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Lottie Gibbons

Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary replaced by Josie Gibson and Craig Doyle on ITV This Morning

Josie Gibson and Craig Doyle were the stars of today's This Morning as they took over presenting duties from Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary.

Former Big Brother winner, Josie, is a fan favourite among viewers. She has previously hosted This Morning alongside Phillip Schofield, Andi Peters, Dermot and Vernon Kay.

But today she reunited with Craig for an Easter Monday special. Josie asked Craig: "It's been a long time, have you missed me?"

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Craig said it was great to reunite with Josie following their last show together at Christmas.

He added: "It's like we've got a free gaff. Holly and Phil are away, and our favourite aunt and uncle, Alison and Dermot are away."

At the end of Friday's episode, it was confirmed by Dermot and Alison that Josie and Craig would be at the helm on Easter Monday.

There was no indication if they will front the show for just one day, or follow Alison and Dermot's lead by doing the job for a whole week, in place of the absent Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.

Holly and Phil are expected to return on April 17, with Phil off for a week longer than his ITV colleague.

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