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Kate Lally

ITV This Morning to replace Holly Willoughby for Monday's episode

Holly Willoughby will be replaced on Monday's This Morning, as she recovers from covid.

The 41-year-old will stay at home, while Josie Gibson steps in to co-host the morning programme.

Holly tested positive for the virus on Sunday, forcing her to miss the Dancing On Ice semi-finals, which she normally hosts alongside Phillip Schofield.

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Phillip was also forced to missed an episode last month after catching Covid-19.

The 59-year-old broadcaster was replaced by Stephen Mulhern, who fronted the show alongside Holly.

However, Stephen was unable to fill in this time as he revealed he is currently "resting up on doctor's orders."

Josie Gibson on This Morning (ITV)

This meant Phillip hosted the show solo, for the first time ever.

Issuing a brief statement on Sunday, DOI bosses said: "Unfortunately, Holly Willoughby is unable to host tonight's show after testing positive for Covid-19.

"We look forward to Holly returning for the Dancing on Ice Live Final."

Josie is no stranger to presenting This Morning, having stepped in at the end of last year when Holly was unwell.

On Monday, Phil told viewers he "thought he was immune" but that covid finally "got him" and the same has happened to his co-star.

He said: "Holly is watching from home. I tell you, it's the strangest thing watching from home.

"And Dancing On Ice. It's so bizarre.

"Anyway, Holly we wish you well."

This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV and the ITV Hub

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