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Phillip Schofield’s This Morning replacement to make surprise return after fans hail his show debut
PHILLIP Schofield's This Morning replacement Joel Dommett will make a surprise return to the show on Friday after fans hailed his hosting debut.
The 37-year-old joined Holly Willoughby on the sofa on Wednesday and Thursday last week during Phillip's absence.
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Those watching at home loved Joel alongside Holly, 42, and took to Twitter to say so.
One raved: “Aww I love Joel, Joel and Holly have real chemistry. Can he replace Phil permanently? #ThisMorning.”
A second said: “Joel & Holly look amazing next to each other.”
Today, The Masked Singer star made another surprise appearance during This Morning to tell daytime viewers that he will be back on their screens on Friday.
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He said: "On Friday I am back on This Morning but this time to talk about my new quiz show.
"There are other guests too. These two blokes off the telly who have won 21 NTAs.
"But I'm the big draw! Don't miss it, join me, Dec and Ant, Friday on This Morning."
Joel is set to host new show In With A Shout which gives contestants a chance to win a fortune.
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This fast paced game will see two families battle against each other with a uniquely challenging twist.
A whopping £20,000 is up for grabs and the contestants will have to answer questions hidden within a montage of moving images.
It comes as The Sun revealed Phil will be back on the sofa with Holly after their Easter break on Monday April 17.
A TV insider told The Sun: "Phillip is on pre-planned leave and is due to return after the Easter holidays."
He was replaced by Alison Hammond for two shows last week, while Joel also stepped in for two programmes.
Alison and Dermot O’Leary are covering the show during Phillip and Holly's pre-scheduled two week Easter break from Monday April 3.
Phillip has been absent from the show since Thursday March 23.
His brother Timothy Schofield, 54, carried out a string of sexual offences - the most serious involving an alleged sex act with a boy.
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