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Josie Gibson has shed light on the inner workings of This Morning, in the wake of the scandal-ridden show's huge overhaul in recent months.
Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, the TV host, 39, spoke about life on the show since Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby's shock departure last year - as she blasted allegations of toxicity among the 'amazing' cast and crew.
Josie first appeared on This Morning in 2019 as a segment presenter, during which she suffered a panic attack, which she admits could have derailed her future, however praised bosses for letting her continue despite debilitating nerves.
The former Big Brother star, who shares son Reggie, five, with ex Terry, spoke about her life on and off-screen ahead of her collaboration with Yoplait, in which she has launched a mission to help boost calcium intake in kids.
Josie and Reggie replicated iconic 'Got Milk?' images by posing with yoghurt moustaches made from Petits Filous for the shoot, before the stunner revealed why she was never pegged to replace Holly on the show.
Josie Gibson has shed light on the inner workings of This Morning, in the wake of the scandal-ridden show's huge overhaul in recent months
Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, the TV host, 39, spoke about life on the show since Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby's shock departure last year - as she blasted allegations of toxicity among the 'amazing' cast and crew on the show
Josie first appeared on This Morning in 2019 as a segment presenter, during which she suffered a panic attack, which she admits could have derailed her future, however praised bosses for letting her continue despite debilitating nerves
The former Big Brother star, who shares son Reggie, five, with ex Terry, spoke about her life on and off-screen ahead of her collaboration with Yoplait, in which she has launched a mission to help boost calcium intake in kids
Josie soared to fame after winning Big Brother's 11th season in 2010 leading to various brand deals and a hugely successful weight loss path.
Her time on This Morning began five years ago and she has worked her way from a segment presenter to fronting the full show in permanent hosts' absences.
This Morning has been synonymous with scandal over the past year due to Phillip's affair with a colleague and subsequent departure, before Holly announced she was set to leave the programme in October last year.
Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard have since been unveiled as their replacements from Monday to Thursday, while Josie joins a host of stars including Dermot O'Leary, Alison Hammond, Sian Welby and Rylan Clark in sharing Friday duties.
While there have been allegations of toxicity, defiant Josie insisted: 'This Morning have been so good to me. They are really understanding with Reggie. Juggling mum and everything. It's just nice to have people that you work with in this industry.'
Speaking about her panic attack, Josie explained the struggles of her first appearance on the show, saying: 'I don't feel pressure now, but when I first started. This is where I love This Morning...
'When I first started, I went on to host a competition on the studio floor... I had a freaking panic attack. I am not joking. I could not breathe, I couldn't. Honest this is years and years ago I did just. It was so nervous, so so nervous. My comfort...
Her time on This Morning began five years ago and she has worked her way from a segment presenter to fronting the full show in permanent hosts' absences (pictured on the show in 2019)
Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard have replaced Holly and Phil on the show
Holly and Josie are pictured on the show in June last year
'I always wanted to be a presenter, but I was. I suffered with my nerves and then they kept with me. They they seen something in in made. I did see it myself, but they kept with me. Really, they shouldn't have ever
