This Morning Fans Baffled as Two Huge Stars Go Missing from Official Presenter Line-Up Picture

Viewers of the popular morning show, This Morning, were left perplexed when two major stars were noticeably absent from the official presenter line-up picture.

Josie Gibson and Craig Doyle Absent

Fans of the show were quick to notice that both Josie Gibson, 38, and Craig Doyle, 52, were missing from the show's latest Instagram post, which featured glossy shots of other presenters including Holly Willoughby, Dermot O'Leary, and Alison Hammond.

A Bizarre Abba Theme Routine

While Holly Willoughby made her much-anticipated return to the show following her summer break, her comeback left many viewers cringing. The grand return was marked by a bizarre Abba theme routine that failed to impress fans of the show.

Missing from the Famous Sofa for Seven Weeks

Holly had been absent from her hosting duties for a total of seven weeks, taking a much-needed break to recharge after the turmoil that had engulfed This Morning in the spring. Her longtime co-host and best friend, Phillip Schofield, was removed from the show and ITV after admitting to an affair with a younger male colleague.

Unpleasant Reunion

As the sun beamed down on the set of White City Studios, Holly reunited with Alison. However, their reunion was met with an over-the-top performance by the cast of Mamma Mia, who sang Dancing Queen while the presenters flailed their arms and danced to the music. The staged performance left viewers cringing and feeling uncomfortable.

Viewer Reactions

Many viewers took to social media to express their disappointment with the show's opening routine. One person wrote, "They couldn't have possibly opened the show worse than this," while another likened the experience to a painful surgery. Overall, it seems the routine reached "peak cringe" for many.