A presenter you’ve probably never even heard of is the new favourite to take over from Holly Willoughby on This Morning.
The bookies have put the unknown star as their favourite to land the coveted role!
Who is the new favourite to replace Holly Willoughby on This Morning?
A surprise new favourite has emerged as Holly’s replacement on This Morning, according to the bookies.
Storm Huntley, a 36-year-old Scottish TV star, best known for her work on Channel 5, is the current favourite for the gig, according to William Hill.
The bookies currently have the star at 2/1 to replace Holly on the show!
A spokesperson for William Hill, Lee Phelps, said: “There’s certainly a storm brewing in the betting to be the next This Morning host, with Storm Huntley a notable market mover in recent days.
“The Scottish presenter is now just 2/1 to replace Holly Willoughby on hosting duties, with Alison Hammond the favourite at even-money and the only other candidate ahead of Huntley in the betting.”
Who is Storm Huntley?
Storm is a 36-year-old presenter from Scotland. Beginning her career as a researcher at BBC Scotland, Storm soon moved on to working in front of the camera at STV Glasgow.
Since 2015, she has worked on Cbeebies’ Down at the Farm, the Wright Stuff, and the Jeremy Vine Show.
Storm is a co-host on The Jeremy Vine Show and helps screen and introduce callers. When Jeremy Vine leaves at 11.15, Storm hosts the show solo until 12.40.
Storm is married to the lead singer of The LaFonatines, Kerr Okan. They have a son, Otis, together.
Some fans headed online to react to the news. “Who?” one fan asked. “Never heard of her,” another said. “Whom are you and why are you here?” a third wrote.
However, some fans were excited by the prospect. “Storm will be a good choice,” one fan said.
Who else is tipped to replace Holly Willoughby on This Morning?
Storm isn’t the only star tipped to replace Holly on This Morning.
Alison Hammond is still the odds on favourite, with the bookies putting her at evens to become the newest permanent host of This Morning.
Josie Gibson is at 4/1 to replace Holly, whilst Rochelle is at 7/1.
Meanwhile, Davina McCall (11/1), GMB star Charlotte Hawkins (14/1) and Denise Van Outen (12/1) are all tipped for the gig.
Susanna Reid is at 16/1, as are Laura Whitmore, Lorraine Kelly, and Kate Garraway. Maya Jama, meanwhile, is at 20/1.
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This Morning airs on weekdays from 10am on ITV1 and ITVX.
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