This Morning fans have begged for Ben Shephard’s replacement on Wednesday’s show to be made a ‘permanent, full-time host’.

Cat, 48, usually hosts with Ben, 49, but since he has been away filming for another ITV show she has been joined by the likes of Alison Hammond, Dermot O’Leary, and Andi Peters instead.

On Wednesday, Dermot was back in the studio to fill in for the usual host – and some fans were thrilled with the choice.

Viewers took to X to write: ‘Cat and Dermot work VERY well together. Natural, relaxed, energetic and warm. Not at all stiff or awkward #ThisMorning;’

‘Dermot should be the main full time presenter. He’s great with both Cat and Alison #ThisMorning.’

‘Anyone noticing it’s less stressful now Ben’s not around? #ThisMorning.’

This Morning fans have begged for Ben Shephard ‘s replacement on Wednesday’s show to be made a ‘permanent, full-time host’

On Wednesday, Dermot was back in the studio to fill in for the usual host – and some fans were thrilled with the choice

‘Cat and Dermot have more chemistry than Ben and Cat #thismorning.’

‘Cat is much better with Dermot #ThisMorning.’

‘There’s just something about seeing Cat & Dermot together on #thismorning.’

‘Cat does seem to gel better with Dermot than she does with Ben #thismorning.’

‘Really like Cat and Dermot together, they two are the ultimate dream team! I’ve been thinking that for a long time that Cat would be more suited to Dermot… love their humour #ThisMorning.’

‘Cat works soo much better with dermot already #ThisMorning.’    

It comes after Monday’s instalment saw Cat presenting alongside Andi Peters, 54, who usually delivers the latest compeтιтion details.

Jeff Brazier filled in for the compeтιтion segment from Innsbruck, Austria, but couldn’t resist taking a swipe at Andi.

Introducing the segment, Andi said: ‘If you’re dreaming of a white, Jeff Brazier has gone in search of some snow. Jeff, good morning! It looks glorious where you are!’

To which Jeff quipped back: ‘Morning Cat and Andi. Andi don’t worry, I’ll do the cold ones!’

Viewers took to X to write: ‘Cat and Dermot work VERY well together. Natural, relaxed, energetic and warm. Not at all stiff or awkward #ThisMorning’

Cat, 48, is usually hosts with Ben Shepard, 49, but since he has been away filming for another ITV show she has been joined by the likes of Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary instead

Monday’s instalment saw Cat presenting alongside Andi Peters , 54, who usually delivers the latest compeтιтion details

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Both hosts erupted into fits of laughter at the cheeky joke as Andi replied: ‘Jeff, I thank you for that!’

Viewers took to social media to discuss their thoughts on Andi co-hosting with Cat.

One wrote: ‘This Andi Peters and Cat Deeley partnership looks like a recipe for disaster. I don’t think Cat fancies Andi Peters as a co-presenter.’

Another said: ‘Andi is a bit over the top for a gloomy Monday morning.’

‘Calm down Andi, calm down. Stop jumping to the next thing,’ a third posted.

However, some fans saw Andi as a welcome addition to the This Morning sofa.

‘Cat seems happier and more relaxed today due to Andi,’ said one.

Another enjoyed his hosting so much, they wrote: ‘Andi Peters back on tomorrow please.’

It also comes after Dermot blew fans’ minds when he revealed his real name live on This Morning, leaving them asking ‘how are we only just learning this?!’

Opening Tuesday mornings show, Dermot and Cat were introducing themselves to viewers and greeting each other when he dropped the bombshell.

Jeff Brazier filled in for the compeтιтion segment from Innsbruck, Austria, but couldn’t resist taking a swipe at Andi

Cat and Andi roared with laughter at Jeff made a cheeky joke before he delivered the compeтιтion details

Viewers took to social media to discuss their thoughts on Andi co-hosting with Cat

It also comes after Dermot blew fans’ minds when he revealed his real name live on This Morning, leaving them asking ‘how are we only just learning this?!’

Looking visibly shocked, Cat asked: ‘You’re first name is Sean? How did I not know that?’

Cat shook Dermot’s hand and said: ‘Lovely to see you again Dermot O’Leary. Do you have a middle name?’

To which he replied: ‘Well my first name is Sean. Sean Dermot O’Leary.’

Looking visibly shocked, Cat asked: ‘You’re first name is Sean? How did I not know that?’

Dermot went on to explain: ‘Normally, If you’re born in Ireland or from Irish parents they like to christen you as something and then call you something totally different.

‘So I am Sean Dermot but I’ve only ever been called Dermot. But I am officially Sean Dermot.’

He then went on to tell the story of a time his double name caused some issues in the Irish pᴀssport office.

He said: ‘Once, I went into the Irish pᴀssport office, and pre-Brexit the Irish pᴀssport office were quite chilled, so they were like “Oh yeah you’re here, we have your pᴀssport.”

‘I looked down and said “Yeah but it says Dermot” and they said “Yeah but you are Dermot” and I said “Yeah but look at the old pᴀssport” and they went “Oh, no we just looked at the picture!”

‘So now, I am both Dermot and Sean Dermot. Which you can imagine for legal reasons its quite confusing.’

‘But quite good when you have a split personality, you can just choose which one you want,’ joked Cat.

Dermot gave a sarcastic thumbs up to the camera as he said: ‘Yeah, thanks mum and dad!’

This Morning airs weekdays on ITV1 from 10am and is available to stream on ITVX.