ANOTHER This Morning shake-up as Dermot O’Leary’s Friday slot is ‘up in the air’
THIS Morning’s presenting line-up appears to be up in the air again.
Dermot O’Leary revealed on Monday’s show he was standing in for a two-week stint.
It sparked worry his partnership with Alison Hammond on Fridays was under threat.
But ITV have now confirmed Alison and Dermot will be back as usual on Friday.
However, next week’s line-up remains unknown.
An ITV spokesman told The Sun: “Holly and Dermot will continue to host Wednesday and Thursday this week, with Alison and Dermot back as usual on Friday.
“Information for the following week will be announced in due course.”
This Morning bosses said they would replace Phil with a roster of presenters alongside Holly which change up as and when.
But viewers were convinced this week that they gave away a major clue about who will permanently take over Phillip’s job by announcing Dermot‘s long hosting stretch.
The shake-up means Josie Gibson and Craig Doyle will not co-anchor with Holly for the next fortnight.
Instead Holly and Dermot will offer viewers a more stable presenting partnership than in recent weeks.
Fans are now convinced Friday host Dermot will end up being a main presenter.
A viewer wrote: “I think Dermot is a good choice to replace Philip on This Morning.”
Another said: “This Morning should keep Dermot with Holly.”
“I’m liking the Dermot and Holly combination,” said one.
A fan added: “I think Dermot is very good with Holly…..and serious but funny too. Alison too overpowering but like her with Josie. Love This Morning. Holly Willoughby’s so happy today.”
Holly returned to the daytime show on Monday for her second week without Phil.
Last week she spent two days presenting with Josie and the other two with Craig.
She’s hosting alongside Dermot for the final day tomorrow – having last presented This Morning together a decade ago.
They were also co-presenters on The X Factor’s spin-off show in 2008.
Phillip stepped down from ITV after confessing to an extra-marital affair with a much younger male runner on This Morning.
The 61-year-old revealed he is “utterly broken and ashamed” — but stressed he did not groom him.