They've been holding down the fort for Phil and Holly on ITV's This Morning while the iconic pair take a well-earned rest.
And presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary's hard earned efforts may have paid off - as bosses might be offering them a permanent spot on the show.
A TV insider said that when considering the decision to replace Phil and Holly backstage, 'the verdict was very favourable'.
'A breath of fresh air': Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary's hard earned efforts this week may have paid off - as bosses might be offering them a permanent spot on This Morning
Dermot, 48, and Alison, 46, have just completed their stint on the show during the original presenters' week-long break.
An insider told The Sun: 'There are no firm plans to replace the hosts but producers always keep an eye on potential heirs.'
The pair were said to be put through their paces during their time on the morning show to see how it would turn out if they replaced Phil and Holly.
Decisions, decisions! A TV insider said that when considering the decision to replace Phil and Holly backstage, 'the verdict was very favourable'
'And the verdict was very favourable.
'They are very much viewed as a breath of fresh air and have had a largely positive response from viewers,' the source revealed.
MailOnline has contacted a representative of Alison, Dermot and ITV for a comment.
New gig: They've been holding down the fort for Phil and Holly on ITV's This Morning for the past week
Despite the source telling the publication that the pair have had a 'largely positive response from viewers', that didn't stop Dermot finding himself in hot water this week
