Christine Lampard emerges as surprise front-runner to replace Holly Willoughby on This Morning
CHRISTINE Lampard is the new surprise front-runner to re- place Holly Willoughby on This Morning.
The popular presenter, 44, is a hot favourite among ITV bosses to front the flagship show.
Christine is already a daytime TV stand-in for Lorraine Kelly and also appears on Loose Women.
The Northern Ireland-born star has previously presented ITV breakfast programme Daybreak and co-hosted BBC’s The One Show with Adrian Chiles.
A senior TV source said: “Christine is popular with viewers and was a huge success when she covered Holly’s maternity leave.
“She’s an ITV talent and very well liked by executives as she’s so hard-working and friendly.
“She’s an absolute pro when it comes to interviewing and is comfortable with everyone, from politicians to pop stars and takes live TV in her stride.
“Christine is really happy with her current set-up, working across several different shows, but is always open to new opportunities.”
Mum-of-two Christine is wed to ex-England football star Frank Lampard, 45.
This Morning has been in crisis since Holly, 42, quit earlier this month.
It came after Phillip Schofield, 61, was axed over an affair with a much younger runner.
Speaking about juggling work and childcare, Christine said previously: “It’s just logistics. I’m relatively lucky that I’m not working every single day.
“I’ve got Loose Women and Lorraine, and everything else fits around that.
“I feel for single parents or anyone who works 12 hours a day and juggles childcare, because it’s really difficult.”
ITV declined to comment.