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Fiona Phillips and This Morning editor Martin Frizell have been “very overwhelmed” by public support, Holly Willoughby has revealed.

Former ITV broadcaster Fiona Phillips has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's at the age of 62 and has candidly opened up about spotting the first symptom before it was formally confirmed by her doctor.

Lorraine Kelly is amongst the many TV stars who are sending their love and support to Fiona Phillips after her devastating diagnosis. Yesterday (July 4), the journalist and presenter announced she has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease at the young age of 62.

Fiona Phillips lived in fear for years – scared that she would fall victim to the terrible Alzheimer's Disease that killed both her parents. In fact, the 62 year old former GMTV legend even made plans for her family, should the unthinkable happen. Now her horrors have come true, with the TV presenter revealing her own "heartbreaking" diagnosis to the Mirror.

Fiona Phillips recalled losing both her parents Amy and Phil to Alzheimer's disease just one year before receiving her own life-altering diagnosis.The GMTV Today presenter, 62, was speaking on This Morning with Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby at the time, explaining: "It's important for so many people but for me personally, both my mum and dad had Alzheimer's. "My mum started showing signs in her 50s, and my dad in his early 60s.

Television presenter and journalist Fiona Philips has revealed how she has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. The columnist was told she had the illness a year ago following months of brain fog and anxiety.

Former television presenter Fiona Phillips has confirmed that she has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, aged just 62.

Vanessa Feltz has slammed former stars of This Morning who have publicly criticised the show, as she said they have an "aggrieved, grudging malice".The 61 year old, who has often appeared on This Morning over the years, either as an agony aunt or as part of a discussion panel, has spoken out after ex-This Morning contributors, such as Eamonn Holmes and Dr Ranj Singh, aired their grievances about the show.They, themselves, spoke out after rumours of a feud between show hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield led to him sensationally quitting after 21 years of fronting it, before releasing a statement admitting to an affair with a young male colleague during his time on This Morning. Eamonn Holmes, who used to present on a Friday alongside his wife Ruth Langsford, did an interview with GB News where he blasted Phillip, Holly, and the programme, whilst Dr Ranj spoke of a "toxic" environment at ITV's flagship daytime TV show.

Naman Ramachandran A U.K. parliamentary inquiry that convened to gather evidence for the upcoming media bill pulled no punches, with top TV executives being probed on Tuesday. Though the proceedings began with the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee chair Caroline Dinenage stating that the session was not about the “widely reported issues” at ITV show “This Morning,” committee members ploughed on nevertheless. (ITV CEO Carolyn McCall has been called to give evidence to the committee next week over an affair between former ITV anchor Phillip Schofield and a young employee.) Appearing before the committee, Magnus Brooke, group director of strategy, policy and regulation at ITV, was asked about the duty of care that the editorial team and senior managers provide to staff, especially young staff, at “This Morning” and ITV in general. In response, Brooke said: “There’s a very sophisticated and significant system of safeguarding and duty of care at ITV, with a very significant set of policies.”

Martin Frizell, the Editor of embattled ITV daytime show This Morning, has been rebuked by his employer for “extremely ill-judged” remarks about eggplants when questioned over the Phillip Schofield scandal.

Martin Frizell's response to questions about a "toxic" work environment on This Morning has been branded "extremely ill-judged" by an ITV boss. The editor and producer, 64, fielded questions about the controversial daytime programme and opted to discuss his opinion on aubergines in answer to some of the queries.

This Morning editor Martin Frizell was involved in an incredibly bizarre moment during quizzing over the ITV daytime TV show today, Monday, June 5, as a reporter fired a question outside his home. As Martin emerged from his property in London, a Sky News journalist was waiting to ask him whether This Morning had a "toxic work environment".

This Morning editor Martin Frizell has broken his silence regarding the Phillip Schofield scandal as he accused outspoken stars condemning Phil of “settling scores” amid an allegedly “toxic” work environment. Martin made the comments on Saturday, after it was revealed that the Chair of the Culture Committee had accused ITV of “lurching from one disaster to another” in the wake of the scandal.

ITV tonight launch an external inquiry into Phillip Schofield's relationship with a much younger colleague in an attempt to save embattled This Morning. In a humiliating climbdown, the channel told its employees, following a crisis staff meeting, that it has begun a review, which will be led by a barrister as the pressure mounts for the bosses to tell what they knew and when about the affair.

Former This Morning star Dr Ranj Singh has issued a further statement amid the ongoing controversy surrounding his ex co-star Phillip Schofield. It comes on the back of a photo of himself with Phillip's former lover resurfacing online.

All traces of former This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield are being removed from ITV, claims a show insider. It comes after the 61-year-old resigned from the broadcaster after confessing to an "unwise but not illegal" affair with a young colleague.

The last few weeks have been a bit chaotic for ITV's This Morning following speculation of a feud between presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, which is said to have been brewing for quite some time – long before Phil announced that he was 'stepping away' from the show he has presented for over 20 years.

Phillip Schofield was told that his contract at This Morning would not be renewed just minutes after coming off air on Thursday, it has been claimed.The 61-year-old announced on Saturday that would not be returning to the hit ITV1 daytime show after hosting it for over two decades. His announcement came after weeks of speculation that his friendship with co-presenter Holly Willoughby, 42, had ended after they hosted the show together for nearly 14 years.

Phillip Schofield has addressed the alleged ongoing 'feud' with his co-star and longtime best pal Holly Willoughby as he addressed their friendship following claims there have been tensions between the ITV presenters.

Phillip Schofield has issued a statement on his relationship with Holly Willoughby following claims the pair of 'barely speaking' behind the scenes. Claims of a rift have been brewing in recent weeks after the presenters failed to host This Morning together for a number of weeks.