Ruth Langsford slammed for reality TV dig as Alison replaces her on This Morning

Axed This Morning presenter Ruth Langsford has sparked a row after her ‘reality TV’ dig against replacement Alison Hammond.

Ex-model Alex Sibley, 41, who starred alongside Alison in the 2002 series of Big Brother, came to her defence after the comments by the outgoing host.

Alison and X Factor’s Dermot O’Leary, 47, are to replace Eamonn Holmes and Ruth, both 60, on their Friday sofa slot on ITV’s This Morning.

Before the changes were publicly announced, Ruth said: “We’ve put the work in.

“We didn’t do a reality show and get an overnight job on the telly. We’ve come up through the ranks.

“Eamonn was only 19 when he started out. And he was doing the teatime news in Belfast during The Troubles. It was heavy stuff.

“And he’s now got an OBE for services to broadcasting.”

Sticking up for his old Big Brother pal, Alex said: “Ruth’s out of order making that dig.

“Be thankful you’ve had such a great run and enjoy the Friday lie ins.

“Yes Alison starred in a reality tv show but she has worked her way up the tv ladder for the last 20 years starting out as a child actress.

“I lived with her for two weeks in the BB house and it was like living with a tour rep – non-stop talking, a right ball of energy.

“I’m not jealous of her success like certain other people, she deserves it.”

This Morning is yet to confirm Ruth and Eamonn's future on the show.

When approached for comment, a spokesperson said: “We have a stellar presenting line up on This Morning in Holly and Phillip and Eamonn and Ruth.

“Any additions to this line up will be announced in due course.“

This Morning airs on weekdays at 10am on ITV.

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