Famous WAG emerges as front-runner to replace Holly Willoughby on This Morning
ITV bosses are reportedly hoping to sign up TV presenter Christine Lampard as Holly Willoughby's replacement on This Morning following her departure from the daytime show earlier this month.
The 44-year-old broadcaster, who is a regular face on ITV's Lorraine and Loose Women, is a hot favourite to replace the 42-year-old, who quit her role after 14 years. Holly shared a post to her Instagram this month to express she's had to say a 'difficult goodbye' but felt she needed to do what was best for her and her family.
The news came after Holly took a break from the screen, with a rotation of presenters replacing her on the show. Bosses are finally looking for her permanent replacement, and Christine, who is married to former footballer Frank Lampard, is proving to the be their top pick, according to a report.
Christine Lampard is TV presenter and mother-of-two (Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Christine Lampard on Lorraine (Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)A source told The Sun: “Christine is popular with viewers and was a huge success when she covered Holly’s maternity leave. She’s an ITV talent and very well-liked by executives as she’s so hard-working and friendly." They added: “She’s an absolute pro when it comes to interviewing and is comfortable with everyone, from politicians to pop stars, and takes live TV in her stride. Christine is really happy with her current set-up, working across several different shows, but is always open to new opportunities.”
It has been said TV executives are planning to hold live auditions to find someone to take her place on the sofa. Insiders have said bosses are auditioning both males and females for the role, with other front runners including ITV stars Kate Garraway and Davina McCall.
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Speaking to the Mail, one show insider said: "There will be a mix of different hosts over the coming weeks as bosses screen test various contenders, some who will have been on the show before and some won't. There is a great existing pool of presenters both male and female who have featured before but bosses will also be looking outside of the show to try potential new faces out."
In an interview, Christine previously confessed she balances her work on TV and spending time with her two young children. She said: “It’s just logistics. I’m relatively lucky that I’m not working every single day. I’ve got Loose Women and Lorraine, and everything else fits around that. I feel for single parents or anyone who works 12 hours a day and juggles childcare because it’s really difficult.”
She also spoke about her 'exhausting home life' and told Women & Home: "Life is always busy, but we all manage somehow, don't we? Mine is 'two children busy'. Freddie has just turned two, so he's a whirlwind. The two of them are funny and wonderful and exhausting."
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