TV legend Steve Jones has reportedly signed up to host This Morning after Phillip Schofield’s exit.
The Welsh star will take on main presenting duties alongside Josie Gibson on Wednesday.
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Welsh TV legend Steve Jones is joining This Morning to host alongside Josie Gibson on WednesdayCredit: Rex
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Steve will host This Morning next week alongside Josie GibsonCredit: Rex
ITV bosses were said to be “thrilled” that Steve, who shot to fame on T4 two decades ago, said yes to the job and are hoping he’ll eventually co-host with This Morning anchor Holly Willoughby.
A source told MailOnline: “The hope is that those watching at home will love Steve, he’s a very experienced broadcaster but also very cheeky.
“There is no permanent replacement for Phil, Holly will be presenting with Alison, Josie, Dermot and Craig, and now probably Steve.”
The Sun has reached out to This Morning for comment.
Phillip, 61, was axed by ITV in May after admitting to an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a much younger male colleague.
He was recently seen for the first time in months, being supported by TalkTV and This Morning agony aunt Vanessa Feltz.
Steve became a regular feature on Channel 4’s weekend entertainment programme T4 which aired between 1998 and 2012.
He also hosted the very first series of The X Factor USA.
He previously appeared on BBC One’s Let’s Dance for Comic Relief as a host alongside Claudia Winkleman.
In 2009, Steve presented Sky1’s Guinness World Records Smashed and later began presenting the BBC TV quiz show As Seen On TV.
The heartthrob has also dabbled with Hollywood, with a small part in the teen film Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging.
In 2011, Steve presented A Night with Beyoncé – a live music special which aired in the UK on ITV.
Steve is married to an LA-born food photographer called Phylicia Jackson and previously dated The One Show’s Alex Jones.
Steve and Alex dated between 1999 and 2002 and she recently opened up about the devastating reason they split.
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Steve pictured in 2011Credit: Getty
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He previously dated The One Show’s Alex JonesCredit: Getty
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