This Morning has confirmed that five much-loved presenters will be returning to the show as Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley are replaced for the summer.
The pair, who have hosted the show since March, confirmed their last show until September on Thursday (July 11). As they closed the penultimate show of the week, the pair told viewers from outside the ITV studio: "Thanks for having us".
It's since been confirmed that Friday favourites Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary will kick off the packed summer shows from Monday (July 15) before a mix of familiar members of the daytime family will continue to keep summer sizzling on the sofa.
ITV confirmed that Josie Gibson, Craig Doyle, Rylan Clark, Rochelle Humes and Joel Dommett will all be returning to the famous sofa, plus new mum Sian Welby also making her return to broadcasting since welcoming her baby daughter Ruby in June. READ MORE: Joe Swash reveals only time he and Stacey Solomon 'bicker' after addressing sleeping arrangements Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link The summer hosts will front the live two-and-a-half hour show from White City’s Television Centre until August 30, before Ben and Cat return to the ITV daytime show on Monday, September 2, and Alison and Dermot return to fronting Fridays as usual on September 6.
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