Piers Morgan ‘confirms’ new This Morning team with ITV stars after Phil’s exit

Piers Morgan appeared to reveal that ITV’s This Morning had a new line-up which included none other than himself.

And it seems one of his new anchors isn’t a journalist or news presenter, but reality TV legend Gemma Collins. 

Piers made the joking “announcement” on Twitter this week after attending the Chelsea Flower Show, which took place in London.

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Always a very star-studded affair, the event is the perfect opportunity for celebs to network and it seems the GC may have nabbed her next gig.

In a tongue-in-in-cheek post, Piers said: “The new This Morning presenting team! ” while tagging his colleague Charlotte Hawkins.

The joke comes as This Morning’s Phillip Schofield has stepped down as the show’s co-presenter and his replacement remains to be seen.

Gemma was dressed flamboyantly as usual in a flowing emerald dress, rakish hat and massive sunglasses all while clutching a glass of champagne.

Recently rumours swirled that the former TOWIE star had split from her long-term boyfriend Rami Hawash, who she has revealed she would love to have a child with. In fact, Gemma, 42, said last year they were postponing their wedding as they were “trying for a baby”.

The split speculation came after eagle-eyed fans spotted that she and the businessmen no longer follow each other on social media.

However, Gemma was quick to assure fans they were still together – it was just that Rami prefers to remain private.

She said: “I have a private Instagram for my family and friends. Rami is a businessman and doesn’t always want to be on camera.

“Everything is good. We live a private life away from the cameras – it’s not for everyone. He is a private man and I have to respect that.”

Though Gemma is crazy in love with Rami, she has also made no secret about her crush on silver fox Paul Hollywood – in fact, he was the only reason she appeared on Celebrity Bake Off, she said.

While stumbling through her recipes and eventually serving the judges raw pastry, Bake Off host Noel Fielding joked: “Don’t look now, but there’s a man at the end of your bench. Have a little look.”

Gemma replied: “I know, I can feel him. It’s going to throw me off my cooking, it’s going to ruin my cream.”

It was at this point that Gemma gushed over the hunky chef, confessing: “He’s something else isn’t he? It’s the only reason I did the show, no offence.”

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