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Holly Willoughby gave a highly-anticipated statement about Phillip Schofield following her return to This Morning on Monday morning.

Holly Willoughby made an emotional return to This Morning on Monday, opening the show with a monologue in which she said she was “shaken, troubled, let down” by co-host Phillip Schofield.

This Morning bosses are reportedly planning to introduce format changes including 'heavy vetting' of public callers to protect Holly Willoughby and her co-stars from outbursts over the Phillip Schofield scandal. Holly, 42, is set to return to the ITV show on Monday June 5 and, according to the Daily Mail, production staff will take on the important role of screening callers. The more stringent vetting will mean viewers won't be able to send in photos or social media posts to the show's interactive segments.

Josie Gibson was by Holly Willoughby’s side yesterday to offer a much-needed hug as the presenter gave a statement about the scandal surrounding her former co-host Phillip Schofield.

A tearful Holly Willoughby admitted she feels 'shaken, troubled and let down' by Phillip Schofield in an emotional statement on This Morning. On Monday, she made her return to the show after an intense few weeks that saw her former co-host and best pal, Phillip Schofield leave the show and admit to an affair with a male colleague.The fallout has resulted in intense scrutiny for Phillip, Holly, and This Morning, as the show's culture has been branded "toxic" and some people have even questioned Holly's validity to continue as presenter.

Eamonn Holmes has had his say on Holly Willoughby's return to This Morning, where she made an emotional statement about co-host Phillip Schofield, and branded Josie Gibson the "star of the show".

Holly Willoughby will make her much anticipated return to This Morning today, Monday 5 June, following former co-presenter and friend Phillip Schofield's controversial exit. Holly, 42, will be joined by Josie Gibson and resumes her position on the famed blue sofa after an extended half-term break amid the shock departure of Phil, 61, who left the show after being at the helm for over two decades.The disgraced presenter revealed he'd had an affair with a younger male ITV employee. The bubbly mum-of-three's return to presenting duties was confirmed at the end of Friday's episode of This Morning, which was hosted by Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary, with Josie confirmed to fill in as co-host.

Holly Willoughby was quickly supported by her loyal followers as she made her official Instagram return for the first time since she was embroiled in Phillip Schofield's scandal. On Monday (June 5), Holly, 42, returned to This Morning for the first time in a fortnight.

Phillip Schofield has said he won't watch Holly Willoughby's return to This Morning. The presenter will make a comeback to screens on Monday (June 5) for the first time since her co-host quit the show before admitting he lied to his bosses and colleagues about his affair with a younger ITV male employee.

Holly Willoughby prepares to return to the This Morning sofa next week, it has now been reported that there will be not one, but two presenters joining her in place of Phillip Schofield. Holly has been away from the show since last month, and since then it has been announced that her co-host, Phillip Schofield would be stepping down from his role after 21 years. She will return to screens on Monday June 5 after an extended half-term break, where she was seen enjoying a holiday with her family.

This Morning fans have heaped praise on "bubbly" Josie Gibson after she supported Holly Willoughby 's return to the hit daytime programme today. The long-running ITV show has been plagued by controversy in recent weeks after veteran presenter Phillip Schofield, 61, stepped down when it emerged he'd had an affair with a younger male ITV employee. Holly, 42, made her much-anticipated return today, 5 June, with an emotional speech that saw her fight back tears as she addressed her one time close friend Phil's shock exit.

Holly Willoughby has arrived at ITV studios ahead of her hotly-anticipated return to This Morning. Holly, 42, will be joined on the famous blue sofa by Josie Gibson on Monday, and is making her first appearance on the popular daytime programme following the controversial exit of her one-time colleague and close friend Phillip Schofield. The mum-of-three was spotted arriving in casual attire, sporting a white t-shirt and a pair of blue jeans.

Phillip Schofield "will not be watching Holly Willoughby's Monday This Morning return", a friend of the former presenter has claimed. Phillip, 61, stepped down from the show last month, following which he confessed to having had an "unwise but not illegal" affair with a much younger male colleague. After his resignation, it was announced that his former co-star Holly, 42, would be taking an extended half-term break.

Holly Willoughby has vowed to never address the Phillip Schofield scandal again after returning to This Morning.

ITV viewers have accused Loose Women panellist Ruth Langsford of snubbing This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby.The awkward moment occurred during a live link between the two shows as Ruth shared what was coming up on today's Loose Women. During the call, Ruth noted that both she and Josie Gibson, who has been presenting alongside Holly this week amid the latter's return, were both wearing green, as she joked: "We've got the green memo today Josie.

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.

Holly Willoughby 'wanted to say more' in her opening statement on This Morning, a body language expert has claimed. The presenter made her much-awaited comeback appearance on the ITV daytime show on Monday (June 5) where she was joined by Josie Gibson.

K.J. Yossman “This Morning” anchor Holly Willoughby has returned to the show after a two-week absence following the resignation of her long-time co-host Phillip Schofield. She was joined by guest anchor Josie Gibson. Willoughby began the show by addressing the controversy that has been swirling over the last few weeks, ever since Schofield, who is married with two children, admitted he had had an affair with a young “This Morning” employee. “Firstly, are you OK? I hope so,” Willoughby told viewers. “It feels very strange indeed sitting here without Phil. And I imagine you might be feeling a lot like I have: shaken, troubled, let down. Worried for the wellbeing on all sides of what’s been going up. And full of questions. You, me and all of us at ‘This Morning’ gave our love and support to someone who was not telling the truth, who acted in a way that they themselves felt like they had to resign from ITV and step down from a career that they loved.”

This Morning insiders have claimed Holly Willoughby will be greeted with open arms as she makes her dramatic return to This Morning on Monday.

Holly Willoughby has returned to social media for the first time since Phillip Schofield’s explosive departure from This Morning.The TV presenter, who was absent from the ITV morning show during the furore, returned to screens on Monday, 5 June, but has not shared a permanent post on her personal Instagram account since 18 May. On Tuesday she shared a photo of herself in the outfit she was wearing for the live broadcast, which she hosted with Josie Gibson.

Ahead of her return to This Morning, Holly Willoughby has penned a cryptic message on social media. The TV presenter has been absent from the show since her former co-worker Phillip Schofield, 61, stepped down after 21 years with immediate effect. Since then, Phillip, 61, has resigned from ITV all together and was dropped by his talent agency YMU after admitting to an “unwise, but not illegal” affair with a young male colleague on This Morning.