Holly Willoughby Favourite For 'This Morning'?

6 months ago 05th May 13:00

Phillip Schofield wants Holly Willoughby to replace Fern Britton as co-host of 'This Morning'

ITV bosses are currently picking a replacement for Fern - who is rumoured to have quit because she earns less money than Phillip - from a shortlist, and Philip is said to be "determined" to get his 'Dancing On Ice' co-host to join him on the show.

Phil is determined to have a say in who gets the job. It's no secret he and Fern are no longer best mates. He has a great time doing 'Dancing On Ice' with Holly so the chemistry is there.

A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Phil is determined to have a say in who gets the job. It's no secret he and Fern are no longer best mates. He has a great time doing 'Dancing On Ice' with Holly so the chemistry is there."

Other presenters said to be in the frame for the job on the ITV flagship daytime show - which is believed to come with a salary of between £150,000 and £250,000 - include Fiona Phillips, Kate Garraway, Ruth Langsford, Gaby Roslin, Myleene Klass and Davina McCall.

Last week Christine Bleakley, who hosts 'The One Show' for the BBC, said she had been in discussions to co-host 'This Morning' but turned the opportunity down.