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To think This morning is a weird place

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Butidontwanttogotoarobbieconcert · 28/03/2023 21:57

It’s just quite odd…all this with Philip Schofield, then Alison Hammond was brought in, talk of blackmail in the news and she’s not on this week anymore…what on earth goes on over there 🤷🏻‍♀️

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CheerstoUs · 29/03/2023 11:09

I think Holly is really starting to look uncomfortable. I actually do believe she's developed a lot as a presenter over the years, but I do feel like she feels safer with PS by her side.

I suspect there's a lot of tension behind the scenes right now.

GonnaGetGoingReturns · 29/03/2023 11:12

CheerstoUs · 29/03/2023 11:09

I think Holly is really starting to look uncomfortable. I actually do believe she's developed a lot as a presenter over the years, but I do feel like she feels safer with PS by her side.

I suspect there's a lot of tension behind the scenes right now.

Holly must’ve pissed so many people off over the years that Pip is her security blanket.

I mean she doesn’t really need the money but it’s a salary. And I bet her DH wouldn’t be happy if she suddenly left This Morning.

Lougle · 29/03/2023 11:25

Cuppaand2biscuits · 29/03/2023 09:06

Poor Judy, I feel bad for thinking she was an alcoholic all these years
The way Richard spoke to her on camera was often patronising, controlling and uncomfortable.
And as pp said John Leslie, who was live on air on This Morning when Channel 5 revealed he was the rapist spoken about in Ulrika Johnson's book.

John Leslie has never been found guilty of any sexual assault charges and the person who 'outed' him as the person that raped Ulrika Johnson has since apologised for naming him in error. His whole career was ruined but to date, her has been acquitted on all charges.

Redshoeblueshoe · 29/03/2023 11:25

They need a total shake up at ITV. Everything needs to be scrapped

ItIsFiat · 29/03/2023 11:31

Alison Hammond and Holly Willoughby are the only ones named in this thread that I like.

ITV should have a shake up and get rid of all the others mentioned, I can't stand any of them.

GonnaGetGoingReturns · 29/03/2023 11:33

Lougle · 29/03/2023 11:25

John Leslie has never been found guilty of any sexual assault charges and the person who 'outed' him as the person that raped Ulrika Johnson has since apologised for naming him in error. His whole career was ruined but to date, her has been acquitted on all charges.

He’s been acquitted yes, but my friend told me he’s a major sleaze.

Whatthediddlyfeck · 29/03/2023 11:36

GonnaGetGoingReturns · 29/03/2023 11:33

He’s been acquitted yes, but my friend told me he’s a major sleaze.

My relative used to socialise in Edinburgh and has said the same…not pleasant behaviour but not criminal

TenTwentyAtCheltenhamSandwich · 29/03/2023 11:40

I’ve never actually seen it. But I caught something in the news about AH, & wondered why she’d got as far as she had considering the only thing she ever did in BB was jump up & down on a table & break it.

BlackFlyChardonnay · 29/03/2023 11:41

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Reddickyouless · 29/03/2023 11:41

Didnt Gino go to prison for the burglary? I seem to remember that Paul Youngs wife had just died and he didn't get things back that were personal to her
What sort of message is all this sending?
There must be hundreds if not thousands of talented people who can cook/present TM that don't have a dodgy past or are trying to sweep things under the carpet
These are not minor offences, they've had a serious impact on people's lives

Lougle · 29/03/2023 11:44

GonnaGetGoingReturns · 29/03/2023 11:33

He’s been acquitted yes, but my friend told me he’s a major sleaze.

Maybe he is, I don't know. Lots of people aren't particularly pleasant but that doesn't mean they should have their whole career destroyed by rumours and false accusations (referring to the person who erroneously named him as the subject of Ulrika's allegation - she never confirmed it as accurate).

ItIsFiat · 29/03/2023 11:44

Reddickyouless · 29/03/2023 11:41

Didnt Gino go to prison for the burglary? I seem to remember that Paul Youngs wife had just died and he didn't get things back that were personal to her
What sort of message is all this sending?
There must be hundreds if not thousands of talented people who can cook/present TM that don't have a dodgy past or are trying to sweep things under the carpet
These are not minor offences, they've had a serious impact on people's lives

Yes Paul had recently lost his wife.

Mamamia7962 · 29/03/2023 11:46

Judy Finnigan suffered with anxiety, which is why she quite often had shaky hands, not due to alcohol.

VWHoliday · 29/03/2023 11:49

TenTwentyAtCheltenhamSandwich · 29/03/2023 11:40

I’ve never actually seen it. But I caught something in the news about AH, & wondered why she’d got as far as she had considering the only thing she ever did in BB was jump up & down on a table & break it.

Lots of people like her bubbly personality. BB got her noticed. Kate Lawler was on BB too and has made a great career.

asblackasyoursoul · 29/03/2023 11:49

Google Phillip Schofield and Matthew McGreevy.

Moonlightdust · 29/03/2023 11:51

You’re not wrong. Everything has an expiry date. I think TV has been around long enough and we’re more ‘in the know’ these days regarding hidden scandals/cover ups, that the public can’t be fooled by fakery anymore. It’s similar to X Factor - it had its day.

NormaTheWife · 29/03/2023 12:07

I happened to see a bit of yesterdays and the Alison/Holly show just was not working. Alison is OTT as usual and Holly's face was a picture. Trying hard to smile and be jolly but it must be weird when you have worked with someone else for so long?

NormaTheWife · 29/03/2023 12:09

PenelopeTitsDrop3121 · 29/03/2023 10:31

Yes!! And acting all innocent when it sounds rude. Yawn 🥱🥱🥱

for the entertainment of Holly and Phil.

ilovebrie8 · 29/03/2023 12:15

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yup! more or less this is it...i think they should have a big clear out. Not a Holly fan she has got by with Phil as her support baket as an other poster said....she should go along with Phil S! They have had their day...

PrincessScarlett · 29/03/2023 12:19

asblackasyoursoul · 29/03/2023 11:49

Google Phillip Schofield and Matthew McGreevy.

Oh dear. Not just his brother that is a wrong'un then.

And, if PS knew about his brother and said nothing that is absolutely disgusting and he shouldn't be allowed to waltz back onto our screens like he's done nothing wrong.

GonnaGetGoingReturns · 29/03/2023 12:21

Whatthediddlyfeck · 29/03/2023 11:36

My relative used to socialise in Edinburgh and has said the same…not pleasant behaviour but not criminal

There’s lots of gossip online about him, my friend said he was well known for wandering hands…

BlackFlyChardonnay · 29/03/2023 12:24

Ooh my comment has been deleted 👀

ChangedmynameagainforChristmas · 29/03/2023 12:24

Friends tell me that The HW and DB marriage is all about the money. She will stick it out to the bitter end because hubby wants it that way.
It is time the TM programme was either shelved or they find more relatable presenters.
Nobody I know watches TM anymore. I like Steph's Packed Lunch but not so much now since they included Denise Van Outen. She's very hard faced and hard to watch

GonnaGetGoingReturns · 29/03/2023 12:26

Lougle · 29/03/2023 11:44

Maybe he is, I don't know. Lots of people aren't particularly pleasant but that doesn't mean they should have their whole career destroyed by rumours and false accusations (referring to the person who erroneously named him as the subject of Ulrika's allegation - she never confirmed it as accurate).

Are you related to or dating John or a friend of his?

Yes, I agree that false allegations are unpleasant but when there’s an element of truth to them then people will often dissociate themselves from that person.

I’ve seen enough law case files in my career to know that even if you’re acquitted it still doesn’t mean you’re not guilty, just that certain people wouldn’t testify/their statements didn’t stand up etc.

MrsR87 · 29/03/2023 12:26

I honestly think the whole of the morning schedule on ITV needs an overhaul. I don’t really watch morning tv as I’m
usually as work but I’m currently on maternity leave and I can honestly say that whilst I used to love the odd bit of morning
TV when I got the chance as a student,
I now have a strong dislike of it. Both This Morning and loose women are dated and done to death. I also find most presenters on This morning insincere and very out of touch with the average person currently living in Britain. I’m surprised ITV hasn’t changed the morning format long before now.

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