17-02-2024, 08:35 AM
(17-02-2024, 12:19 AM)Brekkie Wrote: Alison and Dermot are ready now, not being prepped to step in years down the track. They pretty much replaced Eamonn and Ruth in 2021 with succession in mind - it's just I don't think bosses betted on them not actually wanting it full time.
See, personally I still disagree. I’m sure they were brought in with succession in mind but the way the previous lineup came to an end was so abrupt and likely much earlier than expected. As a result, I just don’t think Alison and Dermot are the right pair to take over at this point. All speculation of course, but I really don’t think this is some “plan b” because Alison and Dermot turned it down. I think it’s a conscious decision from ITV to (almost) wipe the slate clean and not just settle on some of the current secondary presenters. They need to show and feel like they’re moving away from what came before and fresh lead hosts is the perfect way to do that.