ITV This Morning face second internal probe after producer allegedly had 'affair with show guest'

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This Morning has been subject to a second internal investigation, just months after former host Phillip Schofield's "unwise but not illegal" affair with a young male colleague came to light shortly before he stepped down.ITV bosses faced a turbulent time following allegations of Phil, 61, being involved with the man on the breakfast show.

And now a producer has reportedly had an affair with a contestant during filming a spin-off programme in Barbados.The holiday dating segment pilot, which was fronted by A Place In The Sun host Laura Hamilton, saw the senior staff member allegedly having a fling with a contestant during their time in the Caribbean, according to reports in the Mirror.The producer in question has reportedly since resigned, however it has left the broadcaster facing embarrassment having previously promised to dedicate transparency in the wake of Phil's departure from the flagship show.An insider told The Sun: "Bosses were furious when it came to their attention that a producer had an affair with the contestant, especially in light of this year’s This Morning scandal and controversy.

It meant that there was another investigation into what happened in Barbados that had to be carried out."They continued: "It was disappointing to senior members of staff.

The producer promptly resigned." Responding to the claims, meanwhile, a spokesperson for ITV told the Mirror: "We are unable to comment on the details of any specific employment-related matters.