Dermot O'Leary and Ore Oduba are set to step in as guest presenters on This Morning
Daily MailGuest presenters for this morning have been announced for the show's summer episodes, with Ore Oduba and Dermot O'Leary set to step in. Amid calls for the ITV show to hire permanent non-white stars to present the show, Ore joins This Morning regulars Rochelle Humes and Alison Humes on the presenting rosta, while regular hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield take their summer break. ITV star: Guest presenters for This Morning have been announced for the show's summer, with Ore Oduba set to step in amid calls for the ITV show to hire permanent non-white stars Former Saturdays singer Rochelle, 31, will also front Friday episodes with Strictly 2016 winner Ore, 34, on July 17 and 24 as well as a separate show with comedian Alison, 45. Working hard: Fashion correspondent Rochelle Humes and This Morning regular Alison Hammond will also co-host episodes during the summer months In a video conference call with staff last month, the programme's editor Martin Frizell said: 'There is not a black presenter on any of the programmes today. Comfort zone: New dad Dermot previously stood in for Phillip, 58, as he presented the show alongside Holly, 39, in January 2014 Making a comeback: Ore did the same in November 2016 and March 2017 Show editor Martin Frizell said: 'We’ve been inundated with viewers’ positive feedback throughout lockdown on how This Morning has provided a much-needed comfort blanket.'
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