[JamesWorldNews]

Aside from the last few pages of discussion on the Holly and Phil situation, isn’t it anyway - regardless of whether they stay or go - time for a refresh of the programme anyway?

I know TM is a successful formula and, as the adage goes, if it ain’t broke, etc, but the programme feels very tired to me. I wasn’t a fan in the beginning, but Alison and Dermot bring a dose of energy on a Friday. The Monday to Thursday sessions feel dull to me, and that might be nothing to do with Holly and Phil, but just time for an update of some sort.

The programme has to appeal to a wide age range, so perhaps the correct formula is to have a wider rotation of presenters (a bit like Loose Women), and a different pairing or overlapped pairing every day?

Are the viewers tuning-in for the content or for the presenters? Or a blend of both?

Perhaps it could go Nationwide and economically be hosted from one of the four nations each day, with Alison and Dermot from London on a Friday. Using existing ITV regional infrastructure and real estate, and well known enough regional names. (Who would probably be cheaper than the current stars…….)

Food for thought.