Martin has seen the show some difficult periods in recent years, most notably Phillip Schofield's abrupt exit.

Martin Frizell has stepped down from his role as editor of ITV’s This Morning after ten years. He joined the channel in 2014 as editor of Loose Women before taking over the popular programme, which until last year was hosted by Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby.

After nearly a decade of working on the show, 'This Morning' boss Martin Frizell has announced he will be exiting the programme in Spring next year becasue he's "expecting [his] family priorities to change".

I love my team at ITV and will miss them and the thrill of live telly but it's an always on, 24 hours a day, seven days a week commitment and I won't be able to do both.” He