Dermot O'Leary: Last News

It’s been a tough few days for This Morning presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary as they continue to hold down the fort at the ITV morning show in the wake of Phillip Schofield’s departure last week. Phil shocked viewers at home late last month when he revealed he was stepping down from the show, effective immediately, after presenting it for over 20 years. The following week, Phil admitted that he had engaged in an affair with a younger colleague who worked as a runner on the show - something he had lied to ITV bosses about.

Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary were caught off-guard in a hilarious moment today on This Morning when Lorraine's Ranvir Singh cut to them before they were ready. Finishing the previous segment, which saw Tyler West eating a rather bizarre pickle, Ranvir said: "And I've got a gift for Alison and Dermot, it's wet feet pickles." However, rather than responding to Ranvir, Dermot was stood up asking someone called Victoria for some water, while Alison was sat on the sofa scrolling through her phone.The awkward situation led to Ranvir announcing: "We're on you" as Alison quickly put her phone away, before Ranvir asked: "Hello.

This Morning presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary appeared to address claims that the atmosphere on This Morning is "toxic" as they presented the show today. Today the show made its return for the first time since "toxic" claims were made and was hosted by Alison and Dermot as they stand in for Holly Willoughby during her half-term break and following the bombshell exit of Phillip Schofield last weekend.

Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary stepped in to host Monday's This Morning (May 22) following the departure of Phillip Schofield, to whom they paid a short 35-second tribute. However, the pair are said to have been left "furious" over having to pay tribute to Phillip, following his revelation that he had had an affair with a much younger colleague while working on the show.

Alison Hammond returned to the This Morning sofa on Wednesday alongside Craig Doyle, as her usual co-presenter Dermot O'Leary was off celebrating his 50th birthday. Body language expert Darren Stanton argued that although Alison is the "stronger presenter" with the role of a "leader" with Craig, she feels "more connected and confident" with Dermot by her side on the couch. Speaking on behalf of Betfair, Darren said: "Alison is a natural presenter with ITV’s viewers, she’s enticing and knows how to do it well.

Amanda Holden has backed Dermot O’Leary to replace Phillip Schofield on This Morning after the line-up was thrown into chaos when he left the show after 21 years. Phillip, 61, stepped down from the breakfast telly show following reports of a feud with long-time co-host and friend, Holly Willoughby, 42. After the shock exit at the weekend, Holly announced she was taking a two-week half-term break, leaving Alison Hammond, 48, and Dermot, 50, to hold the fort in her absence.

This Morning fans were left in shock as host Dermot O'Leary’s age was announced ahead of his milestone birthday. The presenter was surprised with birthday wishes by co-host Alison Hammond and the crew of the ITV show on Tuesday’s episode of the hit ITV show. and fans were left stunned as it was revealed that Dermot is turning 50 on Wednesday - with many thinking he looked much younger.

This Morning will see another new face on the presenting couch this week after its regular line-up was turned on its head following the sudden departure of long-time host Phillip Schofield. At the end of Tuesday's show, This Morning favourite Alison Hammond, 48, confirmed her regular co-presenter Dermot O'Leary, 49, would miss filming on Wednesday as he will be celebrating his milestone 50th birthday.

Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond took the reigns on today's episode of This Morning, following Phillip Schofield's departure and Holly Willoughby's decision to take her half-term break early.The pair appeared genuinely sad as they paid tribute to Phillip after he stepped down over the weekend, says body language expert Darren Stanton. Darren also suggested that Dermot and Alison appeared somewhat awkward during Monday's show and said it will "take time for the pair to find their feet this week." He believes Dermot felt "uneasy" as he opened the show, and said both presenters used "awkward" gestures while Alison felt somewhat "unsure in herself." Speaking on behalf of Betfair, Darren explained: "There’s quite a lot of tell-tale signs in Dermot and Alison’s body language today that proved the pair were slightly uncomfortable.

It’s business as usual at This Morning today, Monday 22 May, following Phillip Schofield’s shock exit from the programme after more than two decades. Phillip has been hit with controversy of late in light of his brother Timothy being found guilty of sexually abusing a teenage boy over a three-year period, with the 54 year old being sentenced to 12 years behind bars last week. The news of Timothy’s crimes reportedly caused friction between best pals Holly Willoughby and Phillip, with This Morning fans questioning their future on the show together.

Phillip Schofield has left This Morning after more than 20 years, as he shared that he was concerned about the show “becoming the story" amid rumours of a rift between he and co-host Holly Willoughby. Holly, who will remain as one of the hosts of the flagship show, paid tribute to the star and said: “the sofa won’t feel the same without you.” Although plenty of fans are disappointed by Phillip’s departure, which reportedly came after a lengthy and growing feud with Holly, they’re also keen to find out who will be taking on the role as his replacement. Here are some of the most likely contenders… Alison Hammond Alison Hammond is a fan favourite among This Morning viewers, who have been clamouring for her to take Phillip's job.

Following the departure of Phillip Schofield, ITV have confirmed that Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary will be presenting the show on Monday morning. Phillip announced he will be stepping down from the show, immediately, following weeks of rumours of a falling out between himself and co-presenter Holly Willoughby. Holly will be taking a break from the show next week for half term, with Friday's presenters Dermot and Alison stepping in for the week.

Dermot O'Leary is the front runner to replace Phillip Schofield on ITV's This Morning if he was to be axed from the show, according to reports. Rumours of a "feud" between TV golden duo, Phillip, 61, and Holly Willoughby, 42, have been swirling as of late. Reports emerged earlier this week that the pair were "barely speaking," with Phil going on to make a statement.

Alison Hammond has issued a lengthy apology over comments she made about singing during live musicals earlier this week. On Friday night, two women were forcibly removed from Manchester’s Palace Theatre for belting I Will Always Love You during a performance of The Bodyguard musical.

Alison Hammond has spoken of how her niece is being treated in hospital - praising the “absolutely amazing” NHS staff caring for her. The TV presenter shared the news about Jasmine on This Morning on Friday as she appeared alongside co-host Dermot O'Leary , Carol Vorderman and LBC broadcaster Nick Ferrari. The stars were discussing a lack of trust in the NHS, when Alison stepped in to say she had been "back and forth" to the hospital to see her niece.

If you asked a Brit to name three of the most classic TV shows on telly right now, we guarantee This Morning would be one of them. Especially since Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield took on presenting duties together back in 2009 and became a household duo as iconic as Ant and Dec.

There was a serious dose of nostalgia for This Morning viewers on Friday’s edition of the popular ITV show, as hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary were joined by X-Factor icons Chico Slimani, Wagner and Stevie Richie. The trio, who were all household names while appearing on the show throughout the noughties, appeared to be a far cry from their former selves - with two of the three stars virtually unrecognisable! Among the stars were Steve Richie, who revealed he had undergone an impressive weight loss transformation, meanwhile Wagner was sporting a thick full head of hair after having undergone a hair transplant procedure.

Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary opened today's This Morning by celebrating the show's win at last night's National Television Awards, the 12th in a row for the popular morning show. The pair showed off their iconic dance moves amid a shower of confetti as Alison, 47, thanked viewers, saying: "We are so very very grateful. You are officially watching Britain’s best daytime show everyone! Thank you so much for voting.” “I think I speak for all of us when I say, ‘I don’t want to go to school today mum,'" joked Dermot, 49, who was still rather tired following last night's celebrations.

Fridays are about to be filled with laughter again, as Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond return to the This Morning sofa for their weekly presenting slot.The pair hosted the show for two weeks in July before heading off for a summer break. “We have so much fun together that doing it every day for those two weeks was a blast,” laughs Dermot, 49.Their return promises to feature more celebrity chats, great guests and giggles aplenty from the pair, who no longer have to sit far apart as they did during the height of Covid. “It’s so lovely to be free and to be sitting closer together now,” says Alison, 47.

This Morning presenter Alison Hammond has poked fun at her co-host Dermot O'Leary after he called her a 'b***h' live on the ITV daytime show. The 47 year old posted a hilarious video to Instagram where she lip-synced to the character of Miranda Priestley, who is a formidable editor-in-chief of fictional fashion magazine in the 2006 film, The Devil Wears Prada.

Alison Hammond was forced to apologise as Dermot O’Leary swore at her live on This Morning. The on-air blunder happened after the duo were giggling about how good-looking Dermot, 49, was when he presented Big Brother.