Phillip Schofield's four-word statement to Holly Willoughby as bombshell WhatsApp text uncovered

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Phillip Schofield was left raging at former friend and co-star Holly Willoughby after she didn't support him amid his ITV scandal, telling her: "You brought me down." The star dramatically blasted Holly via WhatsApp the day before news of his This Morning axe became public, according to reports.

He apparently blamed her for not publicly backing him amid reports they had fallen out in the aftermath of his brother's court case, in May 2023.

Phillip left the ITV daytime show after admitting to an 'unwise but not illegal' affair with a younger colleague. Holly continued presenting the programme after the 62-year-old's exit, but just months later decided to step down from the role. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans hail 'best ever' couple and tip them to win - but it's not Tasha and Aljaz On October 10, 2023, Holly shared a statement to Instagram to announce that she was leaving the show after 14 years.

She said it had been an 'honour to just be part of its story', but said it was a call she had to make for herself and her family.