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Charlotte Tutton

Dermot O'Leary apologises to This Morning fans as he reveals presenter shake-up

Dermot O'Leary made an amusing apology to This Morning viewers on Friday morning, as the ITV series' latest episode came to an end.

He announced a hosting shake-up for next week over the Easter break, and was quick to say sorry to those tuning in at home.

Dermot announced that after their Friday hosting stint, he and co-host Alison Hammond would be back on Monday next week to host the show.

They're expected to host all week, while this is not confirmed, given the format shake-up isn't anything new.

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield are expected to be absent from their show duties next week, possibly for two weeks, as they always miss Easter every year.

This Morning host Dermot O'Leary didn't think ITV viewers would be best pleased when the announced he and Alison Hammond would be back very soon (ITV)

Dermot and Alison will take over it seems, which some fans might be thrilled about given how many have voiced how much they love having Alison hosting the show every Friday.

But Dermot seemed to think fans would be unhappy, as he joked and apologised in advance for them being back on their screens again so soon.

As the show came to an end, he declared: "Right, we are back on Monday, apologies in advance... we will see you Monday, have a great weekend."

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield will be absent from their show duties next week (ITV)

But there seemed to be no need for apologies, as viewers tuning in were once again taking to Twitter to share their love for the hosts.

One fan said: "Honestly Dermot and Alison are just perfection, they just make me smile so much. Nothing but love for the both of them."

Another added: "I just love Alison Hammond," as a third tweeted: "Alison totally runs this show."

Alison got a little too excited when Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey appeared on the show (mirror.co.uk)

Earlier in the show, Alison got a little too excited when Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey appeared on the show.

Fangirling, the telly host demanded a demonstration of how the cast film intimate scenes at a distance, while she also got the chance to dance with the actor.

Viewers were in hysterics over the moment, while Dermot had his face in his hands and kept saying sorry to their guest.

This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV.

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