This Morning fans baffled as they mistake new host for Holly Willoughby

This Morning: Dermot O’Leary introduces Molly as co-host

This Morning fans were left baffled on Tuesday as they mistook another new host for former star Holly Willoughby, who left the show earlier this year. Singer Mollie King was fronting the ITV show alongside Dermot O’Leary after Christine Blakely stepped in on Monday.

After applauding a school choir who opened the show with a carol, Dermot joked: “And now, ladies and gentlemen, for your pleasure, Mollie King will also sing.”

“I think let’s not do that,” the former The Saturdays star laughed.

She added: “Do you want to take it away Dermot, are you much of a singer?”

“I can do christenings and weddings and funerals,” he replied, adding: “After a little…” before mimicking having a drink.

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“I mean I can be on the backing vocals as I’m used to being there!” Mollie quipped.

Laughing, Dermot greeted Mollie properly, stating: “It’s nice to see you, how are you?” while giving her a hug.

“I’m good, how are you?” she responded before Dermot asked how long it had been since she’d been on This Morning.

“I think it was about 18 months ago, so a bit nervous but you’re going to steer this ship aren’t you?” Mollie confessed.

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Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, many confessed they had tuned in thinking for a moment that Mollie, who shares a strong resemblance to the former presenter, was Holly.

@rosskiernan_ penned: “I know they’re trying to replace Holly but wow, she looks like her clone #ThisMorning.”

@buncie44 added: “#THISMORNING Thought that were Holly back presenting for a moment but it’s Mollie.”

@Boppity_Boo34 shared: “She really does look like Holly #ThisMorning.”

@JenSmith_x commented: “I thought Holly was back there for a sec but it’s Mollie #ThisMorning.”

@sparkloaf26 remarked: “She looks like Holly wtf #ThisMorning.”

“It’s a bit freaky that she has exactly the same hair style as Holly #thismorning,” @saskia92617236 posted.

@mikepriestley13 commented: “I thought holly returned to #ThisMorning there for a minute.”

This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV.

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