Josie Gibson replaces Holly Willoughby on This Morning

OHMYGOSSIP — Josie Gibson has replaced Holly Willoughby on ‘This Morning.’
The 37-year-old TV star stepped in to front the show on Monday (14.03.2022) alongside Phillip Schofield, 59, after his regular co-host Holly tested positive for coronavirus and was forced to miss out hosting ‘Dancing on Ice’ the night before.
Phillip – who himself had tested positive a few weeks earlier – said at the top of the show as he sat beside Josie: “We were absolutely convinced, Holly and I, having worked all the way through everything that we might be immune. And then it got me a few weeks ago and then over the weekend it got Holly. So, she has tested positive and is watching at home. It is the weirdest thing in the world when you can’t do it and you’re watching it from home. It was the same with ‘Dancing on Ice’ last night.”
The veteran TV star – who had to front ‘Dancing on Ice’ alone when his co-star tested positive at short notice – then went on to wish Holly a speedy recovery but assured viewers that they were in “very safe hands” with the former ‘Big Brother’ star.
He added: “Holly, get well soon. Get back as quick as you can but we’re in very, very safe hands here. But we miss you!”
Josie – who normally presents the live competition segments – also chimed in with her well-wishes for Holly.
Speaking on ‘This Morning’ live, she said: “Get well soon, Hols. I’m sending you lots of love!”
It is not known how many episodes Josie will be covering, with previous reports suggesting that Alison Hammond and Rochelle Humes could be stepping in while Holly is away.
An ITV spokesperson previously confirmed the news that Holly had tested positive and noted that they look forward to welcoming her back for the live final of the skating show, set to take place on 27th March.
In a statement, they 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.”

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