‘This Morning’ is being forced out of its famous home on the South Bank, under plans to redevelop The London Studios.
The hit ITV daytime show will move to a new location before spring 2018, when the broadcaster’s headquarters is overhauled.
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The 'This Morning' studio has an iconic view over the River Thames
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ITV announced their plans to temporarily close their studios and offices at The London Studios on Tuesday 21 February (via Broadcast News), with negotiations to find a new home for ‘This Morning’ and other daytime hits including ‘Loose Women’, ‘Lorraine’ and ‘Good Morning Britain’, currently underway.
A spokesperson said: “We’re looking for alternative London facilities to house our ITV Studios Daytime shows and colleagues while our site on the South Bank is being redeveloped - those plans are well advanced and we are currently in active negotiations.”
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The ITV studios are located on the South Bank in London
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Phillip Schofiled and Holly Willoughby are on the move
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The programme has become famed for its view from Studio 8, which has huge windows overlooking the River Thames. The studio was also given an external makeover in 2015 to carry ‘This Morning’ branding, making it easy for passers-by to spot.
However, it seems ‘This Morning’ will move back to the South Bank once the building works are complete, with the spokesperson adding the redeveloped site will have “fantastic office space and facilities for our ITV Studios Daytime shows”.
It remains unclear what this means for other shows currently filmed at the studios, which include ‘Ant And Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway’, ‘The Graham Norton Show’ and ‘Piers Morgan’s Life Stories’, and their future at the site once works are complete.
News of The London Studios’ redevelopment follows the closure of The Fountain Studios in Wembley at the end of last year, which was home to the ‘The X Factor’ and ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ live shows.
Random TV pairings who've hosted This Morning
Nigel Havers and Lisa Snowdon(01 of13)
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If ever there was a more random TV pairing, we'd like to hear about it. (credit:Rex/Shutterstock/ITV/Ken McKay)
Mollie King and Mark Wright(02 of13)
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Former Saturdays singer Mollie was an addition to the presenting team over the summer of 2018, and was randomly paired up with former 'TOWIE' star Mark for one edition. (credit:Rex/Shutterstock/ITV/Ken McKay)
Michael Ball and Sara Cox(03 of13)
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Michael and Sara's one-episode stint in 2018 gifted birthed the best presenting duo name ever - ladies and gents, we give you Cox and Ball. (credit:Rex/Shutterstock/ITV/Ken McKay)
Kerry Katona and Brian McFadden(04 of13)
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Following tradition of married couples hosting the show, our Kerreh fronted an edition with then-husband Brian in 2001 - six years before *that* infamous interview with Phil and Fern. (credit:Rex)
Patrick Kielty and Emma Willis(05 of13)
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Patrick teamed up with 'Big Brother' host Emma Willis over the summer of 2012. While the pairing was perfectly pleasant, we're still wondering what made producers throw them together. (credit:Rex)
Twiggy and Coleen Nolan(06 of13)
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This part of This Morning's 28-year history is often glossed over, but you might just remember Twiggy and Coleen were picked as Richard and Judy's full-time replacements in 2001. They only lasted a few months in the job before being axed. (credit:Rex)
Jamie Theakston and Emma Bunton(07 of13)
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The former 'Live And Kicking' presenter hadn't been seen on screens for a while when he hosted some shows with Emma Bunton over the summer of 2013. But the pairing proved successful, as the Spice Girl was later hired to co-host his Heart radio breakfast show. (credit:Rex)
Tim Vincent and Kate Garraway(08 of13)
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We've not heard or seen anything from former 'Blue Peter' presenter Tim in yeaaars, but he did guest host the show with Kate Garraway in 2005.
Denise Van Outen and Richard Bacon(09 of13)
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Another random pairing, but both Denise and Richard had experience in hosting morning telly, having previously fronted Channel 4's 'The Big Breakfast', albeit it with separate co-hosts. Here they are on 'This Morning' in 2005. (credit:Rex)
Jeremy Kyle and Kate Thornton(10 of13)
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Given his direct, and often rude, approach on his own show, Jeremy seemed a bit of an odd choice to present the warm and friendly 'This Morning' alongside former X Factor host Kate Thornton in 2010. (credit:Rex)
Paddy McGuinness and Andrea Catherwood(11 of13)
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Another 'who the hell stuck these two together?' pairing came in the form of former ITV newsreader Andrea and 'Take Me Out' host Paddy McGuinness, who presented 'This Morning' together for a couple of episodes in 2011. (credit:Rex)
Matthew Kelly(12 of13)
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The 'Stars In Their Eyes' presenter stepped in for Richard and Judy with Sarah Kennedy back in the 1990s. (credit:Rex)
Amanda Byram and Jake Humphrey(13 of13)
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Amanda was best known for hosting the likes of 'Total Wipeout' and 'Something For The Weekend' and was teamed up with former CBBC-turned-sports presenter Jake Humphrey in 2013. (credit:Rex)