Alison Hammond appears to mock ITV This Morning co-stars with Dermot O'Leary 'reunion' snap before comeback

Alison Hammond appears to have poked a bit of fun at her This Morning co-stars ahead of her big return to the show this week. The presenter and her co-host Dermot O'Leary haven't been seen at the helm of the ITV daytime show for weeks.

The pair usually host the popular programme every Friday but after a two-week stint hosting the show in July as they kicked off the several weeks of summer, Alison and Dermot haven't been seen since. However, that's all set to change this Friday (September 9) as the duo will be back.

It comes after Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield returned to the show on Monday (September 5) after enjoying their long summer break. But prior to their on-screen reunion, the show's main hosts enjoyed an off-screen 'play date'.

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Holly was the first to share a snap of the duo, beaming for the camera. Phillip looked chilled as he donned a white t-shirt while Holly also appeared fresh-faced in a black shirt with her blonde locks tied back with a few strands framing her face. "Well look who came over for a play date before school starts… " the mum-of-three penned alongside the snap to her millions of followers.

She then added: "See you on Monday @schofe @thismorning … I’ve missed you!!!!! Can’t wait to see you all!!!!" Phillip also shared the photo of the pair with his own millions of followers but let them in on a little worry he has before he gets back to work next week. First, he gushed: "Now that was fun!! The best day with my bestie [heart emojis] love you to bits @hollywilloughby."

And it seems Alison wanted to get in on the pre-show reunions. But it appears Dermot may not have