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16 Feb 2024, 10:10
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After a whole lot of speculation, ITV’s This Morning has finally welcomed its new presenters.
It has been revealed today (16th February) that Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley are joining the This Morning family from March.
The news was announced on This Morning’s social media pages, with a video showing Ben walking down the This Morning production corridor and placing a new photo of Cat on the wall. He turns to the camera as the picture of Cat comes to life and she gives viewers a wink.
Reacting to the exciting news, Cat said in a statement: “This Morning is a national institution. Whenever it’s on, it’s like having your friends over - funny, smart, silly, heartfelt, informative and joyful - like all the greatest friendships!"
The SMTV legend continued: “This Morning is and always will be the viewer’s show. Ben and I both know how much people love it, and with the help of an amazing team of people, we’re going to do our best to take care of it.”
Ben added: “This really feels like a very special moment for Cat and I to be part of the next chapter of This Morning. It’s an honour to be trusted with the reins, join Alison and Dermot and all the team that work on and off screen and do such a great job.
“For the last ten years I’ve been waking up with our ITV daytime audience on GMB and I now look forward to spending time with Cat, welcoming the viewers home after the school run or from their early morning routines, with a cup of tea and a mix of everything that makes This Morning so loved.”
Ben and Cat will present the Monday to Thursday shows, with Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary taking over on Fridays.
Cat previously guest-hosted the show last November, teaming up with Rylan Clark and Craig Doyle after Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield both left the long-running show.
Speaking about Cat on today's (16th February) edition of the show, Alison Hammond said: "We're so, so happy that they are joining the family! Ben and Cat, this is going to be great, isn't it?"
This Morning airs Monday to Friday on ITV and ITVX.
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