This Morning viewers praise Olivia Attwood hosting debut as they claim Love Island star makes Dermot O'Leary look like a 'first time presenter'
The former Love Island star, 37, was first announced as a host for the summer break back in June.
On Friday she made her first appearance on the sofa with her co-star Dermot - and many fans have rushed to X, formerly known as Twitter, to praise the documentary maker for her presenting skills.
One even went as far to say that she made Dermot look like an amateur, despite the former X Factor presenter usually hosting This Morning with Alison Hammond, 50, every Friday.
'I have to say that dermot looks like the first time presenter & inexperienced & Olivia attwood looks like the one that has been doing it for a long time,she has really surprised me,she is a really good presenter far better than josie gibson,well done olivia attwoood #ThisMorning.'
'OLIVIA ATTWOOD belongs on that sofa! Sterling job on #ThisMorning today! Really enjoyed her input.'
'Love #OliviaAttwood and so proud to see her smashing it on #thismorning.'
Olivia opened her debut to the ITV show with a BRUTAL comment to her co-star Dermot -which left the studio in stitches.
The Getting Filthy Rich star couldn't help but make a cheeky comment about Dermot just moments after they went on air.
Dermot said to viewers: 'Well hello. Welcome to your Friday's This Morning.
'Look who has joined us today. It's only the lovely Olivia Attwood everyone!
But the Getting Filthy Rich star couldn't help but make a cheeky comment about Dermot just moments into the show (pictured)
Olivia replied: 'Thanks guys! This is not a drill. This is happening!
'...I want you to know, I did go for a smaller heel.'
Dermot then added: 'You could have worn a flat! That's all I'm saying... Early feedback.'
'I couldn't actually,' Olivia replied.
Dermot, who is 5 ft9, told her: 'You could have worn a flat!'
The former X Factor presenter then went on his tip toes to get to the same height as his co-host.
Olivia's debut has got a lot of people talking on X, formerly known as Twitter, with many sharing how much they think she's a great fit for the show.
'Love to see Olivia is presenting on #thismorning great addition!'
During the opening segment Dermot went on his tip toes to get to the same height as his co-host (pictured)
The 34-year-old joined the panel of Loose Women back in 2023
'Loving Olivia #ThisMorning.'
'tbh I like Olivia, there are way more insufferable people than her and at least her documentaries aren't just a reality show all about me me me #thismorning.'
Since shooting to fame on Love Island, Olivia has released some of her own documentaries with ITV, including Getting Filthy Rich, The Price of Perfection and presented Bad Boyfriends.
She also became a regular panelist on Loose Women back in August 2023.
But earlier this month the star hit back at backlash over her upcoming gig on This Morning after cruel trolls insisted it 'wouldn't work'.
Traditionalists went as far as threatening they'll 'definitely stop watching' if Olivia joins the morning show.
But ITV's golden girl Olivia has assured she is determined to succeed in the new gig and prove the haters wrong.
She exclusively told The Sun: 'Those who know me understand the hard work I've put in to get where I am today.
'I'm forever grateful to Love Island for being the springboard to my career, but I'm excited to show there's so much more to me beyond the villa.
'It's been a lot of hard work, but I've always stayed focused on my goals and believed in myself and I'm very thankful for ITV in believing me.'
There are a range of other stars who will be presenting This Morning this summer.
The likes of Sian Welby, 38, Emma Willis, 49, Josie Gibson, 40, Rochelle Humes, 36, Joel Dommett, 40, Craig Doyle, 54, and Andi Peters, 54, will also be stepping in for Cat Deeley, 48, and Ben Shephard, 50.
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