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.

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.

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.

This Morning” boss Martin Frizell is exiting from the ITV morning show after ten years in the role. It is the latest blow for 37-year-old magazine format show “This Morning,” which has suffered a series of controversies over the past 24 months after its long running anchors,

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

This Morning editor Martin Frizell is quitting the ITV show after a decade. The producer, who is reportedly the show's longest-serving editor, confirmed he will depart the show next year, having first joined ITV in 2014 as editor of Loose Women.

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