ITV This Morning viewers issue same one-word verdict on Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield's first show since sensational statement

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This Morning viewers were left using the same one word to describe Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield's first appearance on TV since the latter issued a statement on their relationship following 'rift' claims.

Last week, Phillip, 61, hailed Holly, 42, as his "rock" in an unusual statement to The Sun following reports the pair’s relationship has come under strain and that they were 'barely speaking' behind the scenes at the ITV daytime show which they have hosted together since 2009.

He said to the publication: "As I have said before, Holly is my rock. We’re the best of friends – as always, she is an incredible support on screen, behind the scenes and on the phone." Phillip added: "Holly has always been there for me, through thick and thin.

And I’ve been there for her. The last few weeks haven’t been easy for either of us." READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community The rumours began to circulate about their off-screen relationship being in tatters after Phillip took pre-planned leave from the show around his brother’s sex abuse trial at Exeter Crown Court last month.