This Morning (TV programme)

2009–2015

This Morning titlecard used from 2009 to 2015

A relaunch of This Morning took place in 2009 and subsequently, the ratings rose by 20%. Part of the relaunch included a new set and Holly Willoughby became a new co-presenter.^[8]

In March 2010, This Morning announced that the show would air seven days a week, with two new one-hour shows broadcast on Saturdays and Sundays. Schofield and Willoughby presented pre-recorded links in between compilations of the past week's programming. Weekend editions were introduced on 20 March 2010, but have since been dropped from the schedule.^[9]

The Hub was the interactive part of the show which heavily featured in This Morning from 2010 until 2014. Presenters included Jeff Brazier (2013–14), Jenni Falconer (2013–14), Stephen Mulhern (2011–2014) Rylan Clark (2013–14), Emma Willis (2012–2014), Coleen Nolan (2010–2012), Samanthi Jayawardena (2010–2012) and Matt Johnson (2010–2013).^[10][11]

On 1 March 2010, This Morning began an interactive cooking event, named This Morning Cook In!, where each week, five viewers and a celebrity guest cook along, via Skype, with the chefs on the day of the event. Gino D'Acampo and Phil Vickery were the two chefs to present the item.^[12]

The show has proven newsworthy on several occasions. This Morning covered new ground by showing a gay partnership celebration live.^[7] A 2008 interview with Kerry Katona, slurring her words, also attracted coverage.^[13]

On 21 August 2013, Carol Vorderman took her first steps towards a 2014 World Record attempt by doing a solo flight to 1,000 metres high, live on This Morning, reporter Jenni Falconer was there.^[14]

On 3 October 2013, This Morning celebrated its 25th anniversary. The programme was broadcast live from its original home at Albert Dock in Liverpool with presenters Phillip Schofield, Eamonn Holmes, Holly Willoughby and Ruth Langsford being joined by original presenters Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan. Numerous historical clips of the show were aired, including Gene Pitney's infamous miming gaffe from 1989. Keith Lemon presented the weather from the show's famous floating weather map, while Stephen Mulhern presented various items including 'The Hub Sub' (The Interactive 'Hub' on a submarine).^[15] There was much speculation around whether Fern Britton would return for the 25th anniversary, however it was confirmed eight days before that she would not.^[16][17]

2015–2018

During the summer of 2015, Marvin Humes and Rochelle Humes presented This Morning, however they were later replaced by Gok Wan and Jenni Falconer. On 27 August 2015, This Morning broadcast the remaining weeks' shows from the South Bank due to the main studio having a revamp ready for the new series on 1 September. The new series had many changes including a brand new set, theme music, titles and the new logo being painted onto the outside of the building.^[18]

During the weeks of 19–31 October, Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield separated for half term. Schofield presented with Christine Lampard, and Willoughby presented with Ben Shephard. In early 2016, Eamonn Holmes went on leave due to a double hip operation, so Shephard and Rylan Clark-Neal alternated with Ruth Langsford. During late July and late August 2016, Willoughby and Schofield didn't present due to the school holidays, therefore Holmes, Langsford, James Martin and Anita Rani alternated. Martin and Rani were later replaced by Rylan and Dan Neal. During late October 2016, Holly and Phil separated for the holidays, Amanda Holden and Ben Shephard, who both did separate weeks', alternates.

During 13–17 February, Willoughby and Schofield were absent for half term, so Holmes, Langsford, Allison Hammond, and Clark-Neal alternated.

In February 2017 it was announced that The London Studios where This Morning is filmed are planned to close in early 2018, for large-scale redevelopment and This Morning will be relocated to Television Centre during construction.^[19][20]

During the Easter holidays, Holmes and Langsford hosted Monday–Thursday, with Shephard and Holden on Friday.

On the Early May Bank Holiday, This Morning didn't air and was replaced by a film. In the summer of 2017, Willoughby and Schofield were absent for the summer holidays, therefore Holmes, Langsford, Clark-Neal, Hammond and Geri Horner alternated.

In July 2017 at the start of the Summer series, new titles were made to suit Langsford and Holmes presenting the show. The titles were different with a behind-the-scenes look from the doors to the studio, make up props and room, clothing department and the art gallery with an show of the studio in fast speed with crew in presenters place. The show was also retitled This Morning with Eamonn and Ruth. The regular series titles used since 2015 returned on 4 September when Willoughby and Schofield returned to the show.

During the October half term, Shephard and Holden presented Monday-Thursday, with Holmes and Langsford hosting Friday.

In late 2017, Rylan announced he was temporarily leaving This Morning, Georgia Toffolo stepped in.

In mid February 2018, Willoughby and Schofield didn't present due to the holidays, so Holmes and Lansford presented Monday–Thursday, with Ore Oduba and Davina McCall doing the Friday's show. During the Easter holidays, Willoughby and Schofield didn't present, so Holmes, Langsford, Clark-Neal and Emma Willis alternated.

During the week 28 May – 1 June, Willoughby and Schofield didn't present due to half term, so Holmes, Langsford, Clark Neal and Holden alternated.

At the start of the Summer series on 16 July 2018, Langsford and Holmes confirmed that they would be doing 6 out of the 7 weeks of the Summer shows. The change was due to them attending a family wedding in the week commencing 6 August. New titles were also introduced to recognise their recent move to Television Centre. Similar to last year, it features a behind-the-scenes look of the studio from all aspects of production.

Due to the summer holidays Willougby and Schofield didn't present, so Holmes, Langsford, Humes, Wan, Clark-Neal, Shephard, Ranj Singh, Vanessa Feltz, Michael Ball, Sara Cox, Nigel Havers, Lisa Snowdon, Mollie King, Mark Wright and Matt Edmondson alternated.

2018-Present

When the show's new series began on 3 September 2018, several changes were made including: A new title sequence showing their new home at Television Centre and a new cooking segment starring Gordon Ramsay titled "Big Chef Little Chef" with his daughter Matilda. Gok Wan and Rylan Clark-Neal presented a new segment called 'Life of Luxury'. As of 23 September, a special edition entitled "This Morning, This Week," featuring the highlights of each week, edited into one program, is available every Sunday on BritBox in the United States.^[21]

From the 1–5 October, This Morning celebrated 30 years. During the week, it broadcast a live wedding, a brief come-back of the classic weather map from Albert Dock (presented by Alison Hammond), special opening titles, a new app, a live studio audience, a special 30 years bus (with Correspondent's Lisa Snowdon and Ore Oduba), as well as special games and guests. On 2 October, an ITV special aired called This Morning: 30 Unforgettable Years. It featured Coleen Nolan, Twiggy, Richard & Judy, Phillip and Holly, Eamonn and Ruth, Keith Lemon, Robbie Williams, Gino D'Acampo, Alison Hammond, John Leslie, Fern Britton, Phil Vickery, Denise Robertson, Dr Chris, Dr Ranj, Mel B, Peter Kay, as well as being narrated by Joanna Lumley.