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This Morning shock as Dermot O’Leary announces he’s taking a break from show and Alison Hammond reveals her return date
The presenting duo are hosting their last show together today before they go their separate ways
DERMOT O'Leary has announced he's taking an extended break from the show for summer.
His co-host Alison Hammond was in the holiday spirit today for her final appearance before September.
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Introducing Tom Swarbrick and Gyles Brandreth to read the morning papers, Alison said: "This is how I want to end my time here on This Morning, with you both."
Dermot scoffed: "We're only away for like, four weeks."
Alison laughed: "Yeah but I like to big it up like it's a big summer.. like I'm going on away for a long time."
She added: "It's actually four weeks and four days for me. You're back a bit earlier than me."
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Friday regulars Alison and Dermot are usually the summer hosts, replacing Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard.
Today will be Alison and Dermot's last show together before September.
Dermot said: "It's quite sad that tomorrow is going to be our last show for some time."
Alison responded: "I know, I know, my last day. I'm going on holiday bubs, it's time!"
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She added: "Alison needs a break", which prompted Dermot to say: "We all need a break."
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Alison will be replaced by a host of famous faces on a rotating basis - with the likes of Sian Welby, Rochelle Humes and Josie Gibson.
The all-star lineup for the next few weeks includes - Dermot and Rochelle, Joel Dommett and Rochelle, Josie and Rylan, Josie and Craig Doyle and Sian and Craig.
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