By Laura Fox For Mailonline

Published: 10:15 GMT, 11 March 2024 | Updated: 10:15 GMT, 11 March 2024

Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard gushed they were ‘so excited’ as they finally made their debut as This Morning permenant new hosts, after replacing Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.

The pair were unveiled as the new additions to the show last month following weeks of speculation, and Holly’s departure from the show back in October.

Speaking during the show’s opening moments on Monday, Cat said: ‘We are so excited to be here this show has been a part of our lives for so long.’

Ben, who left Good Morning Britain last month after 10 years, added: ‘Everyone has been so kind. thank you to everyone who has sent us messages of support.’

Cat and Ben also received messages of support from some of their celebrity pals, with Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly shared a sweet tribute to their former SMTV co-host.

Noting their wild partying during their children’s TV heyday, Ant said: ‘That girl can party, don’t think she can’t,’ while Declan added: ‘Keep a lock on the drinks cabinet.’

Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard gushed they were 'so excited' as they finally made their debut as This Morning permenant new hosts on Monday

Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard gushed they were ‘so excited’ as they finally made their debut as This Morning permenant new hosts on Monday

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Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard make their debut as This Morning hosts: Pair receive messages of support from celebrity pals after replacing Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield

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