This Morning’s Dermot O’Leary ‘freaked out’ by dancing robot: ‘We’ll be replaced’

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28 Feb 2026 • 7:12 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • A dancing robot named Harold opened Friday's episode of This Morning, surprising hosts Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond.
  • Harold performed a dance routine to Tom Jones' 'Sexbomb' in the ITV studio before introducing the show.
  • Dermot O'Leary joked that it was only a matter of time before he and Alison Hammond were replaced by humanoid robots.
  • O'Leary admitted Harold was 'freaking me out' due to its impressive performance.
  • Both O'Leary and Hammond joined Harold in dancing on set.

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