Why is Holly Willoughby not on This Morning?

Rochelle Humes has stepped in

Author: Alex RossPublished 9th May 2022

Brand new sports show The Games kicks off on ITV tonight (Monday 9th May), with a week of live shows as celebs such as Kevin Clifton, Wes Nelson, Ryan Thomas and Christine McGuinness take on Olympic Games-style activities.

Now, if you're a fan of ITV Daytime show This Morning and tuned in today, you will have been greeted by the lovely Rochelle Humes alongside Phillip Schofield, instead of usual host Holly Willoughby.

Why is Holly Willoughby not on This Morning this week?

That's because Holly will be hosting The Games, alongside former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff.

Explaining Holly's absence on Monday, Phillip told viewers: "Hiya, welcome to your Monday morning. Rochelle is here all week because Holly's presenting ITV's new show The Games which is live tonight and all week.

"9pm tonight she's live from Crystal Palace for the games, not taking part but actually hosting it beautifully."

Rochelle Humes will present This Morning in Holly's absence.

Check out which celebrities are taking part in The Games:

Olivia Attwood

Best known for: Reality star from Love Island

Phoenix Brown

Best known for: Model and Influencer

Kevin Clifton

Best known for: Professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing

Max George

Best known for: Singer in The Wanted and Radio Presenter

Chelcee Grimes

Best known for: Singer/Songwriter and TV personality

Josh Herdman

Best known for: Playing the role of Gregory Goyle in Harry Potter

Christine McGuinness

Best known for: Reality star and wife of Paddy McGuinness

Colson Smith

Best known for: Playing the role of Craig Tinker in Coronation Street

Lucrezia Millarini

Best known for: Newsreader

Wes Nelson

Best known for: Reality star from Love Island and Singer/songwriter

Rebecca Sarker

Best known for: Playing the role of Manpreet Jutla in Emmerdale

Ryan Thomas

Best known for: Soap actor and TV personality

Holly will be joined by co-presenter Andrew Flintoff on The Games, with former England footballer Alex Scott joining as track side reporter, and Chris Kamara joining as commentator.

The Games starts at 9pm on Monday 9th May, and will air every night this week at 9pm on ITV.

Meanwhile, This Morning continues every morning at 10am with Rochelle and Phillip.

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The Games: Everything you need to know about ITV's new live show

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