Josie Gibson reveals she’d have ‘loved’ to replace Holly Willoughby as she breaks silence on This Morning snub

Josie Gibson is well-loved by viewers of the TV show This Morning, as evidenced by the many fans she has accrued on social media platform Instagram.

Josie Gibson, a star of the show This Morning, has finally spoken out about not being chosen to replace Holly Willoughby on the popular ITV program. The network announced earlier this year that Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard would be taking over as the new presenters from Monday to Thursday, which disappointed many fans who had hoped for Josie and Craig Doyle to get the role instead.

Josie, who gained fame after appearing on Big Brother in 2010, expressed her thoughts on not getting the desired job. In an interview with The Daily Mail, she mentioned that she would have loved the job if she lived in London. However, she resides in Bath, where her family and life are, so she decided to stay put.

During the interview, Josie expressed that being a parent to her son Reggie is a precious and irreplaceable experience. She mentioned that she shares custody of him with her former partner. Josie also mentioned that she realizes the value of her time spent with her child and wishes to make the most of it.

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Last year, Holly Willoughby departed from her role on This Morning show -Image credit goes to Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images.

In other parts of the interview, Josie shared that her lifelong dream was to become a presenter, and she thanked the producers for recognizing her potential. Josie also mentioned how grateful she was to be a part of This Morning, a show that has been incredibly beneficial to her. According to the presenter, the team behind the program has been very supportive and understanding of her parental duties, which she admits can be quite challenging to juggle.

Lately, there have been sightings of Josie and her co-star from ITV, Stephen Mulhern, getting close after their appearance on the last episode of Saturday Night Takeaway. When questioned about their romantic status, the 39-year-old Josie confessed to MailOnline that she is smitten with Stephen. However, she feels that it's a pattern in her life that she falls for people who may not reciprocate her feelings.

Cat and Ben, the new presenters of This Morning, have resumed their duties after taking a short break. Prior to joining the show, Cat expressed her excitement about being a part of the team, including the crew, producers, and outstanding presenters. After hosting alone for several years, she has missed the feeling of being part of a group and is thrilled to join an amazing team.

Ben, who used to present Good Morning Britain, expressed his excitement about joining the team at This Morning. He described it as the perfect blend of being able to sleep in, indulge in delicious cheesecakes, and collaborate with an incredible group of people. Having been a fan of the show for a long time, he feels honored to be a part of it from Monday to Thursday.

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