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Phillip Schofield is set to be replaced on This Morning for a short period next week, and a big name will be taking his spot on the show.
TV personality Alison Hammond, 48, will be replacing Phillip for the week, starting on Monday.
The ITV daytime magazine show is typically presented by Phillip and co-host Holly Willoughby, 42, from Monday through Thursday, with Alison and Dermot O'Leary, 49, taking over on Fridays.
And next week's episodes promise that big stars will be in the studio. However, Phillip, unfortunately, won't be present.
The news of next week's plans was revealed during Friday's episode after Dermot and Alison introduced the upcoming episode of Loose Women.
Upcoming: Phillip Schofield is set to be replaced on This Morning next week, and a big name will be taking his spot on the show
Alison told the viewers at home: 'On Monday's This Morning, Shirley Ballas will be here as she reveals why her latest project will be more competitive than Strictly.'
Dermot added: 'David Domoney has all you need to know about getting your garden ready for Spring.'
Alison then revealed, 'Guess what, I'm going to be hosting. Monday, 10 o'clock, see you there!'
The presenter swap comes after it was recently revealed that Alison was being lined up as Holly's successor on This Morning.
Speaking to The Mirror, a source revealed: 'ITV bosses are clear they want Holly to return to This Morning next year.'
'But while a question mark hangs over her future, there have been conversations about who could step in if she decided to go.'
The source explained: 'Top of that list is Alison. She has gone from being seen as a safe pair of hands to a real asset to the channel.
Addressing the speculation, an ITV
