This Morning Presenters: A New Chapter for ITV’s Iconic Daytime Show
The New Era of This Morning Presenters
This Morning is currently presented by Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley from Monday to Thursday with Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond presenting on Fridays. The presenting shake-up marks a significant moment for the British daytime magazine programme that has aired on ITV for over 35 years, making it one of the longest-running daytime programmes on British television.
Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley Take the Helm
On 16 February 2024, Shephard and Deeley were announced as the show’s new permanent presenters and they started presenting Monday–Thursday from 11 March. The appointment came after a turbulent period for the show following the departures of long-time hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield in 2023.
After Willoughby’s departure left the show without a main host for the first time in over 35 years, a number of presenters were tried out on This Morning, including Steve Jones, Andi Peters, Ben Shephard, Rochelle Humes, Rylan Clark, Cat Deeley, Sarah Ferguson, Emma Willis, Christine Lampard, Mollie King, Lisa Snowdon and Siân Welby.
The Presenters’ Vision for This Morning
Ben Shephard expressed his excitement about the new role, describing it as an honour. Cat Deeley called This Morning “a national institution” and emphasised the show’s welcoming atmosphere. Both presenters have extensive television experience, with Shephard previously co-hosting Good Morning Britain and Deeley known for presenting So You Think You Can Dance in America.
The Friday Presenters Continue
Currently Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley are presenting the show from Monday to Thursday with Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary taking over on Fridays. Hammond and O’Leary have been Friday presenters for several years and have developed a strong rapport with viewers, providing continuity during the show’s transition period.
What This Means for Viewers
The presenting refresh represents a new chapter for This Morning while maintaining the programme’s core values. The programme features a variety of news, showbiz, fashion, health and beauty, lifestyle, home and garden, food, technology, live phone-ins, and competitions. With fresh faces at the helm, the show continues its mission to provide daytime entertainment that resonates with millions of viewers across the UK.
During the summer, Alison Hammond, Dermot O’Leary, Josie Gibson, Craig Doyle, Rylan Clark, Rochelle Humes, Joel Dommett, Olivia Attwood and Sian Welby host This Morning over the Summer when Ben and Cat take their annual break, ensuring viewers enjoy a variety of presenting talent throughout the year.