ITV confirms Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford are being replaced on This Morning

ITV has confirmed that Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford are being replaced on This Morning.

Bosses from the popular morning TV show announced the news that the pair would be axed from their usual Friday morning slot.

The changes will come into effect from January 8th, 2021, with the show being passed over to new hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary.

However, there is some good news if you’re a big Eamonn and Ruth fan, as they will continue to host the show during key holidays.

Alison Hammond said: “I never dreamt that when I first joined This Morning – initially for a few months – that I would still be there 19 years later.

“I genuinely care about the show and the viewers who watch, so it’s a huge privilege and honour to be hosting a show I adore so much. I’m just really excited to be doing even more of what I love alongside the lovely Dermot.”

And co-host Dermot added: “I’m deeply thrilled and honoured to be joining the This Morning team next year.

“We have huge shoes to fill and we are well aware what a privilege it is to be stepping into them.

“Above all, we want to have fun and for you to be able to kick your weekend off with a smile, especially given the year we’ve all had. So I’m delighted to be co-hosting with the living embodiment of sunshine on a rainy day. I can’t wait to get started.”

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Managing Director of ITV Daytime, Emma Gormley said: “We are delighted that Alison and Dermot will be joining the main presenting family on This Morning.

“Alison has provided some of the most memorable moments on the show in recent times and teamed up with the brilliant Dermot we think they are a great pairing in addition to our fabulous presenting line up of Phillip and Holly and Eamonn & Ruth.”