Phillip Schofield joked that ITV bosses couldn't "sack him" as he announced his decision to take a break from This Morning from next week onwards.
The 58-year-old presenter made the announcement during Tuesday's game of Spin to Win, revealing he was taking his annual leave at the end of the week.
ITV has confirmed that Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford will be replacing Holly Willoughby and Phil on the show, as they take some well-deserved time off.
When a caller named Mary rang into the studio, Phil decided to generously increase her prize as he gently broke the news.Hinting he wouldn't be fired, he quipped: "We're off for the summer on Friday so they can't sack me."The statement comes amid speculation that the BBC is hoping to poach Phil.
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