This Morning star eyes up replacing Cat Deeley as main host
This Morning viewers have seen a string of well-known faces front the ITV show over the years since it first began in 1988.
This Morning's Cat Deeley became the face of the ITV show alongside Ben Shephard back in 2024, following in the footsteps of Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.
Since then, viewers have seen the likes of Rochelle Humes, Emma Willis, Rylan Clark and Paddy McGuiness stand-in as guest presenters.
However, it looks as though one ITV star has their eye on the top hosting spot and they're no stranger to the show.
Made in Chelsea star turned commentator Ashley James has revealed she'd love to take on the role.
Speaking to The Sun, she said: "I've always said that I'm always there when the time comes. I would always love to host This Morning.
"I kind of follow where my interests are, and it's got me to where I am today, and I'm always going to work harder than anyone else."
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This Morning star eyes up replacing Cat Deeley as main host
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Admitting she feels lucky, the 38-year-old reflected on starting out in the entertainment industry back in 2012 with no contacts.
Ashley shared that when she quit her job her main goal was to get on This Morning.
It seems as though her dream came true as ITV viewers are used to seeing her as a guest panellist, often sharing her thoughts and opinions on the latest headlines alongside Nick Ferrari.
Ashley is a regular face on the ITV show
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She added: "I wanted to be on This Morning because it's a show that I grew up idolising. It was the goal. So I love it and it's such an amazing team. I love everybody that's on there, both in front of the camera and and behind the scenes."
Although Ashley is yet to step in as one of the presenters, it was recently announced that Love Islander turned Loose Women star Olivia Attwood is fronting the programme in the summer.
Speaking about her new role alongside Ben and Cat during an interview, she said: "I'm going to be doing a couple of shows in the summer, I'm very excited to be joining you guys.
Olivia Attwood is joining the This Morning team this summer
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"It's a huge honour, I've obviously grown up watching this show and being part of the Daytime team with the Loose Women has been the best experience and this just feels like a very natural progression of that."
Ben and Cat supported Olivia's role, suggesting she'll be 'brilliant' in her new position.
This Morning is available to watch on ITVX.
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