They've been at the helm for only three months, but Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard are already facing the wrath of critical
This Morning viewers.
From being told they're 'trying too hard' and 'don't work' as a partnership to dwindling viewing figures - dropping from an average of 806,000 and a peak of one million on their first show to a low of just 692,500 the following week - the pressure is really on for the pair.
And with the likes of fan-favourite Josie Gibson likely waiting in the wings, could time already be up for Cat and Ben?
Unhappy viewers
Since they started as permanent presenters in March, fans have made it clear that they're struggling to warm to Cat, 47, and Ben, 49. 'These two do not work,' one said, while another added of Cat, 'Her over facial expressions do my head in, just looks like she's trying too hard.'
A third said they'll now only watch the show on a Friday when Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary are hosting, writing, 'Not liking. Not watching these two. I wait till Friday. Sorry guys, don't think it's working. Another suggested the pair should be replaced: 'Still would prefer Dermot, Alison or Josie. Sorry guys, you just don't float my boat.'
Dipping ratings
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