This Morning fans were delighted to see Holly Willoughby and Josie Gibson host the popular ITV show together and have asked the broadcaster to make them a permanent duo.
Presenter Holly made her return to the ITV daytime show on Thursday presenting alongside Josie as she covered for Phillip Schofield, who is currently isolating due to testing positive for Covid-19.
Opening the show, the bubbly presenters joked the “blondes were taking over” but viewers at home were certainly hoping that they did.
Taking to Twitter, fans shared their joy seeing the women host the programme together.
One spectator penned: “Definitely prefer Holly & Josie to Phil & Josie.”
Another commented: “Absolutely loving the @HollyWills and @JosiesTweet pairing on today’s @ThisMorning already, should have this on Sunday’s @DancingOnIce while @Schofe is currently isolating.”
A third impressed viewer said: “Love Josie as a presenter. Definitely holds her own. Holly watch out!”
But despite several fans loving the new setup, some were clearly missing regular host Phil.
“It’s nice to see @hollywills back on #ThisMorning ! It’s just a shame @Schofe isn’t there too,” one fan sobbed.
Opening the weekly show on Thursday, Holly, who has recently been away said: “Hello, good morning and welcome to your Thursday’s this morning.”
Turning to Holly, Josie replied: “Good morning! This is so nice. Welcome back because you’ve been away.”
“I’ve been away but it’s lovely to see you, I feel like the blondes have taken over TV for the day. Who left us in charge?” Holly joked.
After testing positive with the virus, Phillip has been unable to make it to the This Morning studio since Tuesday, however he did call in to inform viewers that he was doing well.
However, Alison Hammond, who stood in for Phil on Tuesday, still took the time to make a savage dig, as she joked it was a silver lining to him being off the show as she was there to take his place.
On Tuesday morning’s show, Alison presented alongside Rochelle Humes while Vernon Kay hosted the show with Rochelle on Wednesday.
This Morning airs weekdays at 10 on ITV
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