Dermot O’Leary has taken to social media to say thank you to the team at This Morning
Tianna Corbin TV Reporter
08:00, 21 Dec 2025
Presenter Dermot O’Leary has expressed gratitude to several members of the This Morning team as many prepare to depart the ITV programme following the changes that will happen in 2026.
The 52-year-old posted a photograph on social media showing the crew in the studio, all waving with their hands raised as the set sparkles with festive decorations.
He wrote alongside the image: “A quick word about an incredible team. The last day for many at @thismorning. For some, it’s the end of an era, for others, the start of a new story.
“I just wanted to say thanks for all their selfless hard work, going above and beyond to put out two hours plus of TV every day.
“Turning up with professionalism, humour, and good grace every day. Doing what they do in the shadows… so we get to dance under those lights. Big love TM x”
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It didn’t take long for responses to flood in, with numerous other programme contributors sharing Dermot’s heartfelt sentiments, reports the Express.
Rochelle Humes, who frequently co-presents, commented: “Absolutely spot on Derm, the best team ever! Echoing everything. I feel so lucky to have spent so much time with the best bunch.”
Ashley James, a regular contributor who shares her opinions on This Morning, responded: “Amazing words and I echo everything. Thank you to the best team ever.”
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Kate Lawler posted: “Big love to everyone at TM! The warmest and friendliest folk in tele, every single one x”.
Meanwhile, Dr Nighat Arif commented: “Absolutely- echo every word- such an amazing team and a HUGE honour to work with the legends. Sending love.”
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This update follows ITV’s announcement earlier this year of a major overhaul for 2026, which includes the elimination of over 220 jobs and reductions to programming, as well as alterations to the daytime schedule. Good Morning Britain will now be extended by half an hour and will be produced by ITV News at ITN.
Lorraine’s show has been impacted by the changes at ITV(Image: ITV)
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Lorraine has been reduced to a 30-minute slot, airing from 9.30am-10am for 30 weeks of the year. When Lorraine is off-air, Good Morning Britain will broadcast from 6am to 10am.
Although Loose Women’s schedule remains unchanged, it will air seasonally for 30 weeks of the year.
As a result of these changes, several familiar faces have departed from ITV shows, including Andrew Pierce, Sally Biddulph, Richard Gaisford and US correspondent Noel Phillips.
This Morning can be viewed on ITVX.