Fans have reacted to Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard being introduced as the brand new hosts of This Morning.
Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield’s everlasting replacements are lastly set to take over the presenting reigns.
Following the departure of her longtime co-host, Holly had been internet hosting the present with a rotation of visitor presenters.
But in October, Holly instantly stop the ITV programme, shortly after a person was accused of plotting to kidnap and homicide her.
Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard are reportedly set to exchange Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield as the brand new full-time presenters of the present.
Both Cat, 47, and Ben, 49, have hosted the present individually up to now, and impressed producers with their on-screen expertise.
The unofficial announcement comes after it was reported in December final yr that Cat had “turned down” the job supply.
A supply at ITV informed the Daily Mail they’re “thrilled” they signed the pair after “so many obstacles had to be negotiated to get there.”
Another supply mentioned: “Cat was the one they wanted all along and finally they have her. It is incredible news for them.”
The unofficial announcement comes after it was reported in December final yr that Cat had “turned down” the job supply.
However, in accordance with sources after additional negotiations and the supply of extra money, Cat agreed to take the position.
A supply informed The Mirror: “The cat’s out of the bag – they are the new dream team. ITV is planning to announce Cat and Ben as their new star pairing in March.”
“Obviously Ben is well known and loved by the ITV daytime audience thanks to his many years on the breakfast sofa. Cat is also a very recognisable face, thanks to her long stint of working on kids’ TV, although she’s been over in the US for a long time.”
Fans of the present have taken to X to share their ideas on the brand new host.
One person wrote: “I think Ben will be great maybe a bit safe but it’s what the show needs right now verdict still out on Cat.”
Another person wrote: “At last this morning have got 2 fabulous presenters.”
A 3rd disapproved of the casting and mentioned: “Great news… but I still think Josie and Craig deserved better than this.”
