"This Morning" viewers complained about fake laughter by hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary, causing speculation about O'Leary's potential departure by 2025.

Viewers of ITV's "This Morning" expressed dissatisfaction with a segment featuring hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary participating in fake laughter to boost mood. The loud, unnatural chuckles led to a barrage of complaints on Twitter, with some viewers urging the show to stop and even pleading with the hosts to "make it stop." The backlash led to speculation that Dermot O'Leary could be the next presenter to leave the show, with betting site Betideas.com giving odds of 11/10 for him to quit by 2025.

July 15, 2024
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