Favourite emerges to replace Phillip Schofield as 6 people tipped for role

Speculation over who will replace Phillip Schofield on ITV daytime show This Morning continues to mount. But bookies' latest odds shows one clear favourite to take on the role.

It was announced on Saturday, May 20, the 61-year-old was stepping down from presenting the ITV talk show with “immediate effect” after more than 20 years on the programme. It comes after weeks of speculation over rumours of a feud between Schofield and c0-host Holly Willoughby.

Now, some bookies are declaring Dermot O’Leary is the clear favourite to take the role, offering odds of 4/5. Rochelle Humes, Joel Dommett and Alison Hammond are currently behind Dermot in the bookies' listings. 49-year-old broadcaster O’Leary also appeared on the show as a guest presenter throughout the years. During his career, he has also hosted The X Factor, Soccer Aid, Comic Relief, Big Brother’s Little Brother and the Bafta film awards in 2021.

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Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary (ITV)

Some slightly less expected contenders are given a slimmer chance by the bookies - with Richard & Judy at 100/1 and long shot Jeremy Clarkson at odds of 200/1.

Dermot O'Leary is the 4/5 odds-on favourite to replace Phillip Schofield as This Morning host with the 61-year-old announcing his departure from the show with immediate effect.

According to BettingSites.co.uk Rochelle Humes and Joel Dommett are outside favourites at 6/1 and 8/1, respectively

Next permanent This Morning host

Dermot O'Leary 4/5

Rochelle Humes 6/1

Joel Dommett 8/1

Alison Hammond 10/1

Phil Vickery 20/1

Ore Oduba 20/1

Lisa Snowdon33/1

Marvin Humes 33/1

Eamonn Holmes 50/1

Josie Gibson 50/1

Ruth Langsford 50/1

Ant & Dec 66/1

Piers Morgan 100/1

Richard & Judy 100/1

Jeremy Clarkson 200/1

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