Josie Gibson replaced on This Morning amid Phillip Schofield's ITV exit and ... trends now
Josie Gibson was absent from This Morning on Wednesday as Craig Doyle stood in to co-host the show alongside Holly Willoughby.
The TV personality, 38, has been tasked with the biggest challenge in This Morning's 35-year history – to replace Phillip Schofield and sit alongside Holly as her co-presenter.
The ITV show has come under scrutiny in recent weeks after it was revealed that Schofield lied about having an affair with a younger colleague.
However, Craig and Holly were all smiles as they kicked the ITV show off by wishing students good luck on their exams.
Josie informed her Instagram followers she would be taking a day off on Wednesday, while gushing over pal Holly.
Shake-up: Josie Gibson was absent from This Morning on Wednesday as Craig Doyle stood in to co-host the show alongside Holly Willoughby
Tough: The TV personality, 38, has been tasked with the biggest challenge in This Morning's 35-year history – to replace Phillip Schofield and sit alongside Holly as her co-presenter
She wrote on Instagram: 'Thank you to this legend and her infectious energy!!! @hollywilloughby you are such a fabulous broadcaster...loved our last two days together.
'Passing the baton onto @craigadoyle I will be out in the sunshine bringing you an incredible competition from a canal boat. Don't miss us tomorrow from 10am on @thismorning'
Josie's down-to-earth demeanour immediately made her a favourite with the viewers and she has since covered occasionally for Holly,
Insiders say the fact that former Big Brother winner Ms Gibson is open and 'ordinary' means ITV bosses 'adore her', while those watching at home find her relatable.
Holly is reportedly determined to fight on to keep her spot on the sofa , despite the chaos at the programme.
She is paid £730,000 a year for the presenting gig but has a growing business empire, estimated to be worth £10million.
Holly told This Morning's viewers yesterday 'we gave our love and support to someone who was not telling the truth' as she returned to the show for the first time since Phillip's exit.
Phillip left the show after admitting to an affair - which he branded 'ill-advised by not illegal.
In an interview last week, he said Holly - who was not aware of the affair - was ignoring his messages
