This Morning host Alison Hammond replaced today by Angela Scanlon as viewers confused
This Morning host Alison Hammond was seemingly replaced at the last minute on today’s show (Friday, June 19), leaving fans baffled. The star, 51, usually hosts...This Morning host Alison Hammond was seemingly replaced at the last minute on today’s show (Friday, June 19), leaving fans baffled.
The star, 51, usually hosts the show alongside Dermot O’Leary on Fridays. However, she was nowhere to be seen today.
This Morning star Alison Hammond replaced
Friday mornings would usually see Alison and Dermot front the show.
However, Dermot was joined by a new co-host today.
Angela Scanlon stepped in for Alison in what appeared to be a last-minute change.
Just yesterday (Thursday, June 18), it was announced: “On tomorrow’s This Morning, Alison and Dermot are catching up with Hollywood star Jason Momoa as Scotland take on Morroco, Lorraine Kelly is live in Boston.”
Introducing Angela today, Dermot said: “Welcome to your Friday’s This Morning, and look who’s here, it’s Angela Scanlon, everyone!”
“It’s nice to have you with us,” he added.
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Neither addressed Alison’s absence, and the star hasn’t issued an update on her social media either.
TV Guide has contacted ITV for comment.
Fans notice Alison’s absence
Fans took to social media as they noticed Alison’s absence.
“Interesting, seems to be a last-minute substitution. Haven’t they referenced a few times this week that Jason Momoa would be in the studio with Alison and Dermot?” another said.
“No Alison,” another wrote, adding a gif of a smiling man.
“I miss Alison, but I have to say the Dermot & Angela duo is so good. They’re a good mix,” another added.
Alison replaced again
This isn’t the first time that Alison hasn’t been on This Morning, when it was previously announced that she would be.
Just last month, viewers were left confused when they tuned in on a Friday expecting to see Alison, only to be greeted by Josie Gibson instead.
They didn’t react kindly to it at the time.
“We’ve got the two simpletons and together they are only a smidge less annoying than Dermot and Alison,” one fan fumed.
“Josie and Dermot? No thanks! [Bleep] right off, I’m gonna go play with the cats in the garden,” another said.
“I love Josie, I really do,” said another. “But, I’m missing the upbeat energy that comes from Dermot and Alison. Where’s the jukebox music, etc?”
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This Morning airs on weekdays from 10am on ITV1 and ITVX.
