The TV presenter, 41, has been forced to take time off the ITV daytime show after testing positive for coronavirus.
The mum-of-three doesn't look set to return to the show until next week at the earliest with Josie confirming Alison Hammond is taking over for Thursday's show alongside Phillip before she hosts the show as normal on Friday alongside Dermot O'Leary. But Josie's appearance on the show came as a delight to This Morning viewers who have been calling for her to have a permanent hosting role on the show after filling in for Holly late last year, when she fell ill with a stomach bug before joining her earlier this year when Phil himself had coronavirus. Thank you for subscribing!We have more newslettersShow mePhillip Schofield has given a fresh update on Holly Willoughby as she remains off This Morning. The TV presenter, 41, has been forced to take time off the ITV daytime show after testing positive for coronavirus over the weekend. READ MORE: ITV This Morning host Josie Gibson reveals her crush on Coronation Street icon Phillip, 59, ended up having to host the show solo due to it being short notice to draft in a replacement but on This Morning, he has been joined for the last few days by Josie Gibson. And the TV star offered a brief update on his usual co-host and best pal at the end of Lorraine Kelly's ITV show on Wednesday. The Scottish TV host, 62, was chatting to ex EastEnders actress and Holly's cousins-in-law Tamzin Outhwaite, when she mentioned that Holly had "the Covid." As she crossed over to This Morning to speak to Phillip and Josie to find out what was coming up on their latest show, Phillip replied: "She (Holly) is still taking care of herself, looking after herself; Josie's here", before teasing Wednesday's This Morning. @susiesollis commented: "#ThisMorning Josie is so Fabulous would be great if she were on more." Manchester AirportStranger leaves car on family's driveway near Manchester Airport for DAYS"We couldn’t access our garden and we couldn’t take out our bins"£1,950 warning issued to anyone who uses WhatsApp to message friends and familyBREAKING: Reports of man 'being electrocuted by pylon close to M60' in WythenshaweGreater Manchester NewsThe public are asked to avoid the area. Holly also had to pull out of the Dancing On Ice semi-finals on Sunday night (March 13) after receiving the positive Covid test hours before the show went on air.
Speaking to Lorraine Kelly, Phillip Schofield gave an update on Holly after she tested positive for coronavirus.
Also a big Josie admirer, another ITV viewer tweeted: "I love Josie on this morning. Holly's replacement Josie is becoming more and more popular with viewers all the time, with one taking to Twitter calling for her to be made permanent. With Holly missing in action, Alison Hammond, Rochelle Humes and Josie all saw their names thrown into the ring as potential replacements.
This Morning's Josie Gibson was emotional as she told viewers four of her close male friends took their own lives during the Covid-19 pandemic.
She said: “During this pandemic I personally know four people - four men - that took their life to suice. Hand on heart, even I don't have the solution for it.” Josie became emotional as she shared with ITV viewers that she had personally seen the toll the pandemic took I personally know them. Partway through the conversation, Josie became emotional as she shared with ITV viewers that she had personally seen the toll the pandemic took after four male friends took their lives. This Morning’s Josie Gibson was tearful during Wednesday’s instalment of the ITV show as she revealed she lost four of her friends to suicide during the coronavirus lockdown.
This Morning host Phillip Schofield has been hosting the ITV show with Josie Gibson following Holly Willoughby's absence after the star tested positive for ...
Josie Gibson has appeared on the ITV show to cover Holly after the star was forced to step away after she was left feeling unwell. This Morning: Phillip issues update on Holly as she misses show This Morning: Phillip issues update on Holly as she misses show
This Morning host Holly Willoughby is currently isolating with COVID-19, but Josie Gibson won't cover for her tomorrow.
She’s fun, but not overpowering like Alison. She is genuine and needs to be on the show more.” Wrapping up today’s show (March 16), Josie revealed that she wouldn’t be on the sofa with Phil tomorrow. However, in another presenting shake-up, Josie revealed that she won’t be hosting the show tomorrow (March 17).
Holly, aged 41, has missed the past two This Morning editions due to Covid.
Stay up to date with the latest celebrity and TV news with showbiz updates from our daily newsletter here. She also pulled out of ITV Dancing on Ice this weekend. Lots of love." Lorraine aired from 9am til 10am on Wednesday. "Holly, get well soon. Phillip Issues Update On Holly As She Misses This Morning Again
The This Morning presenter says she is 'patiently waiting' to show off her spring wardrobe as she shares details of new floral M&S dress.
A description on the M&S website reads: "Classic styling meets contemporary blooms with this tea dress. Posing in a blue and white floral dress with puff sleeves, Holly wrote: "Spring is nearly here and that means one thing, dress season! Holly Willoughby has left shoppers dreaming of spring with her latest Marks and Spencer number.
The presenter, 37, - who is standing in for Holly Willoughby - shared the upsetting news during a discussion about the struggle to access mental health ...