This Morning's Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield left the show for a well-earned break before Christmas.
On Friday, December 17, the presenters told viewers it would be the last time they'd be on the iconic sofa for a while.
This Morning continued to run on weekdays, with Rochelle Humes and Vernon Kay filling in for the pair.
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But with the New Year well underway, viewers were left confused as Tuesday's episode was hosted by Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary - who usually only present the morning show on Fridays.
Fans of the ITV daytime show were expecting to see Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield back at the helm.
Posting on Twitter, viewers shared their thoughts.
Jenni said: "Did Phil & Holly leave & forget to say goodbye? They’ve been off for ages #ThisMorning @thismorning."
Liam said: "Phil and Holly still aren’t back from their Christmas break? How many weeks off do they need? I wish I had that long off. I was lucky to get a bank holiday off! #ThisMorning."
Another user said: "Have Phil and Holly retired? #Thismorning."
Alison has today revealed she and Dermot will also host Wednesday's show.
Posting on Instagram she said: "Guess who back tomorrow at 10 am just me , Dermot and all the Team Tomorrow on itv come and join us".
Many of her followers were thrilled by the news.
ladydanni1 said: "Love the two of you!!"
donnaanders03 said: "I love Alison and Dermot"
nam_40 said: "Loved having you both back"
It is believed Holly and Phil will return for their first show of the year next week.
This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV and ITV Hub.
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