Alison Hammond predicted to ‘replace Phillip Schofield’ on This Morning as Holly Willoughby ‘lines her up’ for job

ALISON Hammond has been predicted to take over from Phillip Schofield after his major fallout with co-star Holly Willoughby.

The TV star - who usually appears on the ITV programme on Friday's alongside Dermot O'Leary - is now the bookies favourite to take over.

Alison, 48, is already being "lined up" by her close pal Holly, 42, to take over the co-hosting job on This Morning.

It comes as Holly's behind-the-scenes feud with Phillip, 61, rumbles on, leaving ITV's flagship morning show in turmoil.

The presenting pair saw their once-close relationship crumble in recent weeks - and the pair are being given a week off in June.

And now, the bookmakers are certain that it's Alison who will be taking over from Phil should he step down from the show.

Ladbrokes have slashed the odds of Alison presenting alongside Holly to just 2/1, as they predict the formation of a "dynamic duo".

Jessica O'Reilly of Ladbrokes said: "It's looking like a serious case of when, not if Phillip is replaced on This Morning.

"Viewers could soon be watching Holly and Alison as the new dynamic duo."

Aside from Alison, her co-star Dermot, 49, is fancied at 4/1 in the betting, while Rylan Clark sits in second place at 3/1.

It comes after it was revealed that Holly has been "lining up Alison to be her new co-host on This Morning".

According to the , "Holly wants her new best friend" to join her on the famous sofa,

The publication claimed that "Holly has told her bosses of her wish and ITV agree" that Alison should be in the hot-seat next to her.

Holly and Alison, 48, have become close friends over the years, and have proved popular when they have previously hosted together.

Alison ha seen her star soar in recent years, after being promoted to This Morning's Friday host, along with Dermot O'Leary.

She has even stepped in to present alongside Holly, when Phil has taken time off.

It comes as insiders say many believe the time is finally up for Phil, who has hosted the ITV juggernaut since 2002.

This Morning’s boss Martin ­Frizell could also be in line for the chop, according to staff — as ITV top brass attempt a major overhaul of the embattled series.

However those working on the daytime show say they understand that popular co-presenter Holly’s job will be safe.

A source said: “This Morning is preparing for some seismic changes this summer — and Phil is lined up as the first major name for the chop when his contract expires this summer.

“It’s highly unlikely he’ll be back in September.

“Plans are being drawn up for a new look This Morning and, at the moment, Phil is not featuring in them. He has worked on the show for over two decades. Many feel it is time for some fresh blood.”