I worked on This Morning for seven years – two ITV stars are deservedly adored, but another is completely overrated
A former This Morning star, who worked on the show for seven years, praised two fan favorites and shared criticism of the third.
During her time on the ITV show, Jaci Stephen appeared in the following roles: soap critic and film critic.
Years after her tenure, Jaci has revealed her verdict on the three familiar faces currently appearing on the series.
writing for Idiscussed Sharon Marshall, 54, who has been This Morning’s Soap Expert since 2003.
Jaci wrote: ‘My successor as Soap Queen, Sharon Marshall, is amazing.
‘He’s also a very good writer on EastEnders.
Jaci Stephen, who worked on This Morning for seven years, has given her verdict on the three stars currently starring on the soap
Soap Pundit Sharon Marshall (featured) has been a regular on the ITV show since joining in 2003
Regular viewers are used to seeing broadcaster and former MP Gyles Brandreth on the programme.
‘My initial concern that he would somehow compromise this dual role was unfounded.’
Meanwhile, Jaci also praised a recognizable face as she wrote: ‘Gyles Brandreth is delightful and If it were up to me, it would be on TV 24/7.
‘His intelligence, quick wit, charm and versatile genius never fail to impress.’
Finally, he offered a review of Alison Hammond, who has been co-presenting Friday since 2021.
Jaci wrote: ‘I love Alison Hammond but she is not an interviewer and the idea that she is needs to be hit over the head with a very large hammer.’
Alison, 50, has been with This Morning since 2002, serving as reporter and presenter until 2021.
It was later confirmed that she and Dermot O’Leary, 52, would replace Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes as regular presenters on Friday.
As for Jaci, her time on This Morning overlapped with original hosts Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan.
Discussing her experience of working with the duo, she wrote of The i: ‘I worked with Richard and Judy and it would be difficult to find a more impressive pair of consummate professionals.
‘Richard takes a lot of stick but I learned a lot from both him and Judy.
‘They were not only great presenters, but also sharp journalists with the populist Midas touch, touching the heartfelt sensitivities of the audience.’
He added: ‘The problem is that the show keeps recreating this template, which in my opinion it has consistently failed to do.’
Alison Hammond has been working on This Morning since 2002 and became a regular Friday presenter in 2021
Elsewhere, it has been reported that Alison is in talks with BBC bosses about appearing in the next series of The Celebrity Traitors.
He is believed to be ‘keen’ to appear in the soap as Beeb bosses believe he would be ‘comedy gold’, according to the Sun.
A source told the publication: ‘The Beeb thinks there could be comedy gold, just like Alan Carr.
‘Alison is naturally very funny and they think she could end up being very successful.
‘They’re inundated with talent wanting to get involved, so they have a lot to weigh up.’
It is believed contracts will not be signed until later this year but he is ‘keen’ to sign.
Other famous names such as Danny Dyer and Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones are also said to be on the list of potential celebrities signing up to the programme.
A representative for the BBC said: ‘We do not comment on speculation but details regarding the second series of The Celebrity Traitors will be announced in due course.’
