This Morning host Dermot O'Leary looks dapper on night out with wife Dee Koppang

Eamonn Holmes' agent has denied claims the TV star was axed from his Friday slot on ITV show This Morning because “viewers didn't want to watch him anymore”. The 62 year old, alongside his wife, Ruth Langsford have been replaced from hosting the Friday shows by Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary. ITV's decision decision to replace him reportedly followed ITV bosses carrying out extensive analysis which revealed that Eamonn’s popularity had waned, The Mail on Sunday has claimed.

THIS Morning bosses axed Eamonn Holmes from his coveted presenting position at ITV after research found that he was unpopular with viewers. The veteran presenter blasted station bosses in a recent interview with the Daily Mail, accusing them of being "sly" and hypocritical over his departure.

scenes details about the pair's lives away from public view. Although Dec, 46, has kept many details of his personal life extremely private, there are a few details about his life away from Ant that he has indeed opened up about. To start at the beginning, Dec was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1975 and is one of seven children.

This Morning host Holly Willoughby recently enjoyed a brisk walk as she enjoyed her break from This Morning.The 41-year-old presenter looked fresh faced as she took a stroll while listening to the How to Fail with Elizabeth Day podcast. She went on to quote the podcast's guest on the episode, Brene Brown, in view of her 7.6million followers.Brene said: who said: "If you don't toot your horn, then get out of the band."The quote appeared to resonate with Holly who went on to say: "She was saying how us as women don't fly our own flag because we're just too embarrassed about it all and don't want to be seen as too pushy or 'one of those women'."So because of this podcast, which has just inspired me, I want to say thank you for everything to do with Wylde Moon, which has been an enormous success."The perfume seems to have gone into your hearts and handbags.

Holly Willoughby is making the most of her children's half-term holiday, taking some time off from her This Morning presenting duties. The presenter, who turned 41 last week, gave fans an intimate glimpse inside her "night in" on Friday evening.MORE: Holly Willoughby shows off room filled with birthday balloons in ultimate surprise for her 41stTaking to Instagram, Holly shared a flawless selfie of herself looking fresh-faced whilst unwinding with a glass of white wine.WATCH: Holly Willoughby opens up about suffering from hair loss after pregnancyIn her caption, she referenced Storm Eunice by writing: "The calm after the storm… [heart emoji] necklace of joy… layered or the star of the show… diamond moonflower necklace @wyldemoon x @kirstielemarque #ad #sparkles wine… models own."MORE: Holly Willoughby shares intimate bedtime photo amid This Morning breakREAD: Holly Willoughby reveals special bond with daughter Belle in rare family commentFans were quick to comment, with one stating: "Holly you look amazing and very beautiful and a very gorgeous woman." Another remarked: "Beautiful as always." A third post read: "Absolutely beautiful, stunning pretty lady!"The post comes days after Holly shared an adorable snap of her son Chester's sweet Valentine's Day card, addressed to their Golden Retriever named Bailey.

This Morning presenter Alison Hammond has admitted struggling with being a "bigger girl" since her teenage years, but argued that her size should not define her.She addressed the issue while talking to Holly Willoughby as part of her Wylde Moon website's podcast."Everyone knows I'm a big girl, leave me alone!" Alison challenged.Holly analysed: "People would say to you: 'Oh you look nice, have you lost weight?' and they'd sort of couple those two things together."What that did was make you feel that being smaller has more value in our society."That's the message that you're sending by saying that," she frowned disapprovingly.The 47-year-old concurred, adding: "Another thing I get is people saying, 'You look a lot slimmer in real life!'""I get that all the time," Holly sympathised in response."Is that what I've become? Is my size that important? Does being smaller really make me a better person?" Alison quizzed."I personally think I'm alright whatever size I am, and I've been a lot of different sizes. I've got a wardrobe full of different clothes that are different sizes."Look, I'm still the same person - a size smaller, or two sizes smaller, or a size bigger - I'm exactly the same sort of person!"Obviously, I am a big girl so it's interesting to see, if I do lose weight, how [people's attitudes] change towards me, purely from me getting smaller."It's such a sad case - we all need to look within ourselves and stop doing that.

Dancing on Ice bosses fear the show might not air on Sunday due to Storm Eunice.The ITV series hosted by Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby is filmed on the very open and windy Bovingdon Airfield in Herts.Crews are worried their production cabins and marquees on site may get damaged or even blown away by the storms.Producers are concerned the show - which has celebrity skaters Bez, Brendan Cole and Kimberly Wyatt among the line-up - may suffer the same fate of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! last year.When Storm Arwen struck, the gales caused £1 million worth of destruction to production areas at Gwryth Castle in Wales.As a result, Ant and Dec were forced to take their show off air for three nights.Dancing On Ice chiefs are now panicking that this latest storm might do the same.One crew member said: "We are bracing ourselves."A show source said however: "We are monitoring the situation and have altered training times as the health and safety of our cast and crew is paramount."But we are confident that it won't affect the show.

Geordie duo Ant and Dec are back with another series of Saturday Night Takeaway.

This Morning underwent an unexpected shake-up during Friday's instalment of the ITV daytime show (February 18) as presenters Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond left the regular studio. Instead, the Friday duo went to the Saturday Night Takeaway stage in another area of the ITV lot where they met up with NTA legends and presenting duo Ant and Dec for a chat.

This Morning presenter Alison Hammond left Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly in tears with a naughty 'pillows' joke during the latest show.Friday's episode of the ITV programme saw Alison and Dermot O'Leary interview the iconic duo ahead of the return of Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway this weekend.During the interview, Ant and Dec discussed their 'paranoia' about being pranked themselves after duping so many of their celebrity pals across the series - leading to the hysterical moment.Dec said: "The worst time is when you have a bad massage or treatment or something and you're in a state of undress and you're like, 'oh my god. This is an undercover job'."Gesturing a massage motion, Ant added: "When the thumb just reaches a little bit too close to you know what.

This Morning fans have been in for a treat this week on the show as they have got to enjoy five full days of Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary carrying out hosting duties. The duo have been standing in for usual hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield whilst they enjoy their half-term break from the show.

Holly Willoughby went makeup-free as she took the opportunity walking her dog Bailey in the forest to share a rare moment of pride for her new lifestyle brand Wylde Moon and all its accomplished in the first few months.The This Morning presenter, who surprised everyone when she launched her new venture last year, beamed in the crisp winter air as she strolled along through the woods. Wearing her blonde bob clipped back and a long black puffa jacket to fend off the chill, the 40 year old mum-of-three showed off her natural skin for the camera. "Good morning," she smiled.

Alison Hammond was told she was 'too famous' to return to her former job after appearing in Big Brother.

Holly Willoughby has given herself a pat on the back as she shared her latest success.

Holly Willoughby has confessed to doing something rather grim behind Ruth Langsford's back on This Morning.

Alison Hammond sported yet another incredible outfit on Thursday's This Morning as she sat beside co-host Dermot O'Leary. This comes as no surprise, as the 47-year-old has been ticking all of the style boxes this week while she and Dermot have been standing in for usual presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield. Whilst the Dancing On Ice duo enjoy their half term break from the show, viewers have loved seeing Alison and Dermot step up to the plate.

This Morning guest Nicola Thorp apologised after mistakenly stating that Queen Elizabeth II had "just recovered from Covid" during the latest episode.The former Coronation Street star, 33, appeared opposite presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary on Thursday's show.Nicola featured alongside guest panellist Vanessa Feltz in a discussion about the Queen returning to her royal duties when the blunder was made.Of the monarch, Nicola said: "Bless her, yeah, she's just recovered from Covid of course, don't forget - and we know that the Queen, she really cares about her service."She cares about her work. Going out to visit people.

Alison Hammond has opened up in a rare display about life at home with her teenage son.

Holly Willoughby and Alison Hammond are joining forces for a new project after the success of their stint co-hosting This Morning.The duo are set to work together again on the unrelated venture after Alison filled in for Phillip Schofield when he was diagnosed with Covid-19.Viewers loved seeing the pair co-hosting the show together as they navigated their way around Phillip's absence until his return.Now Holly has announced that they have plans to make their mark as a duo on another audience-focused media offering.Alison will be joining her on her podcast By The Light Of The Moon as they set the world to rights with a good old natter on the show.Holly excitedly announced the news on Instagram, teasing her fans with her excitement about the collaboration.Holly wrote: "When you want to take a little moment for you, tune in to my "By the Light of the Moon" podcast, where I am joined by the sparkling light that is @alisonhammond."This is a really special episode that will touch the heart and make you chuckle, thanks to Alison's signature laugh, worldly stories.and not to mention our mutual love of a Terry's Chocolate Orange."I would give her my core anytime and that I don’t say lightly!" Excited fans of the Dancing on Ice host couldn't hold back as they reacted to the news with one writing: "I can't wait to listen to your podcast with Alison."Another added: "Love this month's edition."A third joked: "Just listening to your Wylde Moon podcast at the moment and feel the urge to go out and get a chocolate orange before I continue."Both Holly and Phil are missing from the This Morning line up again this week as they take time out for the half-term school holidays.Alison has been filling in for them all week alongside her

Emmerdale’s evil serial killer Meena Jutla has already claimed four victims, with another two characters’ lives currently hanging in the balance after her latest antics. But the actress who plays menacing Meena, Paige Sandhu, has now revealed she ‘feels sorry’ for her ITV soap alter-ego.

This Morning fans have likened Josie Gibson to a “real-life” version of Bridget Jones after she was sent to face another physical challenge. The 37 year old presenter has been a fan favourite since she joined the ITV morning show in 2019 and filled in as a co-host on the show for Holly Willoughby last year. On Tuesday 16 February Josie joined the presenters live from Manchester at a dry slope, where she tried snowboarding for the first time in honour of the Winter Olympics.