Phillip Schofield 'not aware' of pal's revenge porn offence when giving character reference

PHIL Vickery has broken his silence on kissing his ex-wife Fern Britton's best friend. The TV chef - who often appears on ITV's This Morning - was pictured locking lips with Lorraine Stanton, 58, last month. But Phil insists they're "just mates" - despite their passionate embrace.

This Morning viewers were soon commenting on social media when they were welcomed by Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary to the latest show. The hosting duo were back fronting the ITV daytime show on Monday (October 17), days after they helped the show celebrate its latest award win.

This Morning presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were notably absent from their hosting duties during Monday's (October 17) of the ITV show.The duo typically present the daytime show on Monday to Thursday's, with Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary taking up the post of Friday's.The former X Factor presenter, 49, confirmed that Holly and Phil's absence is will be extended over the week, revealing to fans that the loveable duo will be helming the show in the upcoming days.Viewers were shocked when they tuned in and saw Monday's regular hosts missing in action, taking to social media to discuss their absence."#Thismorning holly and Phill on holiday AGAIN?," questioned one user.Another penned: "So where are holly and phil its not half term thats next week are they just taking another week off or what!!!!""#ThisMorning So no Holly and Phil? Still upset over the booing etc. Face your critics," speculated a third.

DAME Kelly Holmes thinks Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were being opportunistic in response to claims they queue-jumped at the Queen’s Lying-in-State. The Loose Women panellist, 52, who queued for 11 hours said:  “To be honest with you it’s such a hard position to be in because, of course, I don’t know their story enough to know what the reasons were for not queuing or getting in.

THIS is the moment Holly Willoughby was pictured sneaking out of National Television Awards early leaving Phillip Schofield to party alone after boos from the audience over 'queuegate'. Last night The Sun exclusively revealed the TV presenter, 41, snuck out of the event before the show had ended. Holly was booed along with her This Morning co-star Phil and their whole team inside Wembley's OVO Arena after they picked up the Best Daytime gong for This Morning.

Hot on the heels of This Morning ’s victory at this year’s National Television Awards, Phillip Schofield was caught dodging questions about his queue-gate scandal in the press room following the win. The 60 year old TV presenter found himself in hot water last month alongside co-star Holly Willoughby, after they were accused of jumping the queue to see The Queen as she was lying-in-state ahead of her funeral.

Ruth Langsford, 62, was unable to attend the NTAs on Thursday evening despite two of the broadcaster's shows including This Morning and Loose Women being nominated for an award.

This Morning host Phillip Schofield was spotted having the time of his life as he partied at this year’s National Television Awards following his co-star Holly Willoughby's decision to ditch the lavish after party and go home early. Smiling brightly, the stylish presenter looked every bit the winner as he sported in a dashing blue velvet lounge jacket and blue turtle neck while making his way through the crowds.

Phillip Schofield, 60, and his co-star Holly Willoughby, 41, were booed as they collected their Best Daytime show gong at the NTAs last night. It was reported that shortly after, Holly "sneaked" out the building, leaving Phillip to declare his love for the presenter via social media in the early hours of this morning.Phillip took to Instagram in the early hours this morning to share a heartfelt message dedicated to Holly and the This Morning team.He used a picture of Holly and himself when they took to the stage last night to accept their award, which has sparked backlash this year.Phillip said in view of his three million Instagram followers: "I love you @hollywilloughby and our entire @thismorning family."Thank YOU for every single vote 'cos we love you the most."This comes as Holly reportedly departed the awards show, held at London's Ovo Arena, in Wembley, just half an hour after accepting the gong.A source told The Sun said: "Holly picked up her award for Best Daytime and then left 30 minutes after."Normally she stays around for a drink with Phil and the team but she did an Irish exit."She was seen leaving the ceremony and getting into a car outside just after 10pm."The insider added that it was "very awkward" for Holly and Phillip when they accepted their award and were met with boos.Express.co.uk have previously contacted Holly Willoughby's representatives for comment.When accepting the award, Phillip said: "Please don't think we ever get complacent and please don't think we ever take it for granted."This means so much to us every year, especially this year.

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby were front and centre once again after This Morning took home the gong for best daytime show at the National Television Awards on Thursday (October 13).The duo looked visibly stunned when they realised they had won and were all smiles as they headed up to collect their award.They were met with boos from the crowd as they took to the stage however, which is likely surrounding the recent controversy following accusations they skipped the queue to see Queen Elizabeth II lying in state.READ MORE: Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield booed as This Morning wins NTA after queuegatePhil, 60, took the lead as he told the audience: "This means so much to us. Every year, especially this year.

HOLLY Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were booed by fans inside the National Television Awards as they won Best Daytime for This Morning. The pair looked embarrassed as some members of the NTA crowd loudly shouted them down as they were announced as the winners on stage. A source in the audience said: "The boos in the room were very loud when Holly and Phil were announced as the winners.

Phillip Schofield was snapped leaving the infamously wild NTAs afterparty without Holly Willoughby in tow.The pair proved victorious once again at last night’s awards as This Morning won its 12th NTA accolade, and while this was a time for celebrations, Holly, 41, is said to have ducked out of the event early and left around 10pm. Meanwhile, Phillip, 60, was leaving the afterparty with 29 year old daughter Molly. Despite not having his best friend by his side, Phillip seemed in good spirits – evidently on a high from their NTA victory.

PHILLIP Schofield was all smiles as he celebrated This Morning's NTAs win last night without Holly Willoughby. The TV star had a big grin on his face as he left London's Wembley Arena after scooping another gong for the pair's collection. Earlier in the night Holly snuck out of the ceremony before the show had ended.

SIR Lenny Henry took a subtle swipe at Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield during his acceptance speech at the National Television Awards last night. The comedy legend received the Special Recognition gong for his services to TV and charity.

Viewers watching the National Television Awards at home think they have spotted a 'feud' between some of ITV's biggest stars after clocking the reaction to This Morning picking up the gong for Daytime for the fifth consecutive year.

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield reportedly faced a disgruntled crowd after This Morning picked up its latest National Television Award. The ITV daytime show won an award during the showbiz ceremony held at London’s OVO Wembley Arena on Thursday evening (October 13).

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby have shared their own personal messages of gratitude after This Morning picked up its latest National Television Award. The ITV daytime show saw off competition from Loose Women, The Chase and The Repair Shop to take home the award on Thursday (October 13) during the ceremony held at London’s OVO Wembley Arena.

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield took to the National Television Awards stage after This Morning won Best Daytime show despite the recent queue jump scandal.There has been speculation about the presenting pair's future since they were accused of skipping the queue to see Queen Elizabeth II lying in state.The duo have shared the ITV daytime sofa for 13 years but have seen their popularity plummet in the wake of the controversy and booing was audible as they collected their award.READ MORE: National Television Awards winners list in full – Alison Hammond snubbed to soap shockA petition calling for This Morning to axe the pair has attracted more than 77,000 signatures.However, ITV bosses have come out in support of the pair and stated that they attended Westminster Hall in a work capacity.Schofield did not directly address the controversy during his acceptance speech, but said the award means “so much to us every year, especially this year."“Please don’t think we ever get complacent and please don’t think we ever take it for granted,” he added.To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.The online petition, title “Axe Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby from TV”, claimed that the pair had been “given privileges that deprived others”.Members of the public waited for up to 24 hours in the queue in order to pay their respects to the late monarch.On their award win at Wembley's OVO Arena, Holly added: “This Morning has a very special relationship with you, you make our show for us, you really do.“All these guys on the stage here, Alison [Hammond] and Dermot [O'Leary], Rochelle [Humes] and Vernon [Kay], Josie [Gibson], everyone.

PHILLIP Schofield dodged a question about his queue-gate scandal at the National Television Awards. The TV star was quizzed on the huge backlash after skipping the queue to see the late Queen Elizabeth II lying in state last month. Tens of thousands of viewers called for Phil and Holly Willoughby to be sacked when they failed to join members of the public who had lined up for hours to pay their respects.