The public’s top picks to replace This Morning host Holly Willoughby include Alison Hammond, Amanda Holden – and Piers Morgan.
Other appealing options include Ben Shepherd, who is among the bookies’ favourites, and fellow ITV presenter Rylan Clarke, a poll of 2,010 adults found.
It comes after a tumultuous period for the ITV daytime show, following Holly’s decision to step aside amid an alleged kidnap plot.
Just 4% of respondents said Holly’s departure would make them less likely to watch, while 17% said they will probably watch more.
In fact, 26% said they were glad she left.
More people felt Holly leaving as a presenter was good for the show as opposed to bad (29% to 20%).
And almost six in 10 viewers (57%) said a change in the show’s format would benefit the beleaguered daytime slots – with only 4% disagreeing.
TOP 10 PUBLIC’S PICKS FOR HOLLY’S THIS MORNING REPLACEMENT
1) Alison Hammond – 13%
2) Amanda Holden – 8%
3) Ben Shepherd – 8%
4) Piers Morgan – 8%
5) Rylan Clark – 7%
6) Kate Garraway – 7%
7) Rochelle Humes – 7%
8) Dermot O’Leary – 7%
9) Davina McCall – 7%
10) Ruth Langsford – 7%
