This Morning fans share 'hope' as they react to Dr Chris' return and are stunned over naked scenes

This Morning viewers have rushed to social media to share their 'hope' after being left stunned by some sudden naked scenes. The ITV daytime show returned to screens in its usual slot on Thursday (October 5) with Josie Gibson back at the helm but Holly Willoughby was nowhere to be seen.

Despite usually hosting the show on a Thursday, the 42-year-old was replaced by Alison Hammond who joked she got "a bit jealous" when she saw her fellow Big Brother alumni hosting with Holly. She went on: "Is that OK? I hope you don't mind." And Josie appeared delighted as she said: "Of course not, I love you!"

The pair then cracked on with the show, without addressing Holly's whereabouts, and were soon celebrating another member of the This Morning family. Dr Zoe Williams was seen sitting down with Dr Chris Steele MBE to celebrate his incredible achievements during his 35 years on the show, taking a look back at the impact he’s had and the lives he’s saved.

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It comes after earlier this week, the show marked it’s 35th anniversary with a throwback clip of the first This Morning episode with Richard Madeley and Judy Finnegan in 1988.

Visiting him at home, Dr Zoe explained: “He’s been a massive, massive inspiration to me. In fact, I would say he’s been part of the reason I wanted to get into medicine in the first place so it’s a real privilege to be given the opportunity to catch up with Chris… and take a look back at some of the most memorable moments of his amazing career.”

Having joined the show in 1988, after meeting Richard and