This Morning host's absence explained as viewers fear fan-favourite is being 'phased out'

This Morning viewers have all been left wondering the same thing as they question Josie Gibson's absence on the show.

Over the past few weeks, fans have noticed her lack of presence, with her last time on the sofa being back in August.

During Tuesday's show, there was a segment showing people what's available at this week's The National Motorhome and Caravan Show.

However, as another female star was broadcasting live, many viewers were quick to highlight it is usually Josie who heads down to the annual event.

One person asked: "Where is Josie???" Someone else commented: "Every bloody year #thismorning goes to this motorhome show. Usually, they send Josie. Starting to think she's being phased out."

Another tweeted: "Anyone else noticed that #thismorning is increasingly using for things that they'd previously had given Josie. Weirdly feels like they're slowly edging her out."

Despite concerns over Josie's lack of air-time on , it seems to be down to other work commitments.

In September, Josie revealed that people won't see her back on screens for a while as she takes a hiatus from her regular role on This Morning.

This is down to her upcoming solo project on Channel 5, which will see the 39-year-old dive into the of first-class travel.

Speaking to the Express, she confirmed there's plenty of work in the pipeline and stated she's still very much involved with This Morning.

"I'm very grateful for This Morning and everything they've helped me with because they grew me as a presenter.

"I should be around at on the [This Morning] sofa, so then I will get back on the road and try to make it all work as much as I can."

Josie expressed her excitement over the upcoming three-part show, admitting that she was really happy Channel 5 asked her to do it. It's not yet known when her series, The First Class Travel Show, will air.

Usually, when regular hosts and take a break from the show over half-term, fans see Josie and Craig Doyle take the reigns.

With a short break fast approaching, it's not been confirmed who will be fronting the show.

However, over the summer viewers saw a rotation of presenters including , Rylan Clark, , Rochelle Humes

This Morning continues weekdays on ITV from 10am.