‘Shame on you ITV’: Viewers react after Olivia Attwood revealed as newest This Morning host

Olivia Attwood has been announced as a new presenter on ITV’s This Morning and whilst a lot of viewers have welcomed a fresh face onto the show, others shared disappointment about the casting.

Starring in the third season of Love Island in 2017, Olivia shot to fame, being considered humorous and painfully relatable – so much so that her reference to “the ick” caught on nationwide.

But despite her major success, a number of ITV viewers have expressed their disappointment in the show for hiring the former Love Island star.

Now married to Bradley Dack, Olivia previously dated Chris Hughes, with the pair placing third together at the end of the show. Since their split in 2018, Olivia has gone on to make a number of TV documentaries with ITV, where she investigated both cosmetic surgery and adult entertainment.

Despite her experience in media and journalism, some viewers were displeased with her presenting role on he show. One user, Alice, wrote on TikTok: “Nothing like coming back on your phone to see that This Morning has made Olivia a presenter. Right, so the woman who belittled Chris Hughes for the last eight + years (and counting) takes swipes all the time and labels women who disagree with her as ‘unattractive females’.. Shame on you ITV and This Morning.”

@alice_wt

I can’t believe this genuinely. #whatthehelly

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Another person explained they would “definitely stop watching”.

Others discussed whether the new casting decision came as a result of money saving decisions, whilst claiming the show was now “boring”.

“And yet they are saving money. This show has become boring and the whole of daytime needs a revision and a better refresh than the one they are offering atm.”

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One person wrote: “I think it’s so important when people are put on a pedestal of presenting that the person is humble and kind.”

The reaction hasn’t been wholly negative, with some viewers sharing their excitement in the comments of This Morning’s announcement post.

@thismorning

Welcome to the This Morning family, Olivia Attwood! 🌟

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One user wrote: “Olivia is an absolute inspiration! I’m shocked at the negative comments in 2025, it screams of internalised misogyny.”

Another agreed, defending her appointment in the role: “I love Olivia, people acting like they’ve never said something before thinking… she’s unfiltered and fun and maybe I’ll watch This Morning for the first time in my life.”

Olivia was previously asked to comment on her ex Chris’ new relationship with JoJo Siwa, where she simply said: “She’s really famous”

Following that, one viewer said: “I love her. I don’t understand everyone’s beef. she was asked to comment on Chris and JoJo so she did!”

Olivia Attwood, ITV and This Morning have been contacted for comment. 

Featured image via ITV.