What does the future look like on This Morning following Holly’s exit?

This Morning has been thrown into chaos following the occasions of the previous couple of months. Surrounded by drama surrounding its presenters, what does the future of the beloved ITV breakfast present look like? We dive into what we are able to count on from the future of the present…

This Morning’s turbulent 2023

Before we focus on what’s subsequent for This Morning, let’s look at the occasions for 2023 that has left the present with a considerably unsure future. Back in May, Phillip Schofield introduced that he was leaving This Morning after rising hypothesis of a rift between his former shut buddy, Holly Willoughby.

WATCH: This Morning pays tribute to Holly Willoughby following her exit

He later launched an announcement confirming that he had an affair with a youthful male worker at ITV, which he described as “unwise but not illegal”. Despite assembly him when the worker was a youngster, and serving to him land a job at ITV, Phillip claimed that he relationship solely started when the unnamed man was 20, and that nobody was conscious of their relationship, together with Holly and the administration throughout This Morning.

Phillip Schofield sits on sofa on This Morning — Phillip Schofield stop in May

Following his resignation, ITV confirmed that they might be finishing up an exterior evaluation of the state of affairs, with chief govt Dame Carolyn McCall saying: “[Jane Mulcahy KC] will review our records and talk to people involved. This work will also consider our relevant processes and policies and whether we need to change or strengthen any.”

Following the scandal surrounding Phillip’s exit, Holly returned to the present and gave an announcement the place she mentioned she felt “let down” by her former shut buddy and co-star.

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby on This Morning sofa — Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby on This Morning couch

Holly Willoughby’s exit

Holly stop This Morning round 4 months after Phillip’s exit after a person was charged with soliciting a kidnap and homicide plot involving the TV persona. Shortly after the suspect was arrested, Holly launched an announcement confirming that she wouldn’t be again to the present, which learn: “I’ve let ITV know as we speak that after 14 years, I cannot be returning to This Morning.

“To everyone who has ever worked on the show over the years, thank you so so much. This is such a difficult goodbye, you are incredible and I forever will be proud of what we’ve done together. Thank you to everyone at ITV for being supportive. To every guest who has sat on our sofa, thank you. Most of all, thank you to the wonderful viewers. You’ve been so loyal, so supportive and the very best company every day.

Holly Willoughby on 'This Morning' — Holly Willoughby on ‘This Morning’

“Richard and Judy said, ‘We only look after this show, it will always belong to the viewers’. It’s been an honour to just be part of its story and I know this story has many chapters left to go. Sadly, however, I now feel I have to make this decision for me and my family. I will miss you all so much.”

What is next for This Morning?

Following Holly’s exit, the show was presented by Rochelle Humes, who regularly stands in for presenters, and Craig Doyle, who has occasionally presented the show since 2021, but has taken on a more permanent role since Phillip’s exit. However, it has yet to be confirmed if this pairing will take over on a permanent basis following Holly’s exit. After Phillip quit, the show instead had a rotation of presenters to star alongside her including Dermot O’Leary, Alison Hammond, Josie Gibson, Steve Jones, Joel Dommett, Ben Shepherd, and Andi Peters. HELLO! has reached out to This Morning representatives for information.

Craig sits on sofa with Alison Hammond on This Morning — Craig has change into a daily on This Morning

Despite hypothesis that This Morning may be ending following Holly’s exit, the managing director of media and leisure at ITV Kevin Lygo has opened up about the future of the present, telling the Mail Online: “Holly has brought her unique brand of warmth, energy, humour and fun to one of the country’s most popular daytime shows, and everyone on the programme will miss her enormously. She remains a much loved member of the ITV family and we look forward to continuing to work with her in the future.”