Amanda Holden to replace Holly Willoughby on This Morning

It's been confirmed that Amanda Holden AND Christine Bleakley will be replacing Holly Willoughby on the This Morning sofa

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by Kayleigh Dray |
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Amanda Holden, 43, is reportedly set to cover for Holly Willoughby on This Morning while she is away on maternity leave.

The mum-of-two will co-host the daytime show from September alongside Phillip Schofield.

A source told The Mirror that the Britain's Got Talent star was “thrilled and excited” by her new role.

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They added: “Amanda is a great fit for the This Morning audience.

"Her warmth, charisma and down-to-earth attitude mean viewers relate to her.”

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Phillip apparently wanted Christine Bleakley for the job
Phillip apparently wanted Christine Bleakley for the job

Phillip Schofield tweeted that he can't wait to work with Amanda - but added that Christine Bleakley, who is his co-host on Dancing On Ice, will be taking over when Britain's Got Talent kicks off in the spring time.

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Holly, 33, always takes the summer off and will go on maternity leave with her third child from September, taking a break of up to a year.

We're going to miss her!

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