This Morning fans beg ITV to make presenter Craig Doyle permanent host on show

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.

This Morning star Alison Hammond has left the UK behind for a healthy dose of European culture.The fan-favourite ITV presenter, 47, is normally seen sitting next to her co-host Dermot O'Leary as they present This Morning on weekdays.However, Alison seems to have left her beloved TV hubby behind in order to soak up the sun in sunny Cannes in France.However, Alison's admirers shouldn't worry too much as she revealed she was only in Cannes for "One night", so she should be back on This Morning soon enough.Alison took to Instagram to share a glam snap with her 1.1million fans from abroad this weekend - and they were left swooning over her beauty.The mum-of-one shared a picture of her living the high-life in a gorgeous bright outfit by the sea. She appeared to be feeling leisurely as she wrote: "One Night in Cannes !! @ygillet @martinezhotel @livingmybestlife."Her fans were quick to comment on how stunning she looked.One said: "You look beautiful," whilst another wrote: "Looking stunning Alison." A third agreed: "You look so beautiful.

Coronation Street star Sally Carmen dropped jaws when she appeared on Friday's episode of This Morning.The 41-year-old actress, who plays troubled mother Abi Webster on the ITV soap, appeared on the ITV daytime show alongside her co-star and Kevin Webster actor Michael Le Vell.Speaking to hosts Alison Hammond and Craig Doyle, the duo opened up about the couple's potentially deadly clash with Imran Habeeb (Charlie de Melo) and his wife Toyah (Georgia Taylor) over the custody of baby Alfie.While Michael opened up about the near exit of his co-star, This Morning viewers were distracted by Sally's "stunning" off-screen appearance.The actress wore a short-sleeved floral dress with her blonde locks freshly dyed.Posting to Twitter, fans praised the "beautiful" star and admired her visible arm tattoo.One fan wrote: "Sally is stunning in real life, they make her look so drab as Abi lol," while another commented: "Abi scrubs up well.

reports Birmingham Live. The This Morning presenter wrote: "One Night in Cannes !! @ygillet @martinezhotel @livingmybestlife.

Alison Hammond got all glammed up and looked fabulous as she took a trip to Cannes, France for the weekend.The ITV television presenter wore an eye-catching vibrant outfit as she posed up a storm in front of the sea.She revealed she had been visiting the luxury Martinez Hotel as she uploaded the gorgeous snap to her Instagram on Saturday (May 28).Alison was joined by her glam squad and uploaded a video of herself having her hair and makeup fixed.She looked stunning as they gave her a soft glam look with dewy skin, a matte brown eyeshadow, wispy lashes and a peachy lip gloss.Shortly after, Alison uploaded the snap of her posing in front of the sea, where she wore blue straight leg trousers, paired with a white tunic t-shirt and a long red kimono layered over the top.Her brightly coloured kimono had big flowers printed all over in blue, purple, green and yellow.The sensational look included some platform sandals in black.To top it off, she wore gold hoops and metal framed sunglasses and had a bright slick of orange and yellow nail polish.Alison racked up more than 8,000 likes, with her fans commenting to share the love.She captioned the picture: “One night in Cannes!”One follower wrote: “You look beautiful.”Another said: “Looking stunning Alison.”A third added: “Loving the colours Alison.”The presenter recently shut down rumours she might be heading back into the jungle for I’m A Celeb.The All Stars edition will feature previous campmates and will air in 2023.This version will be hosted in South Africa, instead of the Australian jungle or the Welsh castle which has been used more recently during the pandemic.Her This Morning co-star Dermott O’Leary questioned Alison if she would consider returning to the show.She said she

Alison Hammond has been a household name ever since she left the Big Brother house in 2002 and found her way into the nation’s hearts with her energetic presenting style, infectious laugh and boundless energy. As well as being a regular host on This Morning, Alison also entered the jungle as a contestant on the 10th series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here in 2010 and competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2014.

Alison Hammond has been racking up the compliments once again as she showcased another glam look on social media. The This Morning host has ditched the UK for sunny France as she headed to Cannes over the weekend.

Coronation Street star Sally Carman looked completely different to her on-screen character as she made an appearance on a different TV show. The actress, who plays Abi Franklin in the ITV soap, appeared on This Morning on Friday (May 27) alongside on-screen husband Michael Le Vell, aka Kevin Webster.

A TRIP to the cinema can end up costing an arm and a leg, especially when you factor in the snacks. But movie-goers can now watch a film for free according to This Morning's coupon queen.

THIS Morning fans were left horrified earlier by a woman who said she makes £100k selling dead mice pole-dancing. Katie Hardwick, 38, said she buys the animals dead and spends hours stuffing and selling them for thousands of pounds a year to American enthusiasts.

This Morning viewers were left horrified after watching a guest explain how she makes up to £100,000 selling stuffed dead mice on Friday’s show.Taxidermist Katie Hardwick shocked fans as she appeared on the programme to discuss her creepy, yet surprisingly lucrative job while showing off her collection of stuffed mice to presenters Alison Hammond and Craig Doyle.The hosts were stunned to learn that the 38 year old moulds up to five dead mice a day onto various positions on mini poles and yoga mats and is able to sell these from £55 up to £200 to willing customers. When questioned by Craig if perhaps she thought she might be disrespecting the mice, Katie replied: “I just see it more as art and I personally think they look beautiful.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

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 fans were left rather angered on Friday morning after a mouse taxidermist appeared on the ITV programme.Katie, who previously worked as a pole dancer, said she turned her hand to mouse taxidermy after having children.The guest claimed to have made thousands of pounds with her taxidermy business and told presenters Alison Hammond and Craig Doyle that her customers like the way she presents the dead mice dancing on a pole.But fans online seemed rather confused with Katie's mouse pursuits and took to Twitter to share their thoughts.One person penned: "Not sure I would be smiling looking at a dead mouse hanging off a pole prefer to watch a live one running around tbh."Another viewer fumed: "I rescued rats destined for snake food, a guy was giving up breeding them and his mice. I’ve seen how those animals were kept, 50+ kept in a plastic tub, females all pregnant, it was awful.

This Morning viewers got a pleasant surprise today when Craig Doyle stepped in as a replacement presenter. While Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary typically present the ITV show’s Friday episode, Craig has been busy filling in - and it’s gone down a treat with fans at home. Taking to Twitter to express their delight, one user wrote: “We need Craig as a presenter more often! Love him”.

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

ALISON Hammond has been spotted looking slimmer than ever after ditching her stylist from This Morning. The TV presenter - who is a regular host on the ITV daytime show - posted a snap of her outfit from her latest show on Instagram.

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).

Big Brother winner Kate Lawler has left fans feeling ‘old’ as she shared throwback pictures to her time on the third series. The 42 year old posted a selection of nostalgic snaps from her time on the show to mark 20 years since she first stepped foot in the iconic house. The mother of one went on to win the third series and secure the £70,000 prize, where she appeared alongside This Morning ’s Alison Hammond, BBC Radio 1’s Adele Roberts and the late Jade Goody.

spoken out about the horrendous abuse she's faced since winning the crown.Rehema Muthamia, 26, who is of Kenyan heritage and spent some of her childhood growing up in the country, was awarded the Miss England crown in a glitzy ceremony in Coventry.Even though she received high praise in the competition she's admitted she's since had to face vile abuse such as being dubbed "Miss KFC" and having been asked "How is Miss England Black?" by vicious trolls. She told MyLondon: "I already knew I would face racism as a Black woman in England, not in London so much but being British and Black I am conscious of the fact people will be prejudice towards me."I've had comments from people saying it's 'Miss KFC not Miss England' and 'how is Miss England Black – if we go Africa they wouldn't crown a white Miss Nigeria.''"I have faced racism in the past and I'm aware of it happening so I was prepared for it, it's saddening to think people are racist and prejudiced in this day and age.

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.