Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes WILL host This Morning this Friday

Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes will host This Morning on Friday despite their apparent shock axing.

Hardcore fans were delighted at the news, which was revealed on Thursday’s show by temporary host Davina McCall. 

Urging viewers to call in and take part on the show’s Spin To Win game, Davina said: ‘Eamonn and Ruth could be calling you on tomorrow’s show!’

They’re ba-aaack! Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes will host This Morning on Friday despite their apparent shock axing

One fan was beside themselves at the news, taking to Twitter to scream: ‘RUTH AND EAMONN ARE ON THIS MORNING TOMORROW!!!!!!! GET IN!’

Another mused: ‘Eamonn & Ruth are on tomorrow, are they working their notice?’

Ruth and her husband Eamonn are being replaced on This Morning’s Friday show by Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary at some point in the near future.

It seems that this won’t be coming into affect yet though.

Excited, are we? One fan was beside themselves at the news, taking to Twitter to scream, 'RUTH AND EAMONN ARE ON THIS MORNING TOMORROW!!!!!!! GET IN!'

Excited, are we? One fan was beside themselves at the news, taking to Twitter to scream, ‘RUTH AND EAMONN ARE ON THIS MORNING TOMORROW!!!!!!! GET IN!’

Hardcore! Fans were delighted at the news, which was revealed on Thursday's show by temporary host Davina McCall [pictured with Phillip Schofield]

Hardcore! Fans were delighted at the news, which was revealed on Thursday’s show by temporary host Davina McCall [pictured with Phillip Schofield]

Alison had to interact with Ruth on Wednesday’s show – the first encounter between the two women since it was revealed the former was being replaced with the latter.

And viewers took to social media afterwards to brand it a tad ‘awkward’.

Alison, 45, was co-hosting the show with Phillip Schofield, having to do a live link to the Loose Women studio – another show Ruth presents. 

As they did, Ruth, 60, said hello to Phil, but seemingly snubbed Alison – not mentioning her at all. Alison merely waved, quietly, as she watched on.

Spin it, sister! Urging viewers to call in and take part on the show's Spin To Win game, Davina said, 'Eamonn and Ruth could be calling you on tomorrow's show!'

Spin it, sister! Urging viewers to call in and take part on the show’s Spin To Win game, Davina said, ‘Eamonn and Ruth could be calling you on tomorrow’s show!’

Shake up: Davina stood in for absent Holly Willoughby on Thursday

Shake up: Davina stood in for absent Holly Willoughby on Thursday

Reactions from Twitter included one person remarking: ‘Ruth speaking to Phil and ignoring Alison on this morning. Awkward!’ 

Another posted: ‘Slightly awkward that Alison is presenting #ThisMorning today and then Ruth pops up on Loose Women!’

Someone else branded it ‘drama’, as others re-voiced their feelings about the presenting shake-up. 

Face-to-face: Ruth and Alison had to interact with one another on Wednesday's This Morning

Face-to-face: Ruth and Alison had to interact with one another on Wednesday’s This Morning

First encounter: This was the first time the two women appear to have spoken since it was revealed Alison was taking over from Ruth

First encounter: This was the first time the two women appear to have spoken since it was revealed Alison was taking over from Ruth

'Awkward': Alison, 45, was co-hosting the show with Phillip Schofield, having to do a live link to the Loose Women studio - another show Ruth presents

‘Awkward’: Alison, 45, was co-hosting the show with Phillip Schofield, having to do a live link to the Loose Women studio – another show Ruth presents

One suggested Phil and usual co-star Holly Willoughby should be axed, while someone else claimed Alison could stay but Dermot was a poor choice. 

Ruth returned to Loose Women for the first time since she and her husband Eamonn Holmes were dropped from their Friday slot on Tuesday morning.

The broadcaster failed to mention the reported axe as she led the show alongside journalist Jane Moore, presenter Janet Street-Porter and singer Brenda Edwards, who appeared on the panel from home.

Hosts Ruth and Eamonn are believed to be ‘furious and upset’ by their exit from the daytime series as they make way for its first permanent black presenter Alison and X Factor’s Dermot.

Brave face: Ruth returned to Loose Women for the first time since she and her husband Eamonn Holmes were dropped from their Friday slot on Tuesday morning

Brave face: Ruth returned to Loose Women for the first time since she and her husband Eamonn Holmes were dropped from their Friday slot on Tuesday morning

The host put on a cheery display as the panel discussed working out from the sofa and gushed about their respective partners.

Introducing the unique form of exercise, Ruth said: ‘We’re all feeling a bit of a slump at the moment but don’t worry as we’ve got lockdown sofa-cise! 

‘We’ve got top trainer Dan Hooper showing you how to work out without even getting you off your couch!’

The media personality later discussed getting the ‘flutters’ for her co-worker and long-term partner Eamonn, who she married in June 2010 following a 13-year relationship.

Brushing aside the drama: The broadcaster failed to mention the reported axe (pictured with her Eamonn earlier this month)

Brushing aside the drama: The broadcaster failed to mention the reported axe (pictured with her Eamonn earlier this month)

In with the new: Reports have claimed the 'furious and upset' presenters will now be replaced by the show's first black host, Alison and Dermot (pictured in the summer)

In with the new: Reports have claimed the ‘furious and upset’ presenters will now be replaced by the show’s first black host, Alison and Dermot (pictured in the summer)

Pressing forward: The presenter led the show alongside journalist Jane Moore, presenter Janet Street-Porter and singer Brenda Edwards, who appeared on the panel from home

Pressing forward: The presenter led the show alongside journalist Jane Moore, presenter Janet Street-Porter and singer Brenda Edwards, who appeared on the panel from home

'I love it when he wears his glasses and looking intelligent': The host put on a cheery display as the panel discussed working out from the sofa and gushed about their respective partners

‘I love it when he wears his glasses and looking intelligent’: The host put on a cheery display as the panel discussed working out from the sofa and gushed about their respective partners

A smitten Ruth gushed: ‘I love it when he wears his glasses and looking intelligent. I think that’s a nice think to say about your husband. 

The TV star recently spoke about grafting for her This Morning roles and finding fame without being on a reality show.

Ruth told the Mirror’s Notebook magazine that she and Eamonn had put the ‘work in’ to get to where they are today, in an interview given in early October prior to the news breaking. 

Ruth said: ‘We’ve put the work in. We didn’t do a reality show and get an overnight job on the telly. We’ve come up through the ranks.

‘Eamonn was only 19 when he started out. And he was doing the teatime news in Belfast during The Troubles. It was heavy stuff. And he’s now got an OBE for services to broadcasting.’ 

The TV stars were unaware they were being dropped, and had recently brushed off axe rumours.

On Monday, Alison announced that she’s landed her own podcast, tweeting: ‘Guess what? @ITV have given me my very own podcast – My Life In TV.’

‘I’ll delve into the fave telly moments & memories of famous faces including [Emily Atack, Joel Dommett, AJ Odudu, Mo Gilligan, and Olivia Attwood].’

Reactions from Twitter included one person remarking: 'Ruth speaking to Phil and ignoring Alison on this morning. Awkward!'

Reactions from Twitter included one person remarking: ‘Ruth speaking to Phil and ignoring Alison on this morning. Awkward!’

Job: Alison has announced that she's landed another job at ITV, with a new podcast

Job: Alison has announced that she’s landed another job at ITV, with a new podcast

Alison and Dermot will be taking over Eamonn and Ruth’s long-time presenting roles on the popular ITV chat show – a role they previously held for 14 years.

Alison shot to fame as a contestant on Big Brother in 2002 and has since forged a hugely successful television career.  

This comes after Eamonn  reportedly claimed that online trolls were plotting to get him sacked, hours before reports surfaced that he and Ruth were being dropped from This Morning.

Speaking to his fans on a Belfast Live Facebook group, the broadcaster revealed that it was ‘stressful’ knowing that trolls were able to ‘get you sacked’ on ‘live TV,’ according to the Daily Mirror.

New gig: On Monday, Alison announced that she's landed her own podcast, tweeting, 'Guess what? @ITV have given me my very own podcast - My Life In TV'

New gig: On Monday, Alison announced that she’s landed her own podcast, tweeting, ‘Guess what? @ITV have given me my very own podcast – My Life In TV’

Absolute icon: Confirming the news on their own Twitter account, ITV wrote; 'Yep, that’s right. We’re launching a brand new podcast, hosted by the absolute icon, @AlisonHammond'

Absolute icon: Confirming the news on their own Twitter account, ITV wrote; ‘Yep, that’s right. We’re launching a brand new podcast, hosted by the absolute icon, @AlisonHammond’

It’s thought Eamonn made the comments just a day before reports surfaced that he and wife Ruth were being dropped from This Morning.

Eamonn said: ‘People say it’s water off a duck’s back but people wake up and they know they can get you sacked… that’s the thing about live TV. It can be very stressful.’  

In recent weeks, Eamonn has being telling friends of his fear that he is too ‘pale, stale and male’ for the ITV show, which has gained criticism for not being diverse enough.  

Eamonn and Ruth were said to be ‘disappointed and devastated’ by the latest news, as they have ‘loved’ their stint presenting on This Morning. 

Hosts: After stepping in guest host in recent months, it was recently revealed that Alison, 45, and Dermot O'Leary, 47, will take over the Friday slot usually presented by Eamonn and Ruth

Hosts: After stepping in guest host in recent months, it was recently revealed that Alison, 45, and Dermot O’Leary, 47, will take over the Friday slot usually presented by Eamonn and Ruth 

The duo will continue to host the ITV show from Monday to Thursday during the schools’ six-week summer holiday.

Fern Britton, 63, who hosted the popular daytime show between 1999 and 2009, took to Twitter after hearing the big news and said ‘Oh no?’.

But the presenter also tweeted: ‘That doesn’t take away from the fact Alison Hammond is a superstar who deserves the world. Overlooked for far too long by ITV, this is her moment.’   

News of the new line-up comes just five months after This Morning editor Martin Frizell told staff that he was planning to hire a black presenter. 

Trolling: Eamonn reportedly claimed that trolls plotted to get him sacked, before reports surfaced that he and Ruth were being dropped from This Morning

Trolling: Eamonn reportedly claimed that trolls plotted to get him sacked, before reports surfaced that he and Ruth were being dropped from This Morning

During a video conference with staff in June, he said: ‘There is not a black presenter on any of the programmes today. We plan to change that, we [This Morning] are looking into that.’   

Alison, who first appeared on screen as a contestant in Big Brother, and Dermot, impressed both viewers and ITV bosses when they covered for main hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield in the summer.  

And Eammon and Ruth have been assured that they remain ‘part of the This Morning family’ and will likely be asked to cover when other presenters are on holiday.

On Saturday night, a This Morning source said: ‘Ruth and Eamonn have been part of the show for 14 years and being told they are no longer wanted has been very sad and disappointing for them.  

‘They love it and the viewers love them, but times are changing on the show and they have been the victims.’

Safe: While she is reported to no longer be presenting This Morning, Ruth will remain a regular panellist on Loose Women (pictured last week)

Safe: While she is reported to no longer be presenting This Morning, Ruth will remain a regular panellist on Loose Women (pictured last week)