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James Purefoy broke down in tears live on This Morning on Tuesday as he chatted to stand in hosts Josie Gibson and Craig Doyle live in studio.

Phillip meanwhile recently quipped of his New Year's plans: 'That really is a lovely phase. The latter by Whistles, is the perfect alternative for if you feel a scarlet red is too far out of your comfort zone. Filling in: Josie and Craig are filling in for regular hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, who are on a break for the festive period Josie and Craig are filling in for regular hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, who are on a break for the festive period. 'Look at me, I'm a wreck!' James Purefoy broke down in tears on This Morning on Tuesday as he bonded with host Josie Gibson on their west country accents 'I'm a wreck!' James Purefoy breaks down in tears live on This Morning as he bonds with host Josie Gibson over their West Country accents

Craig and Josie are taking over from the usual duo this week but fans want them to stay on full-time.

I also like Phil and Holly" and "I do like Phil and Holly but Josie & Craig are brilliant together. All the other presenters are great." This Morning fans also chimed in to say that they'd switched on especially to see the duo presenting together, or had loved watching them. They are a breath of fresh air." The mix of new presenters is great especially Josie and Craig. Fans were excited to see the pair reunited on-screen before they'd even begun their presenting stint, praising them as a "dream team" on Instagram ahead of their first presenting stint.

This Morning host Josie Gibson was left stunned after accidentally making guest and Marie Antoinette actor James Purefoy cry during the latest episode of ...

[Phillip Schofield](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/phillip-schofield) and [Holly Willoughby.](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/holly-willoughby) [here](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/) [This Morning stars rush to support ITV colleague as she gives birth to baby daughter](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz/morning-stars-rush-support-itv-28773864) [ITV](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/itv) programme alongside Craig Doyle on Tuesday (December 20) – with the pair interviewing Marie Antoinette actor James Purefoy. Following a clip of the forthcoming BBC Two series being played, James could be seen growing emotional and told Josie: "I'm so happy to hear your voice and hear your accent on national television, it makes me a bit teary. [This Morning](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/this-morning) was thrown into chaos during the latest show as host Josie Gibson accidentally made a guest cry live on-air.

The Taunton actor who was on ITV to discuss the BBC series Marie Antoinette became emotional when he heard the Bristolian talk.

So, when you hear it just as a part of a normal day on television, it's really nice to hear it. I'm speaking to James and, James, your accent's coming out as well." James was born in Taunton on June 3, 1964, to parents Shirley and Anthony. [Big Brother](https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/all-about/big-brother) winner Josie, 37, had reduced the actor to tears, which he was forced to wipe away with a tissue. She said: "Aw, James, thank you very much. Craig, who is Irish, appeared bemused by James' emotions as he offered the actor a tissue. James, who was born in Taunton, added: "It's just lovely. Look at me, honestly, what a wreck!" James, who plays Louis XV in the series, became tearful after a clip of the show was played, so viewers at home could know what to expect. Somerset actor James Purefoy became emotional on This Morning today (December 20) as he listened to Josie Gibson's accent. Composing himself as he dabbed away his tears, James replied: "I don't think you hear a Westcountry accent [on TV] very often and when you do, they're often stereotypical and they're not the ones you want to be associated with. "It makes me a bit teary."

ACTOR James Purefoy broke down in tears on This Morning for a very surprising reason - which left Josie Gibson shocked.The star appeared on the ITV sh.

I was born in Taunton." James replied: "I am indeed. You are so lovely."