Viewers Demand Permanent Pairing on This Morning: Alison Hammond and Craig Doyle Gain Popularity

…By Alan Peterson for TDPel Media.

Following Phillip Schofield’s departure from This Morning and Holly Willoughby’s current leave, viewers of the show took to social media to express their desire for the current pairing of Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary to become permanent.

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However, today Craig Doyle stepped in as a presenter, and many viewers felt that he brought a great dynamic to the partnership.

Phil’s decision to leave the show was motivated by the fact that This Morning had become the center of attention recently, and he wanted to protect the show by stepping down immediately.

ITV Yet to Reveal Permanent Plans

ITV has not yet revealed any permanent plans for the show’s hosting duties.

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However, according to current odds, Alison Hammond (6/4) and Dermot O’Leary (11/4) are the favorites to become permanent presenters.

Josie Gibson and Rylan Clark-Neal are also contenders, but until today, Craig Doyle was not in the discussion.

Viewers Demand Craig Doyle as Permanent Presenter

Viewers took to Twitter to voice their support for Craig Doyle as a potential permanent presenter.

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Many praised his personality and on-screen presence, with some emphasizing the chemistry between Alison Hammond and Craig Doyle.

Some viewers expressed their preference for Craig over Dermot, citing a stronger connection with Alison.

While opinions varied, there was a consensus among some viewers that Craig Doyle would be a suitable replacement for Phillip.

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Proposed Solutions

Among the viewers, there were different suggestions regarding the permanent lineup for the show.

Some proposed keeping Alison and Dermot for Fridays and holidays, while others suggested Craig and Josie as replacements, with Alison and Dermot on Fridays.

Another idea was to have Craig and Holly co-host Monday to Wednesday, Alison and Holly on Thursdays, and Alison and Dermot on Fridays.

ITV’s Statement

In response to Phillip Schofield’s departure, ITV acknowledged his more than 20 years of service on This Morning and announced that he would continue to present other shows for the network.

Holly Willoughby will remain on This Morning and will co-present with other members of the This Morning family.

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Alan Peterson is a talented writer who creates engaging and informative content for TDPel Media. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, Alan has established himself as a respected authority in his field. He is a dedicated professional who is committed to providing readers with accurate and up-to-date news and information. Alan’s ability to distill complex ideas into easily digestible pieces has earned him a loyal following among TDPel Media’s readers. In addition to his writing work, Alan is an avid reader and enjoys exploring new topics to expand his knowledge and expertise. He lives in Scotlant, United Kingdom.