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Sam Cook

This Morning viewers call for Joel Dommett to replace Phillip Schofield permanently

Joel Dommett’s first day on ITV’s This Morning has been met with widespread acclaim. The 37-year-old presenter of The Masked Singer has stepped in for Phillip Schofield during Wednesday and Thursday this week - find out why here.

Former I’m A Celebrity star Joel joined Holly Willoughby on the sofa on Wednesday morning’s show. The main talking point on his first episode was the death of TV star and comedian Paul O’Grady, who has died aged 67.

Ahead of joining This Morning, fans were excited to see how Joel would fit in on the show. For the latest TV and showbiz news sign up to our newsletter here.

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“Loving @joeldommett with @hollywills today! You gotta give him something permanent @thismorning He’s natural, real & funny,” one person wrote. A second then added: “Petition to get @joeldommett a permanent spot on #thismorning - I've not laughed like this at This Morning in a long time!”

Holly with Wednesday and Thursday co-host Joel (ITV)

A third then said: “Great to see @joeldommett presenting alongside @hollywills on today’s #thismorning.” A fourth commented: “@thismorning omg I'm so happy to see @joeldommett hosting today!!!!! Amazing choice guys!”

Another person added: “What a great pairing, loving the show. Maybe this could be long term?” This Morning airs on weekdays from 10am on ITV1 and ITVX.

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