Vernon Kay speaks out on This Morning role as fans rage at stint being 'cut short'

Coronation Street's William Roache - known as Bill - was welcomed onto the This Morning sofa to talk to Phil and Holly about his new book, Life and Soul, and upcoming 90th birthday next Monday. And the soap icon - who has played Weatherfield icon Ken Barlow since the show’s very first episode in December 1960 admitted that despite romances with dozens of women as the bookish on-screen lothario, it’s the Queen he has a crush on in real life, dating back to a meeting in 1953. After discussing his life, work and ways he stays young in outlook as his milestone birthday approaches, Holly Willoughby turned the conversation round to the Queen, who celebrated her 96th birthday this week.

Holly Willoughby embraced the current heatwave by dressing up to the nines in a gorgeous summer dress to present This Morning today (April 21).The gorgeous presenter, 41, flaunted her killer curves in the figure-hugging pink frock, which was adorned with blossom patterns.Holly accentuated her pretty features with a dusting of make-up and finished her look by pulling on a pear of snazzy grey stilettos.Before the show aired she took to Instagram to excitedly announce she'd be taking part in a mock version of Netflix gameshow Is It Cake? on the programme, as she shared a snap of her stood next to a camera wearing the dress.The presenter, who were her long blonde locks down, grinned as she gazed away from the camera.She wrote in the caption: "Morning Thursday… today we play Is it Cake… so excited."Her post which has since racked up over 25,000 likes was soon flooded with messages from her fans.One commented: "Holly, looking beautiful as ever.""Looking gorgeous," added a second.Before a third gushed: "So pretty in pink!"During the show, Holly and co-presenter Phillip Schofield were sent into a blind panic after an 'enormous spider' was spotted in the studio.Holly and Phil fretted when they saw a large spider scuttle along the studio floor.

Holly Willoughby was left squirming in her seat and viewers left feeling 'sick' after an 'enormous' unexpected guest appeared in the This Morning studio. The presenter was hosting Thursday's edition (April 21) of the programme alongside Phillip Schofield.

Holly Willoughby freaked out live on air after she spotted an “enormous” spider run across the studio on This Morning. The 41 year old and her co-star Phillip Schofield interrupted the show for a few moments as the crew tried to catch the creature on air.

This Morning 's Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield hit panic mode after an 'enormous spider' was spotted in the studio. Holly and Phil were presenting This Morning on Wednesday (April 21), but the daytime TV show hosts began to panic when they saw a large spider scuttle along the studio floor.As they tried to keep calm, Phil, 60, announced what he had seen as Holly said: "There is the most enormous spider that ran underneath the camera."As the camera panned to the giant insect, Holly giggled: "It doesn’t look so big on the telly” but repeatedly claimed "it’s really big."Holly, 41, began fidgeting but desperately tried to keep calm as the spider was still in her view.

Phillip Schofield has accused Prince Harry of dodging a question regarding the Royal Family. Phil and Holly Willoughby were presenting This Morning on Thursday (April 21) when they began discussing the Duke of Sussex's latest interview with NBC News and whether it has "widened the rift with the palace." In a short clip from the Today Show, Prince Harry was asked whether he missed his father and his brother, to which he responded with: "For me at the moment I'm here focussed on these guys and these families and giving everything I can to them.

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield made a dig at Boris Johnson over his apology about Partygate on This Morning. The ITV presenters were discussing the Prime Minister’s apology in the House of Commons on Tuesday (19 April) where he claimed he didn’t break or know the covid restrictions he set out and that “all guidance was followed completely.” Phil, 60, said: "Following the prime minister's...

Holly Willoughby broke down in giggles over a This Morning guest who didn't seem to like her co-star Phillip Schofield.Holly and Phil were presenting This Morning on Wednesday (April 20), but the daytime TV show descended into chaos when the co-stars discussed the past guest who wasn't too fond of Phil.The ITV duo were speaking to Yorkshire Vet Julian Norton on the programme, but before the interview, they remembered the last time they had him on the show.Last time, Julian stepped into the studio with a llama who didn't seem to enjoy Phil's company and even spat at the TV host.Discussing the hilarious moment, Julian said: "Yeah, I don't know what was going on there.

Holly Willoughby's stylist, Danielle Whiteman, has shared how she keeps the This Morning host's wardrobe looking its best whilst keeping sustainability in mind. From high street steals to investment designer pieces, the mum-of-three puts has a seriously impressive closet and ITV daytime viewers rarely see the star repeat an ensemble – though she does get plenty of wears out of her signature nude Gianvito Rossi heels.

He may have defended her earlier in the show but Phillip Schofield was quick to jokingly shut down Holly Willoughby as the pair hosted from the kitchen. The presenters were back at the helm of This Morning on Wednesday (April 20) marking their second day back on the ITV daytime show since enjoying their two-week Easter break.

Phillip Schofield couldn't help but make a cheeky dig at Prime Minister Boris Johnson while talking about forgiveness during the latest episode of This Morning.The 60-year-old presenter was back on our screens on Wednesday (April 20) to host the ITV daytime show alongside co-star Holly Willoughby.They kicked off the programme by telling viewers the latest topic of the phone-in segment with agony aunt Deidre Saunders.Phillip explained that they are looking for people to talk to Deidre about forgiveness and he went on to reference to Mr Johnson's recent apology after he got fined for breaking lockdown laws.Last week saw Mr Johnson become the first sitting Prime Minister to be sanctioned for breaking the law when he was fined by the Metropolitan Police, alongside his wife Carrie and Chancellor Rishi Sunak, over a birthday gathering for the PM in No 10 in June 2020.Most Tory MPs rallied behind the PM as he repeatedly apologised in the Commons for attending a birthday party, saying he did not think he was breaking the law at the time.Referring to Mr Johnson's apology, Phillip said: "Maybe Boris could call in."Holly said: "Yes Boris. You give us a call."Phillip recently enjoyed an Easter trip away as he and Holly took a break from This Morning.Ahead of his and Holly's return on Tuesday (April 19), Phillip took to Instagram to share a glimpse at his time away with a series of snaps posed to his millions of Instagram followers."Ski gang 2022", he penned alongside a snap of himself wearing the iconic It's A Sin-inspired 'La' t-shirt while surrounded by several of his pals who all had headed on a snowy trip to the French Alps.

This Morning fans think they've found Phillip Schofield replacement after previously thinking job was 'under threat'

Holly Willoughby is a hit on This Morning - and she has confirmed that, in spite of the rumours, she has no intention of leaving the show behind.She has clarified: "I love the show, I've grown with it!"Holly contradicted the speculation, which mounted after she took on new BBC project Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof, by continuing: "I've been there 13 years and I'm not going anywhere."She has also added that she feels "incredibly grateful" for the presenting gigs she has landed over the years, admitting that despite her huge success, she sometimes still suffers from "imposter syndrome".The Brighton-born beauty is now influencing millions, with the outfits she wears on This Morning often selling out within hours of her appearing in them.However, she has also been an inspiration to the world in another way - for conquering her dyslexia and going on to achieve her dreams as a presenter.She recalls struggling with painful shyness in her school days due to the condition, and admits that when she tried her hand at a political interview, quizzing ex-Prime Minister Gordon Brown, she struggled.She recalled of the script: "I was saying words I didn't even understand, mangling up sentences and completely floundering. I was awful."Various critics had said, 'She'll be OK with the fluffy fashion pieces but how will she do a serious political interview?' And they were right...

This Morning viewers were left unimpressed minutes into the latest edition of the show as hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield chatted about ITV's latest drama, The Thief, His Wife and The Canoe.

This Morning took a racy turn during the latest instalment of the ITV daytime show.Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were back on our screens on Tuesday (April 19) morning.During the action-packed episode, the dynamic duo got a sneak peek inside some of the multi-million pound properties up for sale across the pound.They got a look into the lavish homes of Katy Perry, Ellen DeGeneres and Emma Roberts who are hoping to move.However, before Holly and Phillip introduced the segment, they both spotted an X-rated blunder on the autocue.An amused Phillip said: "Just written up here in front of us. Holly's just pointed out.""You're not going to be able to see this because it's on the autocue."Phillip went on to instruct the crew: "Camera two can you point at camera five."Holly continued: "There are some items this is one.

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield have returned to This Morning after an Easter break.The dynamic duo welcomed viewers to the ITV daytime show on Tuesday (April 18) but fans didn't seem too happy to see them.Josie Gibson, Alison Hammond, Dermot O'Leary and Vernon Kay have all stepped in to replace Phillip and Holly over half term.It appears that the famous foursome struck a chord with viewers and some have taken to Twitter for them to come back.Taking to Twitter, one fan penned: "I haven't missed them."Another added: "Wish it was Vernon and Josie today."A third person posted: "Let’s just say it… We want Josie back!"While a fourth social media user said: "Have to agree with so many that both Phil and Holly are 'tired' and the show needs fresh energy. It’s been great fun with the fill-ins."Alison and Dermot confirmed Holly and Phillip would be returning during Monday's (April 18) show.At the end of the programme, Alison told viewers: "Holly and Phil are back tomorrow.

Dermot O’Leary left Alison Hammond in hysterics on Monday's This Morning when he did an impression of Phil Vickery. After the ITV chef did a segment about Cadbury Creme Egg brownies, the co-hosts tucked into the chocolate Easter treat and Alison, 47, ushered Dermot, 48, to do his impression of Phil, 60.

Holly Willoughby has shared the reason she believes she'd be 'fine' if her TV career ended in a candid new interview. The This Morning star has been missing from the ITV show for a few weeks as she and Phillip Schofield take Easter off.

This Morning fans were left sharing a very similar wish as Vernon Kay spoke out on his hosting stint. The Bolton-born TV star made the famous sofa his home last week as he shared being at the helm of the show alongside Josie Gibson.

Alison Hammond apologised to ITV viewers as she “dribbled” out of her nose live on air on This Morning. The 47 year old was co-hosting the morning show with Dermot O’Leary today, Friday 15 April, and admitted at the start of the show she was suffering with hay fever.

ITV viewers were left stunned when Dermot O’Leary revealed he didn’t know what Home Bargains and B&M was on This Morning. The former X Factor host admitted he had not heard of the discount stores, during a segment on the best shops and discounts for Easter weekend. Dermot, 48 asked his co-host, Alison Hammond: “Tell us about Home Bargains, is that a website?" Alison, 47, looked taken aback in pure shock that he didn’t know what it was, before she swept the surprise aside and said: “No it's a shop babes...