The reviews are rolling in following Angela Scanlon’s surprise stint on This Morning this week.
The Irish presenter has been stepping in alongside Ben Shephard following an unexplained absence from usual presenter Cat Deeley.
Addressing Cat’s absence on Tuesday, Ben simply said she was ‘away’ and gave no further information on when she will return.
The reviews are rolling in following Angela Scanlon’s surprise stint on This Morning this week. Pic: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock
Strictly Come Dancing star Angela Scanlon has stepped in as guest presenter, with viewers taking to X to have their say on how the Meath native is getting on.
One wrote: ‘Hey @itv @thismorning, please keep Angela Scanlon!!’ one begged, while another lauded: ‘Angela Scanlon is brilliant on #ThisMorning.
‘What a superb addition to the This Morning team of presenters. Great vision by the production team on the show to bring Angela on board.’
It comes amid uncertainty as to where Cat is in recent days, with the mum-of-two on This Morning on Monday, but absent on Tuesday and Wednesday for unexplained reasons. Pic: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock
A third praised: ‘Angela Scanlon different level as a presenter. Take note TM.’
It wasn’t all positive however, with one hater wondering: ‘How far *down* the list of replacements was Angela Scanlon? #ThisMorning.’
It comes amid uncertainty as to where Cat has been in recent days, with the mum-of-two present on This Morning on Monday, but absent on Tuesday and Wednesday for an unexplained reason.
Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley. Pic: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock
The 49-year-old joined the This Morning team in March 2024 alongside Ben following the departure of long-term hosts Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby.
The pair present the show Mondays to Thursdays, while Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond front the show on Fridays.
It comes not long after Amanda Holden reignited her feud with Philip Schofield on her breakfast show this week.
This Morning presenters Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond. Pic: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock
The Britain’s Got Talent judge has been warring with the former ITV presenter since 2018 after it was alleged he blocked her from landing a guest gig on This Morning.
When Philip’s name was mentioned on her Heart Breakfast radio show she interjected to appeal he wasn’t mentioned, jibing that it was a ‘family show.’
The presenters have been at odds since 2018 when Rochelle Humes was chosen over Amanda to step in as a guest presenter.
The role was up for grabs while Holly fronted I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here with Declan Donnelly.
A Sun insider at the time claimed that Philip had ‘actively campaigned’ for Rochelle to get the gig, despite his pal Amanda being more experienced.
Angela Scanlon different level as a presenter.
Take note TM
— jimmy caramac (@JimmyCaramac) February 24, 2026
How far *down* the list of replacements was Angela Scanlon ?
🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️#ThisMorning
— VoiceOfTheMysterons (@Mysteron_Voice) February 25, 2026