Holly Willoughby didn't use her former co-star Phillip Schofield 's name during a pre-prepared statement as she fought back tears after finally returning to This Morning.
Holly, 42, was back on the hit daytime programme for the first time since her one-time close friend and colleague Phil, 61, exited the show after more than two decades.
Initially, reports of a "feud" between the pair swirled and it later emerged Phil had an affair with a younger male ITV employee.
Mum-of-three Holly made her first on-screen appearance today, 5 June, since the news broke, kicking off Monday's This Morning with an emotional speech.
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