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Josie Gibson and Dermot O’Leary’s ‘natural’ chemistry on This Morning highlighted

Josie and Dermot are hosting over half-term this week

This Morning stars Josie Gibson and Dermot O’Leary have a “natural” chemistry, a body language expert has said.

Josie and Dermot have taken over hosting duties on the daytime show this week as Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield enjoy their half-term break.

Dermot usually hosts the show on Fridays with Alison Hammond. But this week, he’s been with Josie so far.

Dermot O'Leary smiling alongside Josie Gibson on This Morning today
Dermot and Josie are hosting This Morning over the half-term (Credit: ITV)

Josie and Dermot on This Morning

According to body language expert Darren Stanton, he believes Dermot has more of a “natural” chemistry with Josie than he does with Alison.

Speaking on behalf of FairBettingSites, Darren told us: “The relationship between Dermot and Josie as presenters is extremely strong and natural.

I definitely think Josie and Dermot could be contenders to replace Holly and Phillip in the future.

“It takes a great deal to be a TV duo, but these two certainly show deep chemistry and rapport. Dermot and Josie are clearly following in the footsteps of some of This Morning’s great presenters, such as Holly and Phillip, as they have a true spark between each other.”

Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond smiling on This Morning
Dermot usually hosts This Morning with Alison Hammond on Fridays (Credit: ITV)

He went on to say that Josie and Dermot show “positive” body language, gestures and smiles.

Darren explained: “They also do not take themselves too seriously, which is what the viewers seem to love.

“I definitely think Josie and Dermot could be contenders to replace Holly and Phillip in the future.

“It’s clear that they are a very popular duo with the public, which is further highlighted by their genuine reciprocal liking of each other and shared humour.”

Darren said he doesn’t believe Dermot and Alison “have a stronger connection”.

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield hosting This Morning
Could Josie and Dermot replace Holly and Phil in the future? (Credit: ITV)

He added: “While presenting with Alison on a Friday, Dermot’s body language is completely different. He appears slightly more closed and often folds his arms.

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“He also doesn’t use as many open palm gestures – which is a sign of openness and honesty – as he does with Josie.

“Although he obviously gets on well with Alison, I believe Dermot’s spark with Josie is a lot more natural. The pair clearly have a special chemistry as presenters.”

This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV1 and ITVX. 

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Rebecca Carter
Associate Editor (News)