![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/tv-legend-to-join-this-morning-as-itv-bosses-delighted-with-new-signing/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_Jones.jpg&description=Ever since Phillip Schofield's sudden departure from ITV's This Morning back in May there have been multiple presenters taking on his role A TV legend is set to to join This Morning as ITV bosses are "delighted" with the new signing. Presenter Steve Jones is set to join the line-up of presenters as he is due to host the programme on Wednesday alongside Josie Gibson. Bosses are said to be "thrilled" at the addition to the show after Phillip Schofield's sudden departure back in May. It's been said that if he is liked by viewers then he could become a permanent addition to the show alongside Holly Willoughby along with Josie, Alison Hammond, Dermot O'Leary and Craig Doyle. No permanent replacement for Phillip has been announced. A source told the MailOnline: "The hope is that those watching at home will love Steve, he's a very experienced broadcaster but also very cheeky. There is no permanent replacement for Phil, Holly will be presenting with Alison, Josie, Dermot and Craig, and now probably Steve. "Hopefully he will be part of the new dawn for This Morning after the Schofield scandal, and will help to give it a fresh new look." 46-year-old Steve currently works on Channel 4's Formula 1 coverage and found fame in 2003 when he presented Channel 4's T4 alongside Miquita Oliver. He was later hired by Simon Cowell to host the X Factor USA. ITV bosses have decided not to officially replace Schofield, 61, who in May admitted to having an affair with a younger colleague. He stepped down from his role at ITV including presenting This Morning and Dancing On Ice. Holly will instead present the show Monday to Thursday, with a member of what had been called the "This Morning family". A source shared to Bella magazine: "The idea of finding the next Phil to sit next to Holly has been disregarded by This Morning's bosses. It will essentially be Holly's show. It will be Holly along with whichever rotating presenter is selected to join her. "Bosses hope that they can put all of the S){kind=link}
Ever since Phillip Schofield’s sudden departure from ITV’s This Morning back in May there have been multiple presenters taking on his role
A TV legend is set to to join This Morning as ITV bosses are “delighted” with the new signing.
Presenter Steve Jones is set to join the line-up of presenters as he is due to host the programme on Wednesday alongside Josie Gibson. Bosses are said to be “thrilled” at the addition to the show after Phillip Schofield’s sudden departure back in May.
It’s been said that if he is liked by viewers then he could become a permanent addition to the show alongside Holly Willoughby along with Josie, Alison Hammond, Dermot O’Leary and Craig Doyle. No permanent replacement for Phillip has been announced.
A source told the MailOnline: “The hope is that those watching at home will love Steve, he’s a very experienced broadcaster but also very cheeky. There is no permanent replacement for Phil, Holly will be presenting with Alison, Josie, Dermot and Craig, and now probably Steve.