Phillip Schofield slams 'callous' This Morning guest telling people to get a job

Alison Hammond is now one of Britain’s most beloved presenters, however, there was a time the former reality TV star felt “not good enough” to host This Morning. It comes after Alison and her co-host Dermot O'Leary replaced Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford on Friday mornings last year.The 47-year-old appeared in the third series of Big Brother back in 2002 before going on to host regular segments of This Morning in 2003.The star has spoken about how the role was first offered to her in a revealing interview with co-star Holly Willoughby on her new podcast By The Light Of The Moon.Speaking on how she first became associated with This Morning, Alison said: “This Morning rang and said, ‘Would you like to do a strand?’ And I was like, ‘I might do’ obviously I was like desperate.“I was like, ‘What are you offering?’.They said, ‘We’ve got this strand, it’s really good, it’s only until December, would you like to do it?’ I said, ‘Yeah I'm totally up for that’.“Then that three-month contract has been 20 years,” Alison added.Holly replied in disbelief: “Has it really been that long? 20 years?”The This Morning host confirmed: “Yep 20 years now.”Holly continued: “So that’s 20 years and then you have been doing Fridays with Dermot (O’Leary) now for a year.”The mum-of-one shared: “We had our anniversary the other day! I can't believe it’s gone so quick.”Holly queried: “When you first started if you had known then that you were going to get the sofa job at some point, would you have believed it?”Alison answered: “Absolutely not, I don’t think that was even in my head. I probably never dreamt that big.“I’ve never dreamt that big before.That wasn’t even on my radar.“Even when they came to me with that job.

Laura Hamilton, 40, is best known for helping clients find their perfect property in sunny locations. However she has now posted on Instagram to announce she'll be taking a break from the enormously popular Channel 4 show A Place in the Sun and joining ITV.Laura has shared behind the scenes snaps from filming on the show, fronted by Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby."Excited to be filming something new over the next few weeks and joining @thismorning," she captioned her slides.She has been releasing cryptic clues on her page alongside sneak peeks of where she is.One photo depicted her in boots and overalls walking in front of a farm building.Meanwhile another snap showed her standing beside a donkey, while she joked: "Just a couple of asses! First day filming with This Morning."Finally, she added: "So excited to be part of the team."The snap was also posted by an Instagram account called @my_farmcottage, which brands itself as a company "growing the newest hop varieties for the brewing industry".It also advertises "luxury holiday home rental" - and according to the account's latest post, ITV had just been filming there with Laura.A post shared by LAURA HAMILTON (@laurahamiltontv)A post shared by LAURA HAMILTON (@laurahamiltontv)"Lovely to meet you, thank you for making our day so special xx" the account commented on Laura's page.@nickmason669 wrote underneath: "Hope you enjoyed yourself in the shire and sampled some of the local ciders? It’s the place I get to call home.

Alison Hammond was back at the helm of This Morning today presenting her usual Friday slot. But although ITV viewers are used to seeing her alongside Dermot O'Leary, it was in fact a different co-host that joined her on the programme today.

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.

A Place In The Sun star Laura Hamilton has announced she is set to join ITV's This Morning.The TV property expert is famed for delivering dream homes to happy couples in sunny spots like Spain on Channel 4's A Place In The Sun.However, it seems Laura, 40, is set to turn her talents towards rival broadcaster ITV during a break from her Channel 4 show.She took to Instagram to share the news with her fans as she filmed the exciting project for This Morning, which is hosted by the likes of Holly Willoughby, Phillip Schofield, Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond.Laura shared several behind-the-scenes snaps from location so her fans could get a sneak peek into the upcoming property project which would presumably air soon on ITV.Laura wrote: "Excited to be filming something new over the next few weeks and joining This Morning,"One photo showed Laura walking in front of a giant farm building whilst wearing blue overalls and black boots.She followed up with a snap of herself next to a donkey, where she quipped: "Just a couple of asses, first day filming with This Morning."She concluded: "So excited to be part of the team".Fans rushed to the comments to congratulate the presenter on her latest TV gig.One fan gushed: "Ahhhh amazing well done! Xxxx"A second said: "Oh, at last a link to this morning, Laura...our new Holly Willoughby"A third: "Congratulations Laura, I'm so pleased for you! You will be fab and I cannot think of anyone any better for the job! "Just as long as you don't go leaving A Place in the Sun...please?! Good luck, I can't wait to see it ! X"Laura has hosted A Place In The Sun since 2012, but she recently revealed she some rather exciting career news.The star has begun training to become a pilot - which is worlds

This Morning viewers are nothing if not varied in their opinions and it was Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly who caused a divide amongst them today. The Geordie duo appeared live in the studio to chat to hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby on the ITV daytime show on Thursday (May 26).

READ MORE: I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! all-stars you want to return for spin-off 46-year-old Donnelly confirmed this year's location on ITV’s This Morning. He said: “If they let us in the country, we’ll be back in“We had two lovely years in Wales, we really enjoyed our time in Wales, but this show has to be in Australia, we have to go back. ” Do you prefer the jungle or the castle? Tell us in the comments The comedic duo have hosted the show since its launch in 2002, with the exception of the 2018 series when McPartlin, 46, was temporarily replaced by Holly Willoughby.

Ant and Dec left Holly Willoughby and Phillip Scofield in hysterics when they appeared on This Morning. The 46-year-old presenters spoke about their upcoming children’s book and spilled the secrets on the I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here spin-off show.

This Morning hosts Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield have announced they will be taking a break from the ITV show from Friday.The duo confirmed the news during Thursday's Spin to Win segment.After the first few viewers failed to answer their phone, Phil suggested the money would have to be rolled over to Monday.But Holly told him: "We're not here on Monday. We've got a week off."At the end of the game, Phil told viewers: "Spin to Win will be taking a break for half-term so keep an eye out for it when it returns."The pair will return to the show after the Queen's Jubilee weekend on Monday, June 6.Some viewers weren't too impressed with the pair for taking time off, with people taking to Twitter to share their annoyance.One person wrote: "They're always on flipping holiday."Another said: "Where do you think Phil and Holly are going on holiday next week?"One person Tweeted: "Another week off why am I not surprised, so many holidays for working 2 hours a day."Holly, 41, and Phil, 60, don't usually host This Morning over half-terms and bank holidays.Holly has taken multiple breaks from the show throughout the year.Her most recent break came earlier this month when she enjoyed some time out to film The Games, which she hosted with 44-year-old Freddie Flintoff.Singer and TV presenter Rochelle Humes, 33, stood in for her alongside Phil.Rochelle also presented back in January when Holly took more than two weeks off to film the BBC's Freeze The Fear with Lee Mack, 53.

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield made an announcement about the hosting line up on This Morning. The duo were back at the helm of the ITV daytime show on Thursday (May 26).

HOLLY Willoughby and Phillip Schofield are taking a break from This Morning from Friday. The daytime TV duo confirmed their holiday today during a game of Spin To Win.

This Morning's Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby were joined on their famous sofa by fellow ITV presenting duo Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, but Dec seemed a little flustered as Ant began to speak.The This Morning presenters quizzed the pair about their new book before the conversation turned to their latest presenting plans.They confirmed that the next series of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here is expected to take place in Australia as usual.The duo said that that they've had a great time in Wales the past two years, but that the show is planned to return to its homeland due to Covid-19 restrictions easing.Phil and Holly then asked about the planned All Stars series, which they confirmed was "not just kings and queens" but many fan favourites that viewers will recognise.Ant then added that the All Stars series is set to take place in South Africa, which got a side eye look from his pal Dec.Fans noticed and took to Twitter to post about their thoughts.A viewer wrote: "Ant spilling the beans."Another wrote: "I can't stop laughing over what Ant said. Just love it when they come on the show, makes me laugh."Earlier in the show, Holly had congratulated the presenters on "another BAFTA" award, which they said they were "not expecting".They also touched upon Ant and Dec's recent drag makeover and the pair confirmed that they had received "loads of messages" from fans that were inspired by their image.The boys also said that during the filming for Britain's Got Talent, they had contestants that "never would have auditioned before," but due to Covid-19 they decided to give it a chance as "anything could happen".This is a live TV story and is being constantly updated.

HOLLY Willoughby screamed with excitement on This Morning today after a Spin To Win caller won the jackpot prize. The game got off to a sluggish start when three viewers failed to follow the rules despite entering the ITV competition.

This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby was clearly very excited after one phone call from a viewer which left her screaming at the camera.Along with co-host Phillip Schofield, Holly took centre stage as the pair moved into the Spin It To Win It segment.The regular gameshow features a spinning wheel and a box of balls.The presenters ring participants in an attempt to award them with a cash prize and one lucky winner picked up the phone.They welcomed the viewer onto the show and Holly promptly pulled out a ball from the box, which was revealed as the jackpot prize of £3,000.An ecstatic Holly exclaimed in delight and ran towards the camera in glee before she excitedly threw the prize ball across the studio.Willoughby noted that they had "never had the £3,000 prize before" and the contestant seemed equally as delighted.Fans on Twitter couldn't get over her response and were happy to see someone so eager to give away the cash.One wrote: "Haha, love Holly getting excited because she got three grand on the balls!"This is a live TV story and is being constantly updated. Please refresh the page regularly for the latest news, pictures and video.You can also get email updates on the day’s biggest TV stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our soaps and Hot TV newsletters .Get all the very best news, pictures, opinion and video on your favourite TV shows by following Daily Star every time you see our name.

This Morning hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were left in panic on Wednesday after a technical gaffe plunged the show into chaos.As the TV duo promised viewers they could tune in to see Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis at 10.20, the hosts were left panicked after a the money guru showed up late for work and left the slot empty.Show host Phillip, 60, stepped in and revealed producers had been forced to make last minute changes behind the scenes after 50-year-old didn’t show up for work in time.He said: "We’re still waiting for Martin Lewis to turn on his laptop."But we’ve switched things around now."He couldn't resist giving Martin a little scolding, and added: "So whenever you’re ready!"Despite clocking in late, Martin finally made it on air before Holly and Phil swiftly moved on and declined to mention the gaffe again.Martin went on to inform viewers about energy watchdog Ofgem, whose boss warned that bills will soar to £2,800 a year on average from October.He spoke about the warm home discount scheme which is available to low-income households, usually on certain benefits, to help with energy bills.Martin said: "This is uncertain, we are only part way through the price cap window, but we are expecting a price cap in October in the region of £2,800."I know this is a very distressing time for customers but I do need to be clear with this committee, with customers and with the government about the likely price implications for October."Therefore later today I will be writing to the Chancellor to give him our latest estimates of the price cap uplift."This Morning fans blasted the ITV show's decision to invite The Staircase's Michael Peterson live in studio during the episode.The 78-year-old was famously

Viewers weren’t sure what to think of one “This Morning” guest on Wednesday.

This Morning viewers were quickly engrossed as Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield sat down with Michael Peterson. The 78-year-old joined the pair in the studio on the ITV daytime show on Wednesday (May 25) as a drama series about his own very real situation is released.

This Morning fans have blasted the ITV show's decision to invite The Staircase's Michael Peterson live in studio.The 78-year-old was famously convinced of the murder of his wife Kathleen Peterson in 2001 after she was found dead at the bottom of the stairs in their house.In 2017, Michael entered an Alford plea to the voluntary manslaughter of Kathleen despite maintaining his innocence and he was released from prison for time served.

Richard Madeley shocked his co-star when he told her that 'we don't need you anymore' live on air. The presenter was back at the helm of Good Morning Britain on Wednesday (May 25) alongside Susanna Reid.

THIS Morning was in a panic today when Martin Lewis suffered a technical issue and left Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby scrambling to fill the schedule live on air. Show host Phillip, 60, stepped in an revealed producers had been forced to make last minute changes behind the scenes after the MoneySavingExpert, 50, logged in late for work.

Holly Willoughby is one loving daughter! The This Morning host made sure she celebrated her mother Linda's 74th birthday in the most special way on Tuesday.MORE: Holly Willoughby celebrates very happy family news regarding mum LindaTaking to her Instagram page, the TV star uploaded the sweetest picture of her mum with a large bouquet of flowers whilst dining out. "Happy birthday beautiful mama!!! Love you so very much… [heart emoji]," she simply wrote in the caption.WATCH: Holly Willoughby reveals 'disaster' at her family home!Celebrity friends and fans were quick to comment, with Emma Bunton saying: "Sending birthday hugs.