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Jessica Sansome

ITV This Morning viewers share 'need' as they cast verdict on Joel Dommett hosting and spot Holly Willoughby's 'mood'

This Morning viewers were treated to another presenting shake-up as Holly Willoughby returned to hosting duties. Wednesday's edition of the ITV daytime show saw another big change as the presenter was joined by a brand new co-host.

Earlier in the week, it was an all-female takeover as the 42-year-old presenter was joined by Alison Hammond after she confirmed that Phillip Schofield was "taking the week off". And after two fun-filled, and often chaotic, days together, Alison has had to step back from hosting duties until Friday (March 31) and was replaced by another familiar face.

Holly was joined on Wednesday's show (March 29) by Joel Dommett. It was revealed that the comedian and presenter will be making his hosting debut on the show in a social media post on Tuesday (March 28).

READ MORE: ITV Corrie legend Sally Lindsay appears in tears on This Morning as she brushes off show mistake to pay tribute to Paul O'Grady

After welcoming viewers to the show, Holly turned her attention to comedian and presenter Joel who was happy to admit that the nerves had kicked in as the went live to the nation. "I wasn't nervous until I heard the theme tune," The Masked Singer host admitted to which Holly replied: "It's that iconic sound. It's like, 'It's happening!'"

Joel then added: "I didn't sleep a wink," joking to Holly: "Will you hold my hand under the table?" The former I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here star also revealed something his wife had said to him ahead of his new TV gig, saying: "She said I have to be careful not to do my Masked Singer voice in the morning!"

And after a jam-packed show, which featured emotional tributes to Paul O'Grady following his 'unexpected' death, aged 67, on Tuesday evening (March 28), This Morning viewers were flocking to cast their verdict on Joel stepping in for Phillip on the show.

Joel joined Holly on the famous sofa as they hosted the emotional show (ITV)

@SLippyLippy tweeted: "@joeldommett is the best thing to happen to #ThisMorning in a very, very long time! He made me laugh out loud more than once!" @SeanieQuigley27 shared: "Wow I didn’t expect Joel Dommett to present with Holly Willoughby on today’s #ThisMorning but he did a great job huge well done to him and I would love him to be presenting again especially maybe with Alison gotta love Joel! :)."

@loella47_51 said: "I am loving the Joel and Holly vibes, it's working so well! #thismorning." @JohnKeeno commented: "Joel needs to do this job permanently. #thismorning." @21VampSt wrote: "Holly & Joel have been very watchable today Nice vibe Makes a welcome change make it permanent #ThisMorning."

@Alexfern03 posted: "Campaign to get Joel Dommett on @thismorning everyday!" @Eleanor30913482 typed: "Joel needs to stay @thismorning." @GerryNeillJnr added: "Holly's mood is so different today. She really looks like she's enjoying herself. I think Phil has ran his course. Joel is doing a great job the show seems fresher #ThisMorning @thismorning."

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