Phil and Holly’s ‘queue jumping’ backlash sparks petition to remove hosts from This Morning

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield to apologise for "pushing in to the queue" while the Queen was lying-in-state, instead of making "pathetic excuses".The outspoken personality addressed the queue scandal while demanding a "proper apology" from the duo, calling for them to be replaced by Eamonn Holmes and his wife Ruth Langsford if they don't.The podcast host told how he is having "so much fun" watching the row unfold, as well as the way "This Morning are trying to justify their stars pushing into the queue to file past Her Majesty."He went on: "What an earth did Schofield and Willoughby think they were going to achieve when everything is filmed and on record?"James added that the notion of the duo calling themselves journalists had him "rolling around on the floor."The star went on to call for the return of the popular duo Eamonn and Ruth to make a return to the daytime ITV show if Holly and Phil don't "apologise properly".James continued: "This toothsome couple have promoted themselves as the perfect TV pairing and let's face it: from that lofty point you can only fall."I don't expect they'll lose their careers over this but maybe they could just try being straight with us, apologise properly and not attempt to get out of it with these pathetic excuses."Otherwise, bring back Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes."Frankly, I preferred them anyway," he wrote in his column for the Daily Express.The pair recently came under fire after being accused of jumping the queue to see the Queen lying in state.The presenters and ITV have since explained they held press accreditation as they were went to Westminster Hall for work.But now a source involved in the press list has claimed that Holly and Phil’s names were not actually on

This Morning host Holly Willoughby made a glamourous return to Instagram after "queue jumping" chaos.

THIS Morning shared old photos and videos of Alison Hammond today as they celebrated 20 years of her presenting on the daytime show. The TV star started out working as a holiday rep and entertainer before finding fame and looked completely in clips shared during a 'This Is Your Life' segment on the ITV show. Her pal Josie Gibson introduced the special tribute today and told Alison: "You were always destined for stardom." Josie added: "I can vouch I would not be the presenter I am today without you.

HOLLY Willoughby was defended by fans today as she returned to Instagram to share her This Morning outfit. The 41-year-old presenter looked glamorous in a pink skirt and matching top from online retailer Ceffin and a pair of nude Office shoes.

This Morning fans were quick to share their thoughts as Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield turned the person who usually does the surprising into the one being surprised as they pulled a trick on Alison Hammond.

Holly Willoughby has been left "shaken" by the "queue jumping" row she has found herself embroiled with alongside This Morning co-host Phillip Schofield because she is "used to being the darling of TV," a source has claimed.The 41 year old and Phillip, 60, have been accused of jumping the queue to visit The Queen while she was lying in state following her death earlier this month. Holly denied that she and Phillip had cut the queue in a VT for the hit ITV show they present together, while the programme also issued a statement saying the pair were they for work purposes.

It was a surprising start to ITV This Morning today (September 26) as presenter Alison Hammond had her script torn up and discovered all the surprises would actually be directed towards her instead. Hosts Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield opened the show by heading live to Alison, 47, in Birmingham but, as she began to explain she was there to surprise an "On Your Doorstep" contestant named "Alison", the tables were unexpectedly turned.

Holly Willoughby looked like she was carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders as she stepped out in London last week. She appeared lost in thought as she looked at her phone, perhaps still absorbing the backlash she and her This Morning co-star Phillip Schofield have faced following claims they jumped the queue to see the Queen lying in state.

This Morning descended into chaos on Monday morning after Alison Hammond was stunned to find out they were celebrating her 20th anniversary on the ITV show. The presenter, 47, was live from Birmingham and believed she was heading to surprise a woman in the latest round of dosh on your doorstep - but ran into a spot of trouble when something went wrong with her ear piece.

"The way in which the online attack on them, as a human being to have that, I just think is really damaging."She furthered that it was important for parliament to legislate on the issue of online abuse.When asked for her message to social media firms, she added: "It's your gaff, sort it out, you have responsibility to do that."Angela continued: "They've tried to self-regulate, they've tried to say 'we'll look after you'. “They haven't, they've not been able to do it and now it's time for us to legislate."It comes after news that the two GMB presenters were accused of skipping the queue while waiting to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II two weeks ago. ITV and the hosts themselves have since stepped in to defend themselves. Both argued they were present to film a segment for the This Morning show. On Friday's This Morning, fans were thrilled to see the return of Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary.However, as the duo welcomed viewers to the programme, many took to social media calling for Dermot and Alison to permanently replace Holly and Phillip.Liam Hunt penned on Twitter: “Only 5 minutes into today's #ThisMorning and it’s already better than all the other shows this week. “We need Alison and Dermot to replace those other two!" (sic)@UkTV_Forever tweeted: “#ThisMorning Thank God we have The original presenters today."@Lakky1 added: “#thismorning totally different feel today - MUCH better presenters!"“What a difference compared to the last 3 days #ThisMorning," Diane K praised.While user @Susanna46590017 commented: “Love a Friday on the programme and today my favourite presenters Alison and Dermot.

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby might get booed at this year's National Television Awards.Following the queue jump claims that have circled them for more than a week, The This Morning hosts continue to face backlash. And now the bosses of the TV channel they both work for are fearing they might get booed at a glitzy awards ceremony next month.

HOLLY Willoughby and Phillip Schofield have been accused of "ushering a disabled woman away" as they "dodged" the queue to see the Queen lying-in-state - after being left OFF the official guest list. The family of a woman in a wheelchair claim she was "moved aside to make way for the pair" as they arrived at Westminster Hall last week. Mia Froggatt furiously slammed the This Morning presenters as the Queue-gate row rumbles on.

Holly Willoughby has taken to Instagram to show support for her ITV colleague as she made her dancefloor debut on Strictly Come Dancing. On Friday This Morning presenter Holly broke her silence on social media, following the row over the queue to pay their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II, to congratulate her friend Lisa Snowdon on being crowned winner of Celebrity MasterChef.

Holly Willoughby took to Instagram on Sunday with a message of hope, and her followers were quick to respond.The star's Wylde Moon account posted an image of a sliver of moon with a message underneath.MORE: Holly Willoughby 'distraught' over queue controversy, says 'good friend' Piers MorganIt read: "With the turn of the seasons, we welcome the New Moon in Libra and the opportunity it brings to redress the balance and restore equilibrium in our lives."It went on: "Breed. Connect.

ITV have shut down reports Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield were not on official Westminster list to see Queen lying-in-state as part of the world's media. This comes after The Mail on Sunday claimed that the This Morning presenters were not on the list and instead it was the names of the production team that were used to help them gain access.

High street giant M&S has issued a statement on Holly Willoughby's future with the brand. It comes after a petition to sack her from This Morning received over 65,000 signatures.

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield’s names were not on the list to see Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin as press members, according to sources.The pair came under fire last week after being accused of jumping the queue to see the Queen lying in state.The presenters and ITV have since explained they held press accreditation as they were went to Westminster Hall for work.But now a source involved in the press list has claimed that Holly and Phil’s names were not actually on the press accreditation list.They explained there had been some “hoo-ha” before the two broadcasters could be ushered into the press pen.The source said: “When they got there, their names weren't on the list so there were some discussions and – after some back and forth – Phil and Holly were given access and they were ushered through.“The whole thing caused a bit of a hoo-ha,” the insider added to The Mail on Sunday.Separate sources claimed a woman in a wheelchair was “ushered away” while Holly and Phil “dodged” the queue.The family of a woman in a wheelchair claimed she was "moved aside to make way for the pair" as the pair arrived at Westminster Hall.Mia Froggatt took to Twitter, in a now-deleted tweet, to describe the alleged situation that sparked national outrage.Sharing a picture of Phil and Holly, Mia wrote: “This is a photo taken by my sister's husband yesterday after he had queued with my sister, their ten-year-old daughter and my disabled mum for 13+ hours."My mum was ushered out of @hollywills and @schofe way so they could #queuejumpers without even a thanks #schofieldgate #queuejumping."Holly defended herself and her co-star from the backlash as she addressed the accusations during a recent episode of This Morning.She said: “The rules were

A Place In The Sun star Laura Hamilton has backed Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield to keep their jobs after thousands signed a petition to have them sacked from This Morning.The ITV duo caused uproar when they went to the media line to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II, with many people believing they had skipped the queue.There was a frenzy among viewers afterwards, with more than 65,000 signing a petition to have them fired from This Morning as they were unhappy with their actions.READ MORE: A Place In The Sun's Amanda Lamb sizzles in lingerie as fans beg for more racy snapsHowever Laura Hamilton told Daily Star during an exclusive Facebook Live that they absolutely should not lose their jobs.Refusing to speak too much on the matter, she said: "I think they're both brilliant presenters."And while she didn't speak about so-called "Queuegate", Laura did share her own story about Holly Willoughby.Back in 2011, Laura competed on Dancing On Ice, which is hosted by Holly and Phil.She told us: "On Dancing On Ice my mum leant Holly Willoughby her shoes."When I was doing Dancing On Ice and Holly was pregnant, something happened and she couldn't wear her shoes."My mum had the same size feet as Holly and leant her her shoes." On the skating show, Laura was partnered with Canadian pro Colin Ratushniak and after impressing throughout the series they finished as runners-up to EastEnders star Sam Attwater.

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield have been subject to a tirade of backlash since they 'skipped the queue' to visit the Queen lying in state. Following the public outrage, a petition to have the two sacked from their jobs as hosts on This Morning has received over 70,000 signatures. And amid the ongoing backlash, ITV bosses are said to have a "major concern" that the presenters will be booed at the forthcoming National Television awards ceremony.