Phillip Schofield breaks silence after This Morning pulled off air amid security alert

Phillip Schofield and Eammon Holmes' wife Ruth Langsford on today's episode of This Morning, when the presenter failed to so much as thank her for her contribution on the show.The claims come after Ruth made a formal complaint about Phillip interrupting her back in 2019, two years before Eamonn's exit from the ITV show.Phillip was presenting alongside Josie Gibson today, after Holly Willoughby bowed out of her usual early morning slot due to contracting Covid.While Holly was away, fans wondered whether sparks would fly between Phillip and Ruth.Some believed their suspicions had been proven right after catching sight of Ruth describing what would be coming up on Loose Women.After Phillip didn't thank Ruth for her input before moving on to the next segment, Twitter fans were quick to voice their feelings."Not even a 'thank you, Ruth' from our Phil. Fancy working in that atmosphere," one follower commented.Another, however, hit back: "We all know Phil and Ruth hate each other.

JOSIE Gibson stepped in at the last minute to cover Holly Willoughby on today's This Morning - but many viewers had the same concern. The bubbly host joined Phillip Schofield for the latest edition of the daytime staple after Holly came down with Covid, but fans took to Twitter to comment on her nerves.

An apparent "awkward" moment of tension between Phillip Schofield and Ruth Langsford was noticed by This Morning viewers. On Monday's edition of the show, Phil was joined by Josie Gibson, who was standing in for Holly Willoughby after she tested positive for Covid, when the show cut to a brief of what was coming up on Loose Women.The segment was hosted by 61 year old Ruth, whose husband Eamonn Holmes has a very rocky relationship with Phil. Phil kept his words to a minimum as he passed over to Ruth, and viewers noticed that he didn't say, "Thank you, Ruth" when the camera focused back on him.

Phil Vickery warmed This Morning viewers' hearts today after he was pulled into a heartwarming group embrace with Phillip Schofield and Josie Gibson to celebrate the hosts were finally allowed to return to the live studio kitchen for the first time in two years.The TV chef, 60, was introducing his 'Pimp My Chips' cooking segment on the popular ITV show when he was interrupted by Phillip Schofield, who said: "Can I just say? This is the first time we've stood in the kitchen for two years!" "So we can do this, can't we?" chef Phil asked before leaning over and throwing an arm around the presenter's shoulder.The show's host, who was joined by Josie Gibson after Holly Willoughby tested positive for Covid-19, beamed with excitement at not having to social distance from his co-stars anymore and replied: "I assume we're allowed to do that!" Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Josie then dragged the pair into a giggling huddle with Phillip Schofield exclaiming: "Group hug!" and chef Phil joking: "We'll all be off next week!" Prior to this, covid-19 restrictions meant that the show's hosts were forced to keep a safe distance away from the studio kitchen, as well as from the guest chefs who joined them to show off their culinary skills.The presenters were becoming used to being perched on the This Morning sofa watching the cooks whip up delicious delicacies from several metres away, with tasters being passed over to them to try.

Ant Middleton has spoken out about his time in prison and noted how he will "fail until the day he dies".

THIS Morning viewers couldn't help but notice a moment of tension between Phillip Schofield and Ruth Langsford. Hosting the show alongside Josie Gibson, who stepped in to replace Holly Willoughby after she caught Covid, Phil cut to Ruth for a brief of what was coming up on Loose Women.

This Morning stars Josie Gibson and Phillip Schofield got themselves into a total pickle on Monday's edition of the show as the latter presenter nearly ended up sitting on his co-host's lap. It all began with Josie, 37, making a hilarious blunder and blocking 59 year old Phillip into the corner of the sofa so that he had no choice but to half sit on her as they plonked down together at the same time. The awkward mishap occurred as all viewers could see on the screen was the scheduling for what was coming up on the show, but in the background they could hear Josie, who was filling in for Holly Willoughby, saying "oh sorry" to her colleague.

Phillip Schofield sent a message to his co-host Holly Willoughby as she's forced to miss the show.

This Morning hosts Phillip Schofield and Josie Gibson about his upcoming book as he spoke of his own failures and confessed he believes if he knew then what he knows now, he wouldn't have made some of the "bigger mistakes" in his life.One mistake that Ant opened up on was his time in prison as he told the hosts it was his "biggest learning curve".He said: "That as my biggest learning curve in life. My biggest failure was going to prison, boy, oh boy. That was my biggest learning curve."Talk about self reflection, talk about, you know, holding yourself accountable.

DANCING On Ice has been hit with a "sexism" row after Phillip Schofield was allowed to host alone while Holly Willoughby was absent. Holly, 41, was forced to miss filming after testing positive for Covid, leaving viewers baffled when Phillip, 59, opened the show alone.

Westlife fans were eagerly awaiting the band's performance on Dancing On Ice on Sunday night - but they claim it was 'ruined'.

HOLLY Willoughby will be replaced by Josie Gibson on today's This Morning after she tested positive for Covid. Holly was forced to miss last night's Dancing on Ice semi final after catching the virus.

Fans of Dancing On Ice were left confused after tuning in to Sunday 14 March's episode when it became apparent that Phillip Schofield would be presenting the show alone. Holly Willoughby, who usually hosts the Sunday night extravaganza alongside her This Morning co-star, was forced to pull out last minute after testing positive for Covid-19.

Josie Gibson has stepped up to fill in for Holly Willoughby, after the presenter was forced to pull out of her hosting duties on Monday. Big Brother star Josie, 37, is hosting the ITV daytime show alongside Phillip Schofield after Holly, 41, tested positive for Covid-19. ITV confirmed to OK! Josie would be filling in for Holly shortly before she appeared on screen.

Holly Willoughby will be absent from This Morning this week after being forced to miss Dancing On Ice.

Holly Willoughby will not be appearing on This Morning to kick off the week after contracting Covid-19. The ITV presenter fell ill over the weekend and has unfortunately had to pull out of her live TV presenting duties, but has been replaced by Josie Gibson.ITV confirmed to Daily Star that Josie would be replacing Holly on Monday morning's show after the regular host was left unwell.

Coleen Nolan received an incredible surprise on Sunday – courtesy of her daughter, Ciara.MORE: Loose Women's Coleen Nolan's secret Blackpool home – detailsThe Loose Women star marked her 57th birthday on Saturday and was expecting to celebrate with an intimate family lunch.WATCH: Coleen Nolan reveals surprising reason why daughter Ciara clashes with boyfriend MichaelHowever, when she arrived at the restaurant, she was stunned to see a group of friends and family waiting.READ: Loose Women's Coleen Nolan gets candid about weight struggleMORE: Coleen Nolan makes fresh comment on Loose Women fall outSharing a clip of the big reveal on Instagram, Coleen wrote: "Just when I think @ciarafensome couldn't surprise me again she does. Thought we were just going for a nice lunch for my birthday and I turn up to 20 friends and family at the table!A post shared by Col Nol (@coleen_nolan)Coleen was surprised by her friends and family"Thanks so much to everybody that came, I love you all.

ITV competition sees the celebrity lineup take to the ice each week with jaw-dropping performances, and tonight (Sunday, March 13) was no different. Among this year’s contestants are the likes of Love Island star Liberty Poole, Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt and S Club 7 star Rachel Stevens. After a lively group routine to Camila Cabello's 'Don't Go Yet' led by former pro Dan Whiston, Phillip Schofield – who was hosting alone after Holly Willoughby tested positive for Covid-19 earlier today – then welcomed the final five on to the ice for a solo skating challenge.

Phillip Schofield wished his co-host Holly Willoughby well on Sunday's Dancing On Ice after she was forced to pull out due to testing positive for Covid-19.The presenter, 59, was forced to present the hit ITV skating show alone as his co-host, 41, isolates at home. Addressing Holly's absence, Phillip said: "As you can see, Holly isn't here tonight. We found out just a few hours ago [she tested positive for Covid].

DANCING On Ice's Phillip Schofield shared an emotional tribute to Holly Willoughby as he explained why he's hosting tonight's show alone. Phillip, 59, presenting the ITV skating show alone for the first time after Holly tested positive for Covid. Wearing a black suit, The This Morning host stood on his own and told fans that he would be hosting the show solo.

Holly Willoughby is set to miss the Dancing on Ice semi-finals after testing positive for Covid-19.