This Morning fans fall in love with ‘TV legend’ Cat Deeley and want her to replace Holly Willoughby full time
THIS Morning fans have called for Cat Deeley to become a permanent host as they praise her as a "TV legend".
TV presenter Cat, 47, returned to the ITV sofa on Monday alongside Rylan - 20 years after she first took to the helm.
The former SMTV Live host is covering for Josie Gibson as she heads to Australia for her I'm A Celeb stint.
Impressed with Cat and Rylan's partnership, fans have now called for Cat to front the show full-time and to replace Holly, 42, after she quit the show last month.
One viewer wrote: "It’s taken months but it really is Rylan and Cat Deeley's gig now."
Another posted: "I instantly adore Rylan and Cat Deeley together on This Morning. Love them. Amazing chemistry, hope they're here to stay."
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A third commented: "Wow the legend that is Cat Deely. I’ve missed watching you on my tv screen. Nice to see you on TV again."
"There’s something so comforting about Cat Deeley on morning telly. I’m a child again," this person said.
A fifth echoed: "Love watching the TV legend Cat Deeley, with Rylan on This Morning. They should be the permanent hosts. Enough said."
This viewer added: "Just loving Rylan and Cat Deeley - they are breathing the new life into This Morning that is has needed for for so long."
It comes after fans gushed over how good Cat looked after they discovered her real age.
The Sun revealed Cat’s new gig last week.
It comes after Rylan proved a hit with This Morning viewers when he fronted the show last month.
A source said: "Cat is seasoned pro and execs have been keen to get her in for a while.
"She takes live TV in her stride and his really witty and personable with guests.
"She is comfortable interviewing both popstars and politicians, so if it goes well she could be a much more permanent solution to Holly leaving. Cat would be safe captain to steady the ship.
"Rylan was a resounding success too so fans can expect to see a lot more of him in the future."
An ITV spokeswoman said: "Cat Deeley and Rylan will host This Morning together on Monday and Tuesday, Cat will host with Craig Doyle on Wednesday, then Alison Hammond and Craig on Thursday. Alison and Dermot will host the show together as usual on Friday."
The flagship daytime show has been left in crisis since star Holly Willoughby, 42, quit in October, just months after Phillip Schofield, 61, was axed for having had an affair with a much younger runner, leaving a shortage among the presenter rotation.