Phillip Schofield's This Morning replacement has been confirmed.
The 61-year-old broadcaster stepped away from ITV after he admitted having an affair with a colleague. The broadcaster usually fronts ITV's flagship daytime programme from Monday - Thursday alongside Holly Willoughby.
Holly took an early leave after her usual co-presenter's exit. Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary has stepped in to host the show as the fallout from the incident continues.
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Alison confirmed at the end of the show that Holly would return on Monday and will be joined by Josie Gibson. She said: "Holly and Josie will be here on Monday when pop sensation Adam Lambert pops in."
Mr Schofield opened up about the affair that led to his ITV exit in an interview with the BBC today. Alison and Dermot addressed the interview on today's This Morning.
Alison broke down in tears as she said: "I find it really painful. I loved Phillip Schofield and I still love Phillip Schofield. However, what he's done is wrong. He's admitted it. He's said sorry. As a family. we're all really struggling to process everything.
"I never know what to say, but I always remember what my mum said. My mum always said use your bible as your sat nav. The bible always said, 'he without sin cast the first stone'. I don't know what to say because I'm in conflict."
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