Kevin Lygo, ITV’s managing director for media and entertainment, said: “ This Morning is an iconic show in ITV’s schedule, and heading the team for a decade, producing more than ten hours of original, topical, live television every week is an amazing achievement.

Following the shock news, presenter Hammond has said she is "devastated" in an interview on Chris Evans' Virgin Radio show. "I’ve worked with Martin for 10 years. I’ll be honest with you I’m absolutely devastated. He’s been a real rock for the show. But it's totally understandable why he's leaving," she said.

Martin has seen the show some difficult periods in recent years, most notably Phillip Schofield's abrupt exit.

This Morning editor Martin Frizell has quit after 10 years in order to spend more time with his family amid his wife Fiona Phillips's battle with Alzheimer's.

CAT Deeley and Ben Shephard’s futures on ITV’s This Morning have been revealed following show boss Martin Frizell’s decision to quit. The presenting duo, who have only been at

Martin Frizell is stepping down as the editor of ITV's This Morning after a decade and says he is "expecting my family priorities to change" and needs to free up time for them

The TV star spoke out after Martin Frizell revealed he was leaving after 10 years due to changing family commitments after his wife Fiona Phillips was diagnosed with Alzheimer's last year