This Morning's Martin Frizell bids emotional farewell after decade

Alison Hammond and Josie Gibson emotionally bid farewell to their boss, Martin Frizell, on his last day as editor of 'This Morning', a role he held for a decade. Frizell announced his departure to focus on family obligations, particularly supporting his wife, Fiona Phillips, who is battling Alzheimer's disease. Both presenters expressed deep gratitude for Frizell's influence on their careers, highlighting how he took chances on them early on and helped them grow as personalities in broadcasting. Hammond described Frizell's departure as 'the end of an era' and reflected on the show's impact on vital social issues during his tenure. Frizell, in response, acknowledged the talents of Hammond and Gibson, affirming their success on television. His exit follows a challenging period for the show, marked by scandals involving previous presenters.