‘I wouldn't be here without RUTH AND EAMONN'
WOMAN'S OWN|February 02, 2021
Josie Gibson shares with Woman’s Own her feelings about waving goodbye to her TV ‘auntie and uncle’
GEORGIA FARQUHARSON
‘I wouldn't be here without RUTH AND EAMONN'

Since Big Brother 11 winner Josie Gibson charmed the nation in 2010, she’s been a regular face on ITV’s This Morning. Hers is a story similar to that of Alison Hammond who, with Dermot O’Leary, has replaced Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes hosting the Friday shows – something Josie, 36, admits she has conflicted feelings about.

For Josie, work means a lot of juggling, as she’s a single mum to two-year-old son Reggie . And, as the new WW ambassador, after years of yo-yo dieting she’s giving her lifestyle an overhaul in a bid to get fit for the sake of her son.

What are your thoughts on Dermot and Alison replacing Ruth and Eamonn on This Morning?

I couldn’t be happier for Alison, but I am so gutted for Ruth and Eamonn to have lost their Friday slot. They’ve welcomed me into the family at This Morning, and I wouldn’t be where I am without them. They’ve mentored me and helped me so much – I always say they’re like my auntie and uncle of TV, and Alison is like my TV sister.

What’s it like to work on the show?

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