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23rd May 2023
10:19am BST
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"I understand that ITV has decided the current situation can’t go on. I want to do what I can to protect the show that I love," he added.
"So I have agreed to step down from This Morning with immediate effect, in the hope that the show can move forward to a bright future. I’d like to thank everyone who has supported me – especially This Morning’s amazing viewers – and I’ll see you all for the Soap Awards next month," he added.
Now said to be the "favourite", Dermot isn't the only one in the running as Alison is also in with a chance to host alongside Holly every morning.
The bookies, Coral, has reported that Dermot has now overtaken Alison as favourite, saying: "Following support in our betting, Dermot O'Leary has jumped to the top of the betting to replace Phillip Schofield permanently on This Morning."
With Alison as second favourite, the odds are now sitting at 6-4, with Rochelle Humes also in the running.
According to OK! Magazine, Coral's John Hill explained: "Alison Hammond and Rochelle Humes are very familiar with This Morning and are strong contenders for the job according to our odds."
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