Josie Gibson lifts the lid on This Morning: Star breaks silence on 'toxicity' claims, details on-set panic attack hell and reveals REAL reason she was never in line to replace Holly

Josie Gibson has shed light on the inner workings of This Morning, in the wake of the scandal-ridden show's huge overhaul in recent months. Josie Gibson has shed light on the inner workings of This Morning, in the wake of the scandal-ridden show's huge overhaul in recent months Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, the TV host, 39, spoke about life on the show since Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby's shock departure last year - as she blasted allegations of toxicity among the 'amazing' cast and crew on the show Josie first appeared on This Morning in 2019 as a segment presenter, during which she suffered a panic attack, which she admits could have derailed her future, however praised bosses for letting her continue despite debilitating nerves The former Big Brother star, who shares son Reggie, five, with ex Terry, spoke about her life on and off-screen ahead of her collaboration with Yoplait, in which she has launched a mission to help boost calcium intake in kids Josie soared to fame after winning Big Brother's 11th season in 2010 leading to various brand deals and a hugely successful weight loss path. Her time on This Morning began five years ago and she has worked her way from a segment presenter to fronting the full show in permanent hosts' absences Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard have replaced Holly and Phil on the show Holly and Josie are pictured on the show in June last year 'I always wanted to be a presenter, but I was. Josie soared to fame after winning Big Brother's 11th season in 2010 leading to various brand deals and a hugely successful weight loss path She insisted she would never work in a toxic environment in a similar fashion to her best pal Alison Hammond, who is a fellow Big Brother alum and presenter She insisted she would never work in a toxic environment in a similar fashion to her best pal Alison, who is a fellow Big Brother alum and presenter. As well as her work with This Morning, Josie's Yoplait campaign ties in with new research that shows kids are swapping yoghurt for more sugary foods like biscuits and sweets - leading to a dairy deficit.