This Morning fans horrified as Dermot O’Leary reveals huge break from show – saying ‘we miss you already’
"GUTTED" This Morning fans are heartbroken as Dermot O'Leary says goodbye in heartfelt post.
The beloved TV presenter and co-host Alison Hammond have waved farewell amid a surprise show shake up.
Disappointed fans will have to wait until September to see their family-favourite duo again, as they sign off for the summer holidays.
Dermot, 50, joked on their last show: "Is it my birthday today?"
Alison, 48, replied: "And you're finishing early! It is your birthday, I did all this just for you Dermot O'Leary because it's our last day together, isn't it, then we've got our summer off. I'm excited!"
To which Dermot added: "Our summer break! Thank you, this is like a dream show for me!"
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In an adorable Instagram , Dermot shared a snap of Alison and himself with beaming smiles on the This Morning sofa.
He captioned it: "And we are done! Love this human and this show. Have a great summer TM, see you in September x"
One heartbroken fan penned: "Noooooo you need to do the show all the time love you and Allison 👏."
"Gutted 😭 Will miss you . You’re my favourites ❤️," wrote another.
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"No way looooove you guys hosting you really are fabulous ❤," agreed a third.
There were also floods of comments begging the presenting dream team to return hosting full-time.
One wrote: "Both brilliant should do the show permanently."
While another commented: "Yes you two all the way such a better show ❤️❤️❤️❤️."
"The best duo ever on this morning 😍😍😍😍," penned a third.
It comes as Holly Willoughby is currently on holiday and not expected to return to the blue sofa until September.
Alison and Dermot took a summer break last year too and will also return to their hosting duties in two months.
TV favourites Josie Gibson and Craig Doyle are set to step in for Alison and Dermot while they're away.
It comes after The Sun revealed a major presenting shake-up.
When Holly returns to the show, the star will front This Morning with a number of co-hosts.
Holly will be joined by rotating presenters as ITV bosses have decided not to spend big money on replacing Phillip Schofield.
Familiar faces such as Craig, Alison, Dermot and Josie are all expected to co-host with Willoughby.
A source told the Daily Mail: "The idea of finding the next Phil to sit next to Holly has been disregarded by This Morning's bosses. It will be Holly along with whichever rotating presenter is selected to join her. It will essentially be Holly's show.
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"Bosses hope that they can put all of the Schofield scandal behind them and start concentrating on the content of the show rather than the twosome presenting it. At least this way there won't be any falling out.
"Holly is so excited about the plan, she loves Josie, Craig, Alison and Dermot. It's a happy ship and she made the decision not to quit but instead to return and keep things going while being at the helm. Holly is absolutely determined to head up the challenge to make the show a success again."
