Holly Willoughby breaks silence and confirms future as Phillip Schofield sensationally quits This Morning after 20 years
manchestereveningnews.co.ukHolly Willoughby has shared her own statement after it was confirmed that Phillip Schofield has left This Morning. It was announced on Saturday (May 20) that the 61-year-old presenter has decided to 'step back' from the ITV daytime show after 20 years on the famous sofa.
The news comes after a reported 'rift' behind the scenes between Phillip and Holly. The duo, who have hosted the ITV daytime show together for 14 years, are reported to be 'barely speaking' behind the scenes.
Claims of issues between the duo have been brewing in recent weeks after the presenters failed to host the programme together for a number of weeks.
Phillip recently returned to the show after taking pre-planned leave around his brother’s sex abuse trial at Exeter Crown Court last month, with The Sun previously reporting the absence had contributed to a “cooling” of their friendship.
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