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Jessica Sansome & Ellie Kendall

Josie Gibson covered for Alison Hammond on ITV's This Morning after spending Christmas together

Bristol's Josie Gibson returned to our screens on Friday (January 14) to host ITV's This Morning alongside Dermot O'Leary.

The former Big Brother star took the place of Alison Hammond, the usual Friday presenter, while she 'took the day off'.

Josie, who last presented the show before Christmas, became a fan favourite when she was drafted into help fill Holly Willoughby's slot at the last minute back in November.

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She, in fact, ended up presenting the show for three days while Holly was off sick with a stomach bug, Manchester Evening News reports.

Then, in the run-up to Christmas she joined Vernon Kay, who was making his hosting debut on the show - and it seems viewers have been desperate to see her back presenting again.

During Friday's instalment of the popular daytime programme, the 36-year-old joined Dermot O'Leary while Alison, who Josie spent Christmas Day with, took a 'day off'.

Appearing at the start of Friday's show, the pair danced their way in before Dermot said hello to viewers.

Looking at her co-host, Josie said: "I'm here," to which Dermot replied: "I know you are..."

He then explained: "Alison is having a day off, what have you done with her?"

Getting up to look for Alison around the studio, Dermot added: "First it was Dosh On Your Doorstep and now it's this."

"Alison did say I could cover for her today," Josie said. "As long as I get her a good birthday present."

Struggling to remember her friend and co-worker's birthday, she added: "I can't think of anything really special to buy her.

"I know I went to her house empty-handed at Christmas but the presents did arrive after Christmas so I did get her something."

Josie and her son Reggie James spent Christmas Day at Alison's home in Birmingham with Alison and her teenage son, Aidan.

Fans flocked to Twitter to share their excitement at seeing Josie make a return to hosting.

@bekiheath commented: "@Josiestweet You look stunning today on @thismorning & you are a brilliant presenter too. Hope to see you more in the studio."

@LadyAnnabella17 said: "QUEEN JOSIE IS BACK!!! @Josiestweet @thismorning #ThisMorning."

And @PrincessPKaur wrote: "Yay Josie is on! Also love her hair and make up today. #thismorning."

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