Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard announce break from ITV's This Morning
Just minutes before the start of This Morning, presenters Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard made an announcement that they'll be taking a break from the show.
The news was revealed towards the end of Lorraine Kelly's eponymous ITV talk show on Thursday (July 17) morning. The Scottish host handed over to the presenting duo, Cat, 48, and Ben, 50, who were preparing to deliver the day's top headlines.
Before giving viewers a sneak peek into what the show had in store, Cat disclosed that they wouldn't be gracing screens for the next few weeks as they take their summer break.
Speaking to viewers at home, Cat declared: "Morning, so it's our last show this morning." Ben chimed in with: "Yes, for the summer."
ITV has since unveiled a new line-up of hosts set to fill in on This Morning throughout the summer season, reports the Mirror.
In a video shared on its official Instagram account, ITV introduced the incoming presenters through a series of Polaroid photos displayed on a gingham tablecloth.
Leading the pack are fan favourites Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary, who will be hosting the Friday slot. They'll be joined by a star-studded roster of guest presenters including Emma Willis, Rylan Clark, Josie Gibson, Rochelle Humes, Joel Dommett, Craig Doyle, Sian Welby, and Andi Peters.
Additionally, Olivia Attwood, former Love Island and TOWIE star, will also be making her debut as a presenter on This Morning.
An enthusiastic announcement from the programme's Instagram page declared: "This summer, get ready for the best staycation ever! Holiday from home as some of our favourite faces come together to entertain you. From sofa to sun lounger, brighten up your mornings with our all-star line-up this summer on This Morning."
Predictably, the comments section was awash with reactions as Sian Welby expressed her excitement, writing: "Can't wait." Alison Hammond replied with an upbeat "Yay".
Following her two-year stint on Loose Women, Olivia expressed her delight about her fresh position. She remarked: "It's a huge honour, I've grown up watching this show.
"And being a part of the daytime team with Loose Women has been the best experience and this feels very natural."
This development follows ITV's recent revelation of substantial alterations to its daytime programming. Lorraine's programme will now span just 30 minutes, airing from 9:30am to 10am, running on a seasonal basis for 30 weeks annually.
Good Morning Britain is also poised for a considerable scheduling shift, broadcasting for three and a half hours regularly and extending to a complete four hours during Lorraine's off-season.
Loose Women returns to a 30-week format reminiscent of their pre-2016 arrangement, with these scheduling changes due to take effect from January 2026.
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