Alison Hammond and her new co-host Craig Doyle have been exchanging sweet messages on social media after delighting fans with their This Morning appearance. Fans of the ITV daytime show were treated to a new face on the Bank Holiday Monday show.
BT Sport presenter Craig made his debut as the main host of the programme after recently appearing to host the competition segment from his home of Ireland. He replaced Dermot O'Leary on the first show of the week as Alison said her usual co-host was 'having a day off'.
After welcoming Craig to the programme, the 47-year-old presenter said: "He [Dermot] said hello by the way. He said you're in safe hands... I don't know about that," the mum-of-one added as Craig joked that Dermot had gone through some 'red flag' areas.
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Following their first show together, which saw viewers being left stunned by Dublin-born TV presenter Craig's age, Alison took to Instagram with a couple of snaps of the pair in the This Morning studio. " Well that was fun @craigadoyle," she wrote to her millions of followers: " Thanks for stepping in babs, loved it. you're a natural."
Craig also shared the love by posting one of the same photos to his own Instagram grid. He wrote: "What a fun day. Thank you to the wonderful @alisonhammond55 for minding me. Thank you to all the crew on @thismorning for inviting me along and @chefphilvickery for an incredible lunch.
"I felt honoured to be sitting on that iconic sofa. See you on Saturday for the Heineken Cup quarter final between Munster and Toulouse on @btsport @europeanrugbychampionscup."
Alison was quick to add a comment, continuing to gush over the new This Morning star. She wrote: "What a star !! you didn’t need me at all. Loved every minute."
And fans were quick to flood the post with their thoughts and it was overwhelmingly positive about the pair. @ mollychapman528 said: "Just seen a brilliant couple together I loved it best this morning. for ages."
"Loved Craig ! You are a natural. And you are so funny with lots of energy . Please can you be on again!!" @wendy.lu22 wrote
@cuddlymummy commented: "You two together? Real chemistry. Votes for both of you to become regulars together!"
"Brilliant Duo, I had a constant smile on my face watching you two today," sharonjones6844 shared as @donnellyeileen added: "You were great together, more please, sorry Dermot."
