Angela Scanlon stepped in to host ITV's This Morning alongside Dermot O'Leary on Friday, June 19, 2026, replacing the absent Alison Hammond. The 51-year-old regular Friday presenter was noticeably missing from the broadcast, with no prior explanation given.
Last-Minute Line-Up Change
The programme opened with Dermot O'Leary and Angela Scanlon dancing to the 1976 T. Rex classic I Love to Boogie. Dermot welcomed Angela, saying: "Hi everyone, welcome to Friday's This Morning! Look who's here, welcome to Angela Scanlon everyone!" The studio audience applauded as Angela responded: "Thank you very much."
When Dermot asked how she was, Angela replied: "I'm very well thank you, happy to be here again!" The pair then embraced. Opening the show, the Irish host said: "It's Father's Day this weekend so today, we're celebrating with the songs that remind you guys of the father figure in your life." Dermot added: "Whether it's your dad, grandad, stepdad, someone that knows your dad, we want to hear about them, as long as they're guys, and [it's] music that means something to you."
Viewers Confused by Absence
Viewers immediately noticed Alison's absence, especially as she had promoted her scheduled appearance on This Morning during a Good Morning Britain interview earlier in the week. On Wednesday, June 17, Alison told Susanna Reid and Martin Lewis: "[I'll] be back on Friday... We've got Jason Mimosa on Friday, that's gonna be fun!" Susanna corrected her: "I think it's Momoa!"
When Friday's show aired with Angela instead of Alison, viewers took to social media to express confusion. One person posted on X: "Interesting, seems to be a last minute substitution. Haven't they referenced a few times this week that Jason Momoa would be in the studio with Alison and Dermot?" Another wrote: "No Hammond presenting today," while a third simply said: "No Alison."
No Explanation Yet
No further details have emerged regarding Alison's absence. However, she was active on Instagram on Thursday, June 18, sharing a video of her new leopard print footwear with her followers. This Morning continues to air weekdays on ITV at 10am.
