Phillip Schofield beams as Ant and Dec sing happy birthday during intimate meal out for 60th

Britain's Got Talent hosts Ant and Dec have admitted that the ITV show's return was "emotional" after a year away due to the coronavirus pandemic.The hit talent show is back for a new series, which premieres on Saturday 16 April at 8pm on ITV, with Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell, David Walliams, Alesha Dixon and Ant and Dec reunited once again.Talking about being reunited with their co-stars and the return of Britain's Got Talent after a year away, Ant McPartlin, 46, said: "We missed the wonderful people that we get through those theatre doors. "I missed the audience in the auditorium.That was big, because we'd done the auditions before we'd done Saturday Night Takeaway, so it was our first proper live audience for a while. It was quite emotional." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.Talking about not doing the show last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, Declan Donnelly, 46, added: "It was really bizarre because it has been an annual event for us.

Britain’s Got Talent star Declan Donnelly has spoken out about feeling “really bizarre” when the talent show dropped filming during the pandemic.The 46-year-old, who co-hosts the show with his sidekick Ant McPartlin, said it “felt weird” not to film scenes for the popular ITV show in January last year.Now back for the new season, Dec revealed the pair missed being in theatres and says being back is “extra special”“It was really bizarre because it has been an annual event for us,” the star revealed.“Every January, we'd come back from the New Year and the first thing we'd do was BGT auditions. Just to not have that in the diary felt a bit empty and a bit weird.“We missed being in the theatres with the audiences, with the acts backstage and with the judges.

This Morning presenter Josie Gibson has opened up about what co-host Phillip Schofield is like when the cameras stop rolling, saying he’s different to the ‘presenter Phil’ that viewers see every day. Josie, who will be back on screens alongside Vernon Kay to cover the ITV show for the Easter break, opened up about her relationship with Phil behind the scenes and his hidden side.The 37 year old, who will stand in for Phil, 60, and his co-host Holly Willoughby from April 11 - 14, revealed: “So Phil, he is really funny.

Josie Gibson had been chatting about what Phillip Schofield is really like off-screen after spending more time as his co-host. The presenter has become an even regular face on the show as she gets drafted in as the main host.

This Morning presenter Josie Gibson has claimed her co-star Phillip Schofield is very different off-screen - as rumours circulate that he is feuding with fellow presenters.Josie, 37, will front the show next week with Vernon Kay during Phil's Easter break and has previously presented the show alongside Phil when Holly Willoughby was sick with Covid.Some This Morning fans commented on social media that Josie seemed uneasy and "nervous" around Phil but Josie has now suggested that this is very far from the truth.She told The Sun: "We often see 'presenter Phil' and sometimes I wish people would see more of 'the Phil' because he's bloody hilarious!"He's also very gentle and he's really caring. When I had an ear infection, he was always checking up on me asking if I was alright - he's just lovely."Her kind remarks about Schofe come after viewers claim he gave fellow presenter Alice Beer a 'death stare' on air last week.When Alice told how Phil was about to turn sixty during an on-air segment he appeared to give her a disapproving look.Alice said as she discussed loyalty cards: "If you're over 60 - that's you tomorrow isn't it, Phil - you can get..." After Phil appeared to show his anger at her comments, she said: "Oh.

HOLLY Willoughby is often in fits of hysterics at Phillip Schofield's antics on This Morning. But he might want to look away now - because she now has a new TV co-host she reckons is even funnier.

THIS Morning's Josie Gibson has revealed there is another side to the show's long-running presenter Phillip Schofield, amid ongoing rumours of his 'feuds' with fellow presenters. Josie, 37, has opened up about what the real Phil is like away from the cameras and explained he is very different from his on-screen persona.

Holly Willoughby may have married TV producer Dan Baldwin in 2007, but it seems the day remains a firm memory for Dermot O'Leary.Dermot was in attendance of the This Morning host's wedding as he celebrated the stunning event alongside his long-term pal Holly - and even had a vital role.The former X Factor host was an usher at the wedding, while Dan's brother Dom was his best man and they were joined by another close friend.Holly's bridesmaids included Fearne Cotton and Sarah Cawood, alongside her sister and some childhood friends - and now years on, Dermot has shared even more information on the big day.During a segment on This Morning, Clodagh McKenna appeared on the show to talk through some recipes and the conversation swiftly moved onto bay leaves.Dermot then confessed he's had his own bay tree growing in his back garden - and it was all because of Holly and Dan.He said: "At Holly and Dan's wedding they gave everyone a little bay tree, so we planted it in our back garden and now it's huge!"We use it for cooking all the time - thanks Holly!"Clodagh and Alison were both in awe of the gift and told Dermot the choice was "really cool".Holly wed Dan in 2007 when she was 26 years old in a sweet ceremony at St Michael's church before moving over to the 900-year-old Amberley Castle on the South Downs in West Sussex.Speaking about the wedding to OK! at the time, Holly said: "We used to go there when I was little for lunch every time there was a special occasion. I think I just knew I would get married there."At the time she also said that she knew from the moment they met how "strongly" she felt about Dan.

Christine Lampard celebrated Phillip Schofield's birthday over the weekend, by attending an intimate dinner hosted by him and his family.MORE: Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield's replacements on This Morning for Easter holidays revealedThe Loose Women star was one of a handful of friends that attended the dinner party and was in good company alongside Ant McPartlin and his wife Anne-Marie Corbett, and Declan Donnelly and wife Ali Astall.WATCH: Phillip Schofield celebrated birthday alongside his celebrity friendsVideos shared by the birthday boy show him surrounded by them, as well as his estranged wife Stephanie Lowe, their daughters Ruby and Molly and their respective partners.MORE: 10 This Morning hosts' seriously stunning weddings: From Holly Willoughby to Phillip SchofieldREAD: Dancing on Ice host Phillip Schofield reveals rare glimpse inside £2m bachelor padIn one sweet clip, which Christine reshared onto her Instagram, the group can be seen singing happy birthday to the This Morning presenter before he blows out the candles. Phillip was accompanied by a handful of friends, including ChristineMissing from the special dinner was Christine's partner Frank Lampard and Phillip's co-star Holly Willoughby.

Phillip Schofield has revealed the heartfelt gifts he received for his 60th birthday from his wife Stephanie and their daughters Molly and Ruby. This Morning presenter Phillip was clearly touched by his gifts from Steph, 58, Molly, 29, and Ruby, 26, as he shared pictures on his Instragram.

Phillip Schofield has shared a clip of his 60th birthday celebrations with celebrity pals and family. The This Morning host was joined by ex wife Stephanie Lowe, daughters Ruby and Molly as well as telly pals including Ant and Dec at a dinner. The Dancing on Ice presenter shared a clip on Saturday (April 2), writing: “Day 3 of celebrations.

Phillip Schofield has continued his birthday celebrations with a third day of celebrations as he turns 60.The TV presenter previously received a cake and some champagne from his colleagues at This Morning. But the star’s celebrations weren’t quite done yet, as he was joined for a third day of celebrations by Ant McPartlin, Declan Donnelly and Phillip's wife Stephanie, as well as his two daughters, Molly and Ruby. Ant’s wife Ann-Marie Corbett and Dec’s wife Ali Astall also joined the dinner party, along with fellow presenter Christine Lampard.

This Morning presenter turned 60 on Friday and reigned in the milestone with his nearest and dearest, including his wife Stephanie Lowe and his daughters Molly and Ruby, over an intimate dinner. Loose Women’s Christine Lampard was also in attendance along with Ant’s wife Anne-Marie Corbett and Dec’s wife Ali Astall. Phil shared a video of the celebrations with the group singing Happy Birthday as he was presented with a cake.

ANT and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway is set to end earlier than expected this year, leaving viewers devastated. Fans were left fuming last night when presenters Ant and Dec announced the news at the end of the show.

Phillip Schofield was serenaded by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly as his birthday celebrations rolled into a third day.The presenter turned 60 on Friday, April 1 and has been marking the milestone with his family and friends.A new clip shared on his Instagram Story over the weekend showed the star enjoying a cake with a group including Saturday Night Takeaway stars Ant and Dec.Schofe, who was sat next to wife Steph, could be seen beaming with delight as the camera panned around the table to show other guests including Christine Lampard, Ant's wife Anne-Marie and Dec's wife Ali Astall.The group sang Happy Birthday to the star then cheered as he leaned over to blow out his candles."I'm glad there were only five!" he quipped of the candles, triggering a round of giggles."Day three of celebrations, thank you gorgeous gang," Phillip wrote."Love you guys," he added.Phillip had already enjoyed a celebration with his This Morning team, and last week shared a video of them surprising him backstage with a cake.His co-host and close pal Holly Willoughby also wished him many happy returns live on air.She did it on Thursday because although the pair present the show together throughout the week, they don't host on Fridays.

Phillip Schofield could not stop smiling as he celebrated his 60th birthday over dinner with friends as he marked the occasion alongside his wife Stephanie Lowe.This Morning presenter Phillip took to social media and shared a glimpse of one of his three birthday celebrations with his fans.Sharing a video of himself preparing to blow out the candles on his cake, the presenter thanked his friends for joining him as he marked the milestone.He wrote: “Day 3 of celebrations, thank you gorgeous gang.”In a separate video, he added: “Love you guys.”The camera panned around to reveal his wife, Stephanie, and the presenting duo Ant and Dec, among other guests who were singing Happy Birthday.Phillip’s birthday was also brought up on Thursday’s instalment of This Morning, with the team wishing him many happy returns.The TV star could be seen glaring at his co-star Alice Beer as she took a dig at his age while discussing the best ways to save money.He appeared unimpressed as Alice made a jibe about him turning 60 the following day.Mentioning ways to save money, she said: “Also look at the clubs you can join.“So if you are over 60.That’s you tomorrow isn’t it Phil? You can…ooh dear.“Oh dear, I should never have done that should I? I was only making it up.”As Phillip simply stared at his co-host,  Alice tried to move on.“It’s fine,” he stated, before joking: “What a strange way to resign.” Alice laughed: “I knew you were going to say something like that.”Stepping into her co-star's conversation, Holly asked: “What do you do with the thing?”“A lot of people join the Boots parenting club so you get extra points, eight points for every £1 you spend on an own-brand product,” Alice explained.“So there’s also the over-60s club.There’s loads

PHILLIP SCHOFIELD was surrounded by love as he celebrated his 60th birthday last night over an intimate dinner with ex wife Stephanie and their daughters Ruby and Molly. The This Morning host tagged his family in a video on Instagram as he revealed a glimpse of his special night with his nearest and dearest.

Saturday Night Takeaway fans were left stunned as they realised they'd been singing the wrong lyrics to a pop classic for almost 40 years. Viewers were gobsmacked when Culture Club took to the stage to perform their number one hit Karma Chameleon.

There was an awkward moment on the latest episode of Saturday Night Takeaway as Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly were joined in the studio by Alan Partridge. Steve Coogan 's comedy creation was the latest guest announcer on the family entertainment show.

Saturday Night Takeaway fans were left dumbfounded as a contestant took to the stage to play Kiddie-oke and boasted the same name as Vicar of Dibley star Dawn French.The identical name caused quite a stir on the programme and online, with host Declan Donnelly, 46, jokingly asking the next player: "You're not Jennifer Saunders are you?"Fans of the ITV programme appeared to be even more baffled by the name coincidence and took to Twitter to comment.One person quipped: "Jennifer Saunders up next #SaturdayNightTakeaway," followed by laughing emojis.Another added: "I'll give Dawn credit there that was a hard song to sing #SaturdayNightTakeaway."A third said: "Yes, bring back French And Saunders on Saturday nights. #SaturdayNightTakeaway."While a fourth online user jibed: "Dawn French on #SaturdayNightTakeaway @Dawn_French."Dawn was hoping to be in with a chance of bagging the top prize of £500 as she attempted to guess the track.While the contestant who shared the same name with comedian and TV star Dawn French, seemed to know the words to the song, she failed to recall the title which was Summer Of 69.Another hilarious and unplanned moment arose during the game when Claire stepped up to the microphone.Rather than saying her name when asked by host's Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, she instead announced where she was from.

In a recent interview, Phillip Schofield didn't appear to be best impressed when consumer reporter Alice Beer mentioned his age. The 60 year old This Morning presenter was on the sofa with Holly at the time, when one fan noticed the stare he gave Alice which "could have killed." The stare came as Alice said: "f you're over 60 - that's you tomorrow isn't it, Phil - you can get..." But Phil's expression didn't change and, instead, he looked at Alice stoney faced.