This Morning fans call for Rylan Clark and Cat Deeley to be permanent hosts

Viewers loved them together!

Author: Alex RossPublished 13th Nov 2023

With both Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield deciding to leave their roles on This Morning earlier this year, a number of famous faces have been guest presenters on the show, as well as the likes of Josie Gibson, Craig Doyle, Alison Hammond, and Dermot O'Leary also standing in.

Following Rylan Clark's return to the show earlier this month, this week he is joined by national treasure Cat Deeley, and after Monday's (13th November) episode, it's safe to say she was loved by viewers!

Monday's episode saw Rylan and Cat interview actor Sir Michael Palin and make-up mogul Bobbi Brown, as well as bringing back SMTV: Live's Wonky Donkey during today's game of Spin To Win.

The popular daytime show also discussed today's biggest stories with Gyles Brandreth, as well as Dr Sara Kayat giving her advice to new parents.

After watching Cat and Rylan's first show together, viewers were quick to take to social media to express their love for the two, with many asking bosses to make them a permanent fixture.

One wrote: 'Absolutely love these two together! Kat has the bright personality of Holly but more ‘believable’ and less effected. Rylan has the cheekiness of Phil'. (sic)

Another said: 'Wow! What a great pairing! Absolutely a breath of fresh air, @catdeeley is a delight ! Great presenter & lovely lady, congrats & good luck, 😍👍', with a third adding: 'Would love these to be permanent, love Rylan'. (sic)

A fourth commented: 'I hope these two become resident presenters! Fabulous', with another adding: 'Hire her permanently. 4 days a week. She’s genuine, lovely and well educated'. (sic)

Check out all of the famous faces rumoured to host This Morning permanently:

Alison Hammond

Alison Hammond is the Friday host alongside Dermot O'Leary, but she's currently one of the favourites to take the full time role.

Dermot O'Leary

He hosts the show on a Friday alongside Alison Hammond, but fans would love to see Dermot O'Leary in a more full time role.

Josie Gibson

As well as being a loved member of the This Morning team, Josie has been promoted to host in recent months during the holidays, alongside Irishman Craig Doyle. And now she's appearing in I'm A Celeb, will she host the show permanently in 2024?

Cat Deeley

After joining Rylan Clark in November 2023 to host the show, fans were calling for Cat Deeley to become a permanent presenter!

Craig Doyle

Craig joined the This Morning team in 2021, presenting competitions before being promoted to a stand-in host alongside Josie Gibson. In recent months, Craig has presented the main show alongside the likes of Alison Hammond, Mollie King, Rochelle Humes, and Holly Willoughby.


Since Phillip's departure, Craig has been presenting the show frequently alongside Holly.

Rylan Clark

Until recently, Rylan Clark was a regular face on This Morning, stepping in to host the show as well as being the showbiz reporter. Now there's a position going, will Rylan leave his radio show to return?

Stacey Solomon

Stacey Solomon is firm favourite at ITV, having been a popular panellist on Loose Women for a number of years. Following Phillip's departure earlier this year, many of Stacey's fans believed she'd hinted she could be about to replace him, after revealing she'd just had 'one of the most exciting meetings of my life.'

Marvin and Rochelle Humes

Rochelle is a current member of the This Morning team and has stepped in to host the show a number of times, and she's also number of other shows alongside her husband Marvin! The pair would be a great fit!

Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford

Former Friday hosts Ruth Langsford and her husband Eamonn Holmes were replaced by bosses by Alison and Dermot, but could they be tempted to return to host the show?

Ben Shephard

Ben Shephard is a regular face on the ITV circuit - not only is he a regular presenter for Good Morning Britain, he also hosts daytime challenge show Tipping Point. He's an official stand-in on This Morning, having hosted alongside Holly in October, so could his role become more permanent?

Davina McCall

Davina is loved by TV fans across the UK, and she's been a regular guest on the show over the years, as well as occasionally stepping in to host.

Christine Lampard

Christine Lampard (née Bleakley) has been a stand-in for Holly Willoughby in the past, and she often presents Lorraine when Lorraine Kelly is off on holiday, meaning she's very well liked at ITV!

Gok Wan

Fashion guru and chef Gok Wan was a huge hit with viewers when he hosted the show alongside Rylan Clark back in 2018, and he's now a regular guest presenter on the show!

Vanessa Feltz

Vanessa Feltz has been a TV personality since 1992 - so she's VERY experienced. Having previously presented the show and often giving advice to callers, she wouldn't be a stranger to the show.

Abbey Clancy

Rumours are rife that TV presenter and model Abbey Clancy is the new favourite to replace Holly. The mum-of-four had a good relationship with ITV, having recently worked with them on Abbey Clancy: Celebrity Homes.

Hannah Waddingham

Actress and TV presenter Hannah Waddingham has also been thrown into the hat for the role. Known for roles on Ted Lasso, Game of Thrones and this year's Marks and Spencer Christmas advert, as well as presenting Eurovision 2023, Hannah would be a very popular choice.

Whilst Cat and Rylan are hosting this week, one usual face we probably won't see on the show for a number of weeks is Josie Gibson, as she's heavily rumoured to be taking part in this year's I'm A Celeb.

Josie, who previously took part and won Big Brother, has been photographed landing in Australia ahead of Sunday night's launch show, a long with the likes of Nigel Farage, Marvin Humes, and Nella Rose.

This Morning airs every weekday at 10am on ITV/STV.

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