Holly Willoughby has made her first major statement since the Phillip Schofield scandal unfolded as she returned to This Morning.
The presenter hasn't been seen on screens since her former co-star 'stepped back' from the daytime show before admitting to lying to her about his relationship with a much younger ITV colleague.
Holly, 42, took a fortnight off of presenting duties after making the decision to take an extra week's break before her planned half-term holiday after Phillip suddenly quit after more than 20 years on the famous sofa, claiming the show had 'become the story' amid claims of a rift between himself and Holly.
It has since been further reported that the friendship between Holly and Phil is on the rocks after he admitted to the 'unwise but not illegal' affair.
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