ITV bosses have been forced to slam claims that This Morning veterans Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have been axed from the show after it was rumoured they were being replaced by Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary.
Married couple Ruth and Eamonn have had a long term gig hosting the show every Friday and during school holidays, when regular duo Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield are off work.
But the slot is regularly filled with guest hosts and has featured Rylan Clark-Neal, Rochelle Humes and Amanda Holden.
Alison, who’s also been a regular face on the show on various segments since 2003, was recently given the top spot alongside Dermot for a one-off show and it went down so well with regular viewers that it was claimed she’d been offered the permanent role.
CHECK OUT: Ruth Langsford's This Morning outfits and where to buy them cheaper on the highstreet
Ruth Langsford's This Morning outfits
1 of 10MONDAY 23 August
It's Monday and Ruth is wearing this gorgeous printed dress. We're loving the design and the fit of the dress, so of course we've had a scout on the high street for a similar look...What Ruth is wearing:Printed v-neck angel sleeve midi tea dress, Marks & Spencer, £69.**Where you can get Ruth's look for less on the high street:**From Next you can recreate Ruth's entire outfit for less than £40...
2 of 10ruth langsford black shell and star print dress this morning
3 of 10TUESDAY 24 August
For her second look of the week, Ruth is wearing this hot pink blazer, a white square neck top and black trousers. This isn't the first time she's wore this blazer and top combo - proving that it's a statement piece for our wardrobe. What Ruth is wearing:Soft square vest, Kettlewell, £32.Leila slim trousers with stretch, Hobbs London, £99.Blazer with rolled-up sleeves, Zara, £49.99.**Where you can get Ruth's look for less on the high street:**From PrettyLittleThing and Boohoo you can recreate Ruth's entire outfit for less than £70...
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5 of 10WEDNESDAY 25 August
It's the middle of the week and Ruth is wearing this gorgeous white floral midi dress. We're loving the puff sleeves, it just adds something to her outfit. So we've found a high street dupe for less...What Ruth is wearing:Per Una dress, Marks & Spencer.**Where you can get Ruth's look for less on the high street:**From Missguided you can recreate Ruth's entire outfit for £30...
6 of 10ruth langsford this morning white floral midi dress
7 of 10THURSDAY 26 August
It's Thursday and Ruth is wearing a grey checkered blazer, a top square neck top and trousers. Again, she's gone for a smart and sophisticated outfit and we're totally here for it. What Ruth is wearing:Soft square vest, Kettlewell, £32.Blazer, Marks and Spencer.Straight leg trousers, Marks and Spencer, £22.50.**Where you can get Ruth's look for less on the high street:**From ASOS you can recreate Ruth's entire outfit for less than £100...
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9 of 10FRIDAY 27 August
For her final look of hosting This Morning over the summer Ruth is wearing a blue blazer, white top, white trousers and heels. She's ended the week wearing a classic outfit that suits all body shapes and sizes, so we've found a high street dupe...**Where you can get Ruth's look for less on the high street:**From I Saw It First you can recreate Ruth's entire outfit for less than £100...
10 of 10ruth langsford this morning blue blazer outfit
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But a spokesperson for the channel told Metro.co.uk today, “We have a stellar presenting line up on This Morning in Holly and Phillip and Eamonn and Ruth.
“Any additions to this line up will be announced in due course.”
Hmmmm.
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The rumours reached fever pitch last week when a source told The Mirror that Alison and Dermot “have real warmth. It’s time for a change and they are perfect.
“Eamonn is pretty furious and everyone feels for him and Ruth, they are well liked on the team, but sometimes tough decisions have to be made.”
Showbiz corresponder Dan Wootton also added fuel to the fire this week when he tweeted, “What appalling treatment of Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford by This Morning and ITV. They’ve been absolute loyal rocks to that show through turmoil - and are beloved behind-the-scenes.”