This Morning’s Olivia Attwood made her hosting debut with a brutal comment to her co-star Dermot O’Leary on Friday -which left the studio in stitches.

The 34-year-old reality star, who shot to fame on the third series of Love Island in 2017, was announced as a host for the summer break back in June.

And the Getting Filthy Rich star couldn’t help but make a cheeky comment about Dermot’s height seconds after she went on air for the first time.

Dermot began by telling viewers: ‘Well hello. Welcome to your Friday’s This Morning.  Look who has joined us today. It’s only the lovely Olivia Attwood everyone!’

With 5′ 11″ Olivia towering over 5′ 9″ Dermot, she replied: ‘Thanks guys! This is not a drill. This is happening!’ before cheekily adding ‘I want you to know, I did go for a smaller heel.’

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This Morning’s Olivia Attwood opened her debut to the ITV show with a brutal comment to her co-star Dermot O’Leary on Friday -which left the studio in stitches

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The 34-year-old reality star, who shot to fame on the third series of Love Island in 2017, was announced as a host for the summer break back in June

Dermot then added: ‘You could have worn a flat! That’s all I’m saying… Early feedback,’ to which Olivia replied: ‘I couldn’t actually!’

The former X Factor presenter then went on his tip toes to get to the same height as his co-host.

Olivia’s debut had a lot of people talking on X, formerly known as Twitter, with many sharing how much they think she’s a great fit for the show.

‘Love to see Olivia is presenting on #thismorning great addition!’; m’Loving Olivia #ThisMorning.’

‘tbh I like Olivia, there are way more insufferable people than her and at least her documentaries aren’t just a reality show all about me me me #thismorning.’

Since shooting to fame on Love Island, Olivia has released some of her own documentaries with ITV, including Getting Filthy Rich, The Price of Perfection and presented Bad Boyfriends.

She also became a regular panelist on Loose Women back in August 2023.

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During the opening segment Dermot went on his tip toes to get to the same height as his co-host (pictured)

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The 34-year-old joined the panel of Loose Women back in 2023

Many rushed to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share how much they were enjoying watching Olivia on their screens

Earlier this month the star hit back at backlash over her upcoming gig on This Morning after cruel trolls insisted it ‘wouldn’t work’. 

Traditionalists went as far as threatening they’ll ‘definitely stop watching’ if Olivia joins the morning show.

But ITV’s golden girl Olivia has assured she is determined to succeed in the new gig and prove the haters wrong.

She exclusively told The Sun: ‘Those who know me understand the hard work I’ve put in to get where I am today.

‘I’m forever grateful to Love Island for being the springboard to my career, but I’m excited to show there’s so much more to me beyond the villa.

‘It’s been a lot of hard work, but I’ve always stayed focused on my goals and believed in myself and I’m very thankful for ITV in believing me.’

There are a range of other stars who will be presenting This Morning this summer.

The likes of Sian Welby, 38, Emma Willis, 49, Josie Gibson, 40, Rochelle Humes, 36, Joel Dommett, 40, Craig Doyle, 54, and Andi Peters, 54, will also be stepping in for Cat Deeley, 48, and Ben Shephard, 50.

This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV. 

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Straight-talking Olivia shot to fame thanks to her stint in the Love Island villa in the summer of 2017, which saw her reach the show final with her ex-boyfriend Chris Hughes, 32 (pictured