ITV bosses have reportedly lined up a so-called ‘star duo’ Ben Shephard and Kate Garraway to host This Morning as the show faces uncertainty over its future. This comes as Holly Willoughby quit her role on the show this week, after 14 years as presenter.
With the show in turmoil following Holly stepping down and Phillip Schofield’s controversial exit earlier in the year, bosses reportedly have their sights set on the iconic duo – themselves no strangers to daytime TV.
Ben Shephard and Kate Garraway lined up to host this morning?
According to MailOnline, ITV bosses have lined up Ben Shephard and Kate Garraway to take up hosting duties on the popular entertainment show. Ben and Kate have a long and storied history of working and hosting together, most notably on Good Morning Britain, also for ITV1.
A source told MailOnlne: “Ben and Kate are adored by the public when they host together. Fans love them.”
They continued: “While the bosses love Alison Hammond and Josie Gibson, they know they need someone more heavyweight. Kate is a journalist yet is also funny and warm.”
Could This Morning be next for Ben and Kate?
Why did Holly Willoughby leave This Morning?
Holly sensationally quit the show Tuesday this week (October 10). This came as the nation learned of a plot to kidnap and murder the presenter – leading to the arrest of a man.
Holly addressed her decision to leave in an Instagram post that day, admitting that it was a ‘difficult goodbye’ from the show.
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“I have let ITV know today that after 14 years, I will not be returning to This Morning,” Holly wrote.
“To everyone who has ever worked on the show over the years, thank you so much. This is such a difficult goodbye, you are incredible and I will forever be proud of what we’ve done together.”
She went on to thank the show’s guests and viewers, signing off: “I will miss you all so much.”
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