Phillip Schofield issues health update on Holly Willoughby amid This Morning absence

Holly Willoughby - and fellow This Morning host Phillip Schofield - are truly like when the cameras aren't rolling.The former Gladiator, now Britain's favourite female TV doctor, scarcely finds time to chat with them in the studio, but has still hailed the pair as hugely supportive, revealing even when she's not saying a single word, Holly is skilled at giving her a "verbal hug".Zoe also admitted Holly, who previously studied Psychology, is excellent at the "art" of making her feel at ease, even when she's battling nerves about addressing the entire nation on the show."[Holly and Phil] are so amazing [to work with].They're so professional, but they're also very warm and friendly," Zoe praised."We don't have much time to chat because when I'm actually sat with them, it might be an ad break or something [and] you might have two minutes before it's back to live on air," she lamented."However they're always very nice and they've always been very supportive since I started on This Morning."Zoe confessed it was the award shows and parties when the trio have the opportunity to "actually get to know each other and have a little bit of chat"."Holly is exactly as you would imagine, she gives you that little verbal hug and a little warm smile," she elaborated.The warmth also extends to when Zoe is on air, with the TV doctor explaining: "I do feel quite nervous at times and I feel like when I am nervous, they pick up on it."[In that situation] they're just so friendly, they just make you feel welcome and once you're having a chat with them, you forget all about the cameras and the people watching at home."They're very good at the art of doing that, and the art of feeling like you're just having a conversation with them."Zoe has also

Holly Willoughby has stunned fans with "gorgeous" fresh-faced selfie as she posed makeup-free donning a robe.On Friday Holly took to her Instagram page to update her fans with her daily life.With a completely makeup-free face, the stunning Dancing On Ice beauty looked fresh-faced and fabulous as she donned a simple white robe, a sweet and dainty necklace, and her bobbed blonde locks framed her face."Good morning everybody, Happy Friday," Holly said as she addressed her fans and followers. She added: "It is a lovely day outside, it is also Elton John's Birthday.

This Morning's Dr Ranj revealed what goes on inside the secret TV Whatsapp group between him and his co-stars.Speaking at the W Channel Spring Launch, to celebrate the Channel moving onto Freeview (Channel 25) and Freesat (Channel 156) from Monday March 28, Dr Ranj shared his thoughts with the Daily Star.When asked who his favourite presenting duo on the show is, he replied: "I can't choose that's like choosing a favourite child, I love them all we have a WhatsApp group and it's like a family Whatsapp group where we ask each other for advice."But what goes on inside the group chat exactly, Dr Ranj tells us...He said: "I get fashion advice from Gok, cooking advice, Bryony gives us makeup tips obviously me and Zoe give medical advice on there."Holly [Willoughby] actually messages me for advice about her kids, you know, kids have all sort of coughs and colds and its really nice actually that we have this relationship off the show where we can just ask each other a message and there's never any kind of second thought about it, it's like a second family."When asked the hardest part of working with some comical presenters, he said: "It's never difficult, it's always fun..."However, what goes on behind the scenes? We asked Dr Ranj..."That's the thing we don't spend much time behind the scenes because when you're an expert you comes in for your segment and you go but I'm sure there's all sort of fun stuff that we never get to see," he said.He also touched upon his recent robbery, when he was out walking to a taxi and he had his watch was swiped from his watch.Dr Ranj explained: "Someone came up to me and I thought he was asking for help and he went to share my hand and I thought that's a bit odd and before is know it it was gone

ALISON Hammond looked slimmer than ever as she appeared in a green suit on yesterday’s This Morning. The 47-year-old hosted the show alongside Dermot O’Leary and wowed viewers with her glam look.

THE This Morning team are a lively bunch onscreen - so just imagine the antics that they get up to behind-the-scenes. Dr Ranj Singh, 37, has revealed that the ITV team are a close knit "family" away from the cameras and has plenty of banter on their own Whatsapp group.

Holly Willoughby.The Streets gained critical and commercial acclaim when they released their debut album Original Pirate Material in 2002, followed by smash hit A Grand Don't Come For Free in 2004.Although Mike Skinner rose to fame with The Streets, the musician has also branched out into other music and film projects too since then.In 2010, the singer and rapper wrote the soundtrack for hit film The Inbetweeners, featuring 10 original compositions by the star.Not only that, but he also branched out into acting himself, appearing in Doctor episode The Time Of The Angels as a security guard in 2011.Four years previously in 2007, Mike had also hosted a late night programme called Beat Stevie on Channel 4.However he has since returned to music, working on projects including D.O.T with musician Rob Harvey in 2011, and releasing music with a rap supergroup featuring musicians including Big Narstie from 2015-2017.Most recently, Mike reunited with The Streets for a tour in 2019, with the group releasing the single How Longs It Been.In 2020 he also released None of Us Are Getting Out of This Life Alive, a mixtape full of guest spots from young stars.Although The Streets had global success, Mike Skinner has spoken openly about suffering with his mental health while at the height of the group's fame.Speaking to Q Magazine, Mike revealed that he had suffered anxiety and depression during that time, saying: "Every day in The Streets was scary because you feel totally out of control."Anxiety, paranoia and general fear. That’s what my 20s were like.

Alison Hammond couldn't hide her shock as This Morning got gatecrashed by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.

ALISON Hammond left This Morning viewers in hysterics today as she made a very cheeky sex joke. The presenter, 47, was comparing her height to Dermot O’Leary’s when she told him: “We’re all the same height horizontally.” Dermot was insisting he was 5ft9 like Alison, but she wasn’t having any of it.

Alison Hammond was shocked and "terrified" when Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly burst onto the set of This Morning on Friday morning.  As co-hosts, Alison and Dermot O'Leary moved onto the next sequence after a relaxing session about dreams when Ant and Dec burst onto the set. Alison squealed and leapt out of her chair as the Saturday Night Takeaway's theme began playing and the duo entered with symbols as she rushed to wrap her arms around her co-host as she was stunned by their surprise visit.The duo wore full black suits with sparkly jackets and bow ties for the occasion as other dancers filled in around the studio and confetti fell from the ceiling.

This Morning hosts Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond shared a sweet moment together after he complimented her looks on the show.48-year-old Dermot opened the show wearing a black t-shirt and a pair of cream chino trousers, while ITV legend Alison wore a matching bright green suit.She had her hair styled in a classy updo, with a bun and swooping side fringe, and accessorised with blue and gold earrings to compliment her natural make-up.Dermot addressed viewers and told them that Mother’s day is a “very special day” in the studio.He said that they were bringing back a “This Morning classic” in celebration of the big day and one lucky viewer had been invited in for a makeover.Now that Covid restrictions have eased, the makeover team are now allowed to work their magic and transform one fan’s mum with an image overhaul.Alison was excited to get the “glam squad” back together and cut to This Morning’s beauty expert Bryony Blake to discuss her plans.She spoke to Sarah about why she nominated her mother for a makeover and then cut back to the studio.

This Morning and today was no different. However, Vanessa revealed on Instagram that she tested positive for Covid today after feeling "slightly queasy" while at work.Vanessa took the test after arriving home from London's White City Studios on Thursday.She took to her Instagram to make the shocking announcement this afternoon in view of her 135,000 followers with a short video.Flushed, she said: "Well it is, gosh.

This Morning.During Thursday’s (March 24) instalment of the popular ITV morning show, the 60-year-old agony aunt joined Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on the show to discuss all the issues concerning viewers on the show.Yet fans couldn’t help but notice that the broadcaster sounded a little worse for wear on the show as she launched into a coughing fit while live on TV.Now, the mum-of-two has revealed that she has contracted Covid-19 just hours after she appeared on the show.In a video she shared to her Instagram feed, the starlet explained how she was feeling “slightly queasy” but otherwise feels perfectly fine.As she help up a positive lateral flow test which clearly showed two lines on the test, she told her 135,000 followers: “Ah, well, here it is - I've got Covid. Gosh.

ITV This Morning has been left in Covid chaos again. It comes Vanessa Feltz tests positive minutes after filming - leaving Phillip Schofield at risk. The 60 year old confirmed: "Well it is, gosh.

DANCING on Ice star Brendan Cole stunned This Morning presenters Holly Willoughby and Phil Schofield by saying the show IS a fix. The three remaining celebs in this year's competition - Brendan, Regan Gascoigne and Kimberly Wyatt - appeared on the the ITV show earlier today.

HOLLY Willoughby and Phillip Schofield got stuck into testing various tipples on today’s This Morning. The presenting duo lived up to their party animal reputation as they tried some Mother’s Day Fizz during a segment on the show.

THIS Morning has been plunged into chaos as Vanessa Feltz has tested positive for coronavirus just minutes after filming. The shocked broadcaster, 60, revealed her positive test on Instagram after arriving home from London's White City Studios.

Vanessa Feltz has revealed that she’s tested positive for Covid after coughing live on air.The TV star, 60, took to Instagram today, Thursday 24 March, just hours after filming in the This Morning studio and informed her 134,000 followers that she’d contracted the virus. “I’ve got covid. Gosh,” she began in the video.

Elvis Presley met Wanda Jackson in 1955 when they went on tour together at teenagers. Wanda, who was just 18-years-old at the time, was a country singer and had built a powerful music career for herself. But when she met Elvis, everything changed.

Holly Willoughby embraced the sunshine on Thursday's This Morning after making a triumphant return to the show on Wednesday.The 41-year-old left fans overjoyed as she returned to her rightful place alongside co-host Phillip Schofield after testing positive for Covid-19. In true Holly style, the presenter made sure to tick all of the style boxes as she embraced the sunshine in a spring-inspired dress.To wrap up her quick week of presenting, the mum-of-three opted for a stunning blue pinstripe dress from high street brand Joe Browns.The design comes embroidered with sweet white daisies and a waist belt which highlighted her amazing curves.

This Morning hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby stunned over a comment about the male contraception pill.Phillip, who wore a blue shirt, and Holly, who wore a blue dress dotted with flowers, brought the topic to their guest's attention and asked them their thoughts.Vanessa made a scathing quip about the pill, which garnered a less than impressed reception from the hosts.Holly asked Vanessa whether men were likely to take the pill, to which she replied: "The thing is, I don't mean to be sexist or horrible, but all I would say is: 'If you can't trust a chap to take a mug and put it in the dishwasher, can you trust a bloke to take a contraceptive?'"Her comment was met with a funny look from the presenters as she tried to justify her comment: "It's only a simple question," to which Phillip scoffed.Another guest, who was broadcasted in via video link, said: "Harsh."She said it was "harsh but true," to which Holly said: "Vanessa, I'll let you bury yourself in that one."Fans took to Twitter to express their disdain over her harsh comment.One fan said: “That’s incredibly sexist Vanessa,” and called her “hideous”.Another wrote: “Vanessa, man bashing again”.One viewer entertained her comment: “Are women going to trust men though? If it were me that could potentially end up pregnant, I wouldn’t trust anyone with that but myself.”Many viewers were confused as to why Vanessa was on the show to discuss important matters.Prior to their discussion about contraception, the hosts spoke about the cost of living crisis.Vanessa was upset about the Spring Statement and bashed Chancellor Rishi Sunak over the proposed cuts.She said that she had "never seen" right and left wing newspapers unified in such a way.Due to their bafflement

This Morning fans were delighted today to once again be greeted by much-loved host Holly Willoughby.The popular ITV presenter, 41, was forced to miss almost two weeks on the show after she tested positive for Covid-19 and had to stay at home to prevent the spread of infection to her co-stars. Holly returned to the show this morning alongside friend and overjoyed co-host Phillip Schofield and she waved an excited "Hi!" to her beloved viewers. "Do you know? It's so nice to be back," she told Phil.