Why is Holly Willoughby not on This Morning as Josie Gibson steps in?

Josie Gibson stepped into Holly’s shoes for Tuesday morning (Picture: ITV)

Josie Gibson was parachuted in to present This Morning with Phillip Schofield on Tuesday morning – but why is Holly Willoughby not there?

Presenter Phil opened the show alongside regular competition host Josie, with the pair both looking confused as Holly was nowhere to be seen.

The host began alongside Josie: ‘This is a bit of a first! I don’t know, about an hour ago you were on your way to do our live competitions in Surrey.’

He quickly explained how Josie was driven back to the studio after Holly wasn’t unable to complete her slot for today’s programme.

Phil said: ‘Holly is not here today because she’s got a tummy bug, nothing more than that,’ explaining she should return for Wednesday’s episode

Josie added of being called in to present: ‘I couldn’t believe it, how surreal! I’ve grown up watching the show and I’m sitting behind you!

Holly Willoughby was not on This Morning (Picture: ITV)

‘I’ve been thrown in the deep end and I’ve got the best armbands on the planet.

Josie called it ‘an honour’ to be presenting, with Phil concluding: ‘We’re going to enjoy the show, lots to do!’

Holly’s stomach bug comes after Miriam Margolyes had her in stitches yesterday when she farted live on air.

As the show returned from an ad break, Phil was seen collapsed on the table, laughing hysterically.

Addressing the incident, Miriam said: ‘Just now when I farted, I feel embarrassed. I get over it, but I feel embarrassed.

‘When you’re embarrassed you’re at your most open – don’t be afraid to feel embarrassed.’

This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV.

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