Josie Gibson has revealed insights into her time on This Morning, addressing the subject of not moving into former co-host Holly Willoughby’s footwear following her departure.
The 39-year-old presenter initially joined the ITV program as a phase presenter in 2019, however has since moved into the position of assistant presenter.
With Holly’s departure announcement final yr, on the age of 43, hypothesis arose about Josie doubtlessly taking up as one of many primary presenters.
Cat Deeley, 47, and Ben Shephard, 49, have been later revealed because the successors to Holly and her former co-host Phillip Schofield, now 62, who each left the present final yr. Nevertheless, Josie continues in her position as a stand-in presenter.
Just lately, Huge Brother winner Josie shared her ideas on This Morning in an interview with the Every day Mail.
She indicated she might not have been thought of for any of the vacancies left by Holly and Phil, citing her residence outdoors London together with her five-year-old son Reggie, whom she co-parents with an ex-partner.
She informed the outlet:
“If I lived in London I’d have beloved this job. However I do not stay in London, I stay (in Tub), and that is the place I’m, and that is the place my household is, this, the place my life is.
Josie additional prompt through the current interview that she is going to “by no means get this time again” as a dad or mum to her son.
It was additionally revealed that Josie had harbored a lifelong ambition to grow to be a presenter, expressing her appreciation to the producers for recognizing her potential.
Reflecting on the present’s continued success, she famous within the interview:
“This morning has been so good to me.”
The presenter highlighted the group’s supportive setting and highlighted their understanding of her parental obligations and the balancing act she faces.
Cat and Ben have been launched as the most recent faces of the ITV program in February, forward of their airwaves debut.
They now run This Morning from Monday to Thursday each week, whereas Fridays are hosted by Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary.
Cat – who has labored on exhibits like So You Assume You Can Dance – mentioned forward of their debut:
“I can not wait to be a part of the group, from the crew and producers to the sensible presenters.”
She added:
“I have been internet hosting solo for the previous few years and I’ve actually missed that feeling of camaraderie. Will probably be nice to be a part of such an unimaginable group.”
Whereas Ben – who beforehand offered Good Morning Britain – mentioned:
“This Morning is my dream mixture of sleeping in, consuming cheesecakes and dealing with a implausible group! I am actually excited, I’ve beloved the present for years and it actually appears like a privilege to be there Monday to Thursday.”
