This Morning viewers beg for more Alison Hammond and Dermott O'Leary airtime as ... trends now

It has been a rollercoaster of a year for the team at This Morning after both Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield resigned from the show in 2023. 

While new hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard have been settling into the role well since their debut in March, it seems fans aren't entirely convinced. 

Cat, 47, and Ben, 49, front the show from Monday to Thursday, but viewers are still treated to an episode from Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary every Friday. 

And it seems some viewers would rather the latter duo took over full time as they begged for the pair to be given more airtime after Friday's jam-packed episode, which even saw Alison debut her secret piano talent. 

Taking to Twitter fans shared love for the pair as they gushed that 'Fridays are the best days' and argued that they have the edge over Cat and Ben. 

They wrote: 'How lovely it is to see Dermot and Alison on @thismorning today . Proper presenters'; 'Fridays are the best days. Love Alison and Dermot! '

'I love Alison & Dermot. They make me laugh so much. They’re so relaxed. I like Ben & Cat but not quite the same energy, early days.'; 'Wow Alison such beautiful playing. Love it. You and Dermot are brilliant.'

'I can't believe I'm going to say this, I prefer Alison and Dermot to Cat and Ben, just so much more fun and livelier'; '@thismorning great to see Alison and Dermot on this morning. Brilliant team!!!'

Elsewhere fans on Instagram were in agreement as they commented on Alison's recent post of her and Dermot laughing while hosting the show together. 

They penned: 'Why on earth these 2 weren’t given TM Monday to Friday is beyond me'; 'I’ve loved Cat forever but I only watch TM on a Friday, no one beats the Dermot and Alison combo!'

'Wish you two were on every day!'; 'Alison is an absolute gem. A national treasure'; 'My two favourites..please can they be on every day..cat and Ben are a no for me'.

'Loved watching this morning with Alison playing the piano and Dermot doing the commentary, twas absolutely hilarious, they are such a funny pair, bless her Alison is always so cheerful no matter what. 

'I imagine she will let nothing get her down, tis always a joy to have both of them presenting the show and I feel I speak for a lot of people who would agree with me, long may they continue to cheer us up and lift our spirits in this dreary world'.