Josie Gibson has now spoken out about her future on This Morning after rumours circulated suggesting she was leaving the ITV daytime show.
The 38-year old star’s career got a significant boost after her successful jungle adventures in I’m A Celebrity back in December, and she appeared on Dancing On Ice. last weekend Earlier this week, the Bristol lass set chins wagging when she shared what appeared to be a “last day” message with her fans, sparking fears that she might not come back to the show.
Josie scribbled on Instagram last Wednesday: “My last day with @dermotoleary tomorrow before @alisonhammond55 returns Friday. Then @sianwelby takes the @thismorning reins next week. What an amazing group of ladies to share the sofa with!!!!! @dermotoleary thank you for being my rock this week.”
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However, the rumours were put to rest on Sunday (January 21) morning as she reassured her 698,000 Instagram followers. “Alreeet lovers,” she expressed. “Just to confirm, I have not left @thismorning I keep getting asked why I’ve left, so I thought it’s easier to clear up the rumour mill on here.”
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Josie told her fans: “I am eternally grateful for all your love and support and I can not thank you enough. JG #squashingrumours.” Her followers were over the moon, with one saying: “Thank god Josie that you are not leaving This Morning. I absolutely love you on This Morning @josiegibson85. Sending lots of love Xxx.” Another fan wrote: “So glad your not leaving I’m a true Bristolian like yourself and love watching you on This Morning, you always ask question we want to hear and are so compassionate plus you make us a laugh too.”
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Someone else said: “They’re lucky to have you giving a realistic perspective on life.” while another added: “You’re doing an amazing job as always Josie and I appreciate what you do.” When Josie showed up on Dancing On Ice last Sunday to present a competition, she was super excited.
Her former This Morning co-star Holly Willoughby welcomed her, asking: “It’s so lovely to see you, how are you?” And Josie answered: “It is so lovely to see you, Holly and Stephen [Mulhern], and thank you for having me. What an entrance. I feel like all my Christmases have come at once.”
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After the show, Josie shared her excitement on Instagram, writing: “What an honour…..Thank you for having me @dancingonice and giving me my own sleigh with these two heroes. The show was incredible!!! It was beautiful to have the one and only @hollywilloughby back on our screens where she belongs, alongside the legend that is @stephenmulhern the competition is so fierce this year!!!”
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