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Dermot replied: \u201cI feel very lucky, I\u2019ve known Holly [Willoughyby]\u00a0for a very long time, we started out on X Factor.\u201d<\/p>\n
He praised Holly, 42, who he has hosted This Morning with since Phillip Schofield left. He’s one of four hosts who rotate to present alongside the lead presenter.<\/p>\n
Dermot continued: \u201cTo be able to do it with Holly and then the last couple of years have that chemistry with Alison and like you said she is like a sister so we have a lot of fun.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a nice team you know, it\u2019s a nice group of the five of us.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n \u201cMe and Craig [Doyle] keep in touch, We had a lovely night at the NTAs together and Josie\u2019s [Gibson] brill, it\u2019s a nice vibe.\u201d<\/p>\n Lorraine highlighted it\u2019s like a second family because of how much time colleagues spend together at work with Dermot agreeing.<\/p>\n Earlier this year, accusations of a toxic working environment started to circulate following Phillip\u2019s exit after admitting he lied about an affair with a younger colleague.<\/p>\n After his departure, former This Morning star Dr Ranj hit out at the broadcaster’s \u201ctoxic\u201d culture, which many cast members denied.<\/p>\n In an episode of the show earlier this year, Dermot and Alison addressed the rumours as he said: \u201c We all know we happen to be in the news at the moment and of course, we appreciate that but just from both of us, the whole team here, the crew, the guys downstairs, we love making this show for all of you.\u201d<\/p>\n Later on, Gyles Brandreth added: \u201cWe are very happy to be here, can I say that as well?<\/p>\n \u201cThis is a happy place to work, I enjoy coming in here and have done so since I began coming in. We are happy people in a happy place.\u201d<\/p>\n
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