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Jess Flaherty

Why Holly Willoughby is absent from This Morning as Rochelle Humes joins Phil Schofield

Holly Willoughby was absent from This Morning today, with the star being replaced by Rochelle Humes.

The popular breakfast show has been off air while regular hosts Holly and Phillip Schofield enjoyed a break over the festive period.

The presenting pals returned for a special Christmas Day episode of This Morning before vanishing from our screens.

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On Monday, January 4, This Morning returned for its first show of the new year.

Opening the show, Phil wished viewers a happy new year before explaining Holly's absence.

He said: "Holly is spending a couple of extra days with her family so Rochelle is here."

Fans were missing Holly and took to Twitter to question her whereabouts.

Jo said: "Where Holly?"

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Irma said: "Where is Holly????!!!"

Jack commented: "Where's @hollywills please?? apologies I’ve missed the very start of @thismorning NOT my fault!"

Other fans were pleased to see Rochelle sitting with Phil.

Chantal said: "yay Rochelle Holly on an extended Christmas break."

Joey said he would be staying on the sofa and added: "Rochelle is back on #thismorning!"

*This Morning airs weekdays on ITV from 10am

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