Fern Britton leaving This Morning

[Perdita]

Melanie Sykes has announced that she is willing to take over from Fern Britton on This Morning later this year.

The TV host was first linked to the job in March, with insiders describing the competition as a "one-horse race".

Sykes has now confirmed that she is hoping to secure the position, though she has not yet received a formal approach from producers.

Speaking to The Mirror, she admitted: "Obviously it would be a great gig. Who wouldn't want to do it? But I haven't been approached yet. I would love to work with Phillip [Schofield] though."

Sykes presented daytime chatshow Today With Des And Mel alongside Des O'Connor from 2002 to 2006. More recently, she has appeared on Loose Women and hosted shows for Radio 2.

Britton revealed that she had decided to quit This Morning in March. She will front her final episode in July.

Nooooo

[Abigail]

I don't like her

I'm not keen on any of these rumoured people.

[Hannelene]

Melanie Sykes has announced that she is willing to take over from Fern Britton on This Morning later this year.

The TV host was first linked to the job in March, with insiders describing the competition as a "one-horse race".

Sykes has now confirmed that she is hoping to secure the position, though she has not yet received a formal approach from producers.

Speaking to The Mirror, she admitted: "Obviously it would be a great gig. Who wouldn't want to do it? But I haven't been approached yet. I would love to work with Phillip [Schofield] though."

Sykes presented daytime chatshow Today With Des And Mel alongside Des O'Connor from 2002 to 2006. More recently, she has appeared on Loose Women and hosted shows for Radio 2.

Britton revealed that she had decided to quit This Morning in March. She will front her final episode in July.

Nooooo

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[Jessie Wallace]

Mel would be ok, i liked her with Des O'Conner, but would still prefer Gaby

[Hannelene]

I want gaby more down to earth!

[Chloe O'brien]

I like Mel she was great when she did Des and Mel. I would prefer her to Gaby anyday though I'm not bothered I never see This Morning because I'm at work.

[Hannelene]

I like Mel she was great when she did Des and Mel. I would prefer her to Gaby anyday though I'm not bothered I never see This Morning because I'm at work.

Me too I won't even see the new face!

[Abigail]

I like Mel she was great when she did Des and Mel. I would prefer her to Gaby anyday though I'm not bothered I never see This Morning because I'm at work.

Me too I won't even see the new face!

I third that. I rarely have time in the morning to watch This Morning but when I do, I like to see a cheery face not a sour puss who grates my cheese and can't present for toffee.

[Hannelene]

I had hope for them to find a new face a new talent instead of someone we had all seen before on TV. I thought the industry would look for new blood doesn't anyone think it's time for a new face to be on this show instead of attempting to resurrect someone's career?

[Chris_2k11]

I don't really know why i keep replying in this thread either, i never watch the show haha