Alison Hammond confirmed as Phillip Schofield’s replacement on This Morning as he battles Covid

Alison is stepping in to save lots of the day for Phillip (Image: Instagram/Schofe; Rex)

The TV presenter, 59, revealed he has been struck down by the virus by sharing a photograph of his take a look at end result on Instagram. 

It left viewers questioning who would fill in for him on This Morning for the remainder of the week, with ITV confirming to that Alison, 46, could be stepping in. 

Alison sometimes hosts the programme on Fridays alongside Dermot O’Leary.

It’s believed Rochelle Humes will proceed filling in for Phillip’s sidekick Holly Willoughby, who's presently overseas filming Celebrity Survival with Lee Mack. 

Nonetheless, it’s not but recognized who will exchange Phillip on Dancing On Ice this Sunday, which he additionally hosts with Holly. 

With Holly away till later this month, Phillip introduced the line-up change final week and informed viewers: ‘Very busy present for you right this moment. Rochelle is right here, as you may see, maintaining Holly’s seat heat.

Alison often hosts This Morning on Fridays (Image: Rex Options)

Phillip shall be lacking from the This Morning couch for a number of days (Image: Rex Options)

Phillip mentioned he’s solely battling gentle signs in the mean time (Image: Instagram/Schofe)

‘She’s off with the iceman. She’s making a present away in the mean time. She’s off for 2 weeks.

‘You’re right here with me for the total two weeks.’

’I’ve come right here to hang around and maintain her seat heat,’ Rochelle added.

On Monday night time, the presenter shared a snap of his constructive Lateral Circulation Take a look at and fumed: ‘Effectively b******s!!

‘At present only a barely sore throat.’ 

Hopefully Phillip’s received sufficient leisure at dwelling to maintain him preoccupied as he should isolate for no less than 5 full days.