a ray of sunshine.”Phil then wrote: “On my dressing room door” – this time with two heart face emojis.Liberty Poole became the latest star to leave Dancing on Ice - but it didn't come without a surprising message backstage.The former Love Island star was gutted to get the axe from the ITV skating show on Sunday night (February 13) - along with her pro skating partner Joe Johnson.Liberty had suffered a nightmare night as she stumbled on the ice rink during her rollercoaster routine to Flo Rider's hit song Right Round.Although she managed to get back up in her feet and bagged 28 points out of 40 from the judges, it wasn't enough to save her at the end of the night.After being booted from the show, heartbroken Liberty took to Instagram to tell her fans she had been crying over the result.However, she was baffled by a message in a tissue that harked back to her days as a Nando's waitress.Chatting to her fans in a series

This Morning viewers had a lot to say on Monday morning as they tuned into the show.

This Morning fans were left in hysterics after Alison Hammond made a cheeky "bone in mouth" comment to Dermot O'Leary while he debuted his cooking skills.The pair were hosting the latest episode of the ITV show, taking over from regular presenters Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby on the first day of half-term.In celebration of Valentine's Day, Dermot stepped up to flaunt his culinary skills and prepared a romantic sea bass meal in the kitchen, when a naught comment from Alison caught viewers off guard.Of the fish, Alison said: "I don't want to have any bones."Once I have a bone in my mouth, as soon as I have that bone, it's over. It's game over and I put the meal down.

Alison Hammond has been gracing the This Morning stage more often than usual lately.The presenter has been covering Holly Willoughby while she films another show for the BBC and has also taken over Phillip Schofield’s duties while he was off with COVID-19. It has been confirmed she will also be covering for Holly and Phil once again while they are off this week for Half Term and we couldn’t be happier. Sitting alongside fellow presenter Dermot O’Leary, the star looked beautiful in a Valentine's Day themed outfit for a special romantic episode of This Morning.

DANCING on Ice fans have pleaded for bosses to bring back Stephen Mulhern after host Phillip Schofield returned to the ITV show. The In For A Penny host, 44, joined Holly Willoughby on the ITV show last Sunday after the 59-year-old This Morning star tested positive for Covid.

Liberty Poole has been eliminated in week five after losing the skate off. Oti Mabuse was the only judge the save the Love Island star after she performed once again, with Ashley Banjo, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean all voting to save Kye Whyte. Liberty’s exit comes after she took a tumble on the ice during her routine to Right Round by Flo Rida with her partner Joe Johnson.

Phillip Schofield returned to Dancing On Ice on Sunday night after he tested positive for coronavirus last week and was temporarily replaced by Stephen Mulhern.The presenter, 59, was reunited with Holly Willoughby, who wowed fans in a pink Valentine's Day dress, during the latest instalment of the ITV show. As the episode opened, Holly said: "Welcome to the greatest show on ice and welcome back Phil!" With Phillip replying: "Thank you! I missed it last week, I had serious FOMO...

Phillip Schofield bravely shared some very important life changing news back in February 2020.The This Morning presenter trembled sitting alongside his co-host and best friend Holly Willoughby.Instead of being his normal chatty and confident self, the ITV star was the one opening up as he shared the news that he was gay with the shows loyal audience.The TV star, 59, who fought back tears revealed how tough his life was as he battled the fear that he wasn't living the truth.Phillip was petrified of how people would react and whether he would be accepted but he had nothing to worry about as viewers praised him for his honesty after coming out as gay.The legendary presenter was and is still married to his wife of 29 years Stephanie Lowe.The couple share two daughters together Molly, 28, and Ruby 25.He explained how his family had been so supportive as they enjoyed theatre nights out last year. He said: "Steph has been incredible – I love her so very much.

Phillip Schofield returned to Dancing on Ice with his good pal Holly Willoughby - but some ITV viewers thought Stephen Mulhern did a better job hosting the show.Phil normally hosts the ITV ice skating show with Holly, but he was forced to sit out of his usual presenting duties last week after catching Covid.Instead, Catchphrase star Stephen Mulhern was brought in to replace Phil - so he hosted alongside Holly in his absence.Gutted Phil had to watch from home, but he was delighted to return to the show on Sunday (February 13).However, it seems some fans of the show preferred Stephen as presenter, and they made their thoughts clear on Twitter.One wrote: "bring back Stephen as presenter im bored already, All Philip does is shout!"A second said: "Come back Stephen and rescue this show"A third commented: "Why oh why did they have to bring smug Phil back. Downbeat compared to last week.

Phillip Schofield confessed he had a few glasses of gin and tonic to get over his "FOMO" of missing last weekend's Dancing On Ice (February 6) due to testing positive for Covid. The ITV favourite revealed to fans that he had tested positive for the virus so was forced to miss a week of the show, with Stephen Mulhern stepping in to host with Holly Willoughby.

Dancing On Ice host Holly Willoughby looked incredible on Sunday's episode as she opted for a pink Valentine's Day dress. The This Morning star, 41, took to Instagram ahead of the ITV show to give her 7.6 million followers a glimpse at her outfit for the latest instalment of the skating competition. It comes as Holly reunited with her co-host Phillip Schofield on Sunday's instalment after he tested positive for coronavirus last week and was temporarily replaced by Stephen Mulhern.

Phillip Schofield bravely came out as gay. His surprise confession was widely praised, however thoughts were also focused on his wife of 27 years, Stephanie.During his chat with co-host and best friend Holly Willoughby when he revealed his sexuality to This Morning viewers, the 59-year-old applauded his wife and said she had been "incredible" in her support, despite acknowledging "the hurt that I am causing to my family".READ: Phillip Schofield shares emotional message to daughter Ruby with rare photoWATCH: Phillip Schofield making his announcement regarding his sexualityHe said: "This is something that has caused many heart-breaking conversations at home.

Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary were overcome with emotion on This Morning as they announced the departure of a beloved colleague. The hosts of Friday's edition gave a warm farewell to a crew member who works on the show's sound effects and music. Alison explained: "Alan who does all the sound effects and the music and everything is actually leaving.

Alison Hammond made sure to finish the week of This Morning in another stylish outfit that naturally left her looking as radiant as always. Viewers of the popular ITV show were spoiled this week as they weren't only treated with the return of Phillip Schofield on Wednesday, but also two bonus appearances from Alison as she stepped in for him during his absence.

During Vanessa’s appearance last month on This Morning, host Phillip Schofield could be heard laughing after the ad break as he filled viewers in on his chat with his guest.“Blimey!” he exclaimed.“Well, Vanessa Feltz has talked about going down the social media route.“She’s just got a blue tick on her Instagram and now she’s talking about joining OnlyFans!”Vanessa, playing along with the joke, responded: “Why not?“Is that a bad idea to provide for my old age?”Asked if there would be a market for her to join, Holly said “there’s a market for everything”.The presenting duo was left in hysterics by Vanessa’s witty remarks.Vanessa concluded: “You see my parents are dead, they can’t be ashamed.”

A woman who previously phoned This Morning to discuss her phobia of custard has gone onto the show today to conquer her fear.

THIS Morning host Dermot O'Leary slammed West Ham footballer Kurt Zouma today after he was filmed kicking his pet cat in a sickening video. Cat-lover Dermot told Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield he was unable to watch the disturbing clip, exclusively revealed by The Sun.