They've only just started their leave of absence from the show, but Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby's return date has already been confirmed, just as viewers complained about their replacements.
The ITV daytime show's usual presenting pair have had their time on screen together disrupted in recent weeks as, firstly Phillip got Covid and then Holly got the virus just weeks later. Both isolated for over a week as replacements like Josie Gibson and Alison Hammond were swiftly called in to replace them.
Holly also took a number of weeks off This Morning to film a BBC show and now, just as viewers were getting used to having them back alongside each other, they have just begun a two break break for Easter. Their absence will see Dermot O'Leary and Alison host the majority of shows for the next fortnight, including the shows on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
READ MORE Saturday Night Takeaway viewers left gutted by Ant's announcement
Dermot and Alison kicked off their extended run as presenters on Monday, while, next week, Josie Gibson and Vernon Kay will present together for four consecutive days. Phillip and Holly will finally return to This Morning on Tuesday, April 19.
News of their return came as Dermot and Alison massively divided opinion on social media on Monday. Many viewers had the same complaint, accusing them of 'talking over' guests. One unimpressed viewer tweeted: "for the love of God can someone stop Dermot and Alison talking over their guests! As a viewer trying to follow a segment, they start talking and I can't even follow the subtitles."
A second blasted: "Why the hell can't Alison and Dermot shut up when someone's doing a section on this morning....cant hear a bloody word anyone's saying...Alice Beer was drowned out by them two acting like children," with another tweeting: "how rude of Dermot and Alison to just mess around while Alice is doing her easter egg presentation."
Others enjoyed seeing them replace Phillip and Holly. One fan posted: "Would normally be at work now (Half Term) but for the first time in aaages, I've watched @thismorning on ITV today and I'm loving it with Dermot and Alison hosting They're fabulous!"
Also in favour of them being given an extended run at the helm, another commented: "Alison… Dermot… how much energy??? Love it!!!!
