ITV programme had 'become the story', following rumours of a feud between him and Holly Willoughby. He said he had always 'done his best to be honourable and kind', but 'ITV has decided the current situation can't go on'.
As a result, he has agreed to step down with immediate effect. He shouted out This Morning's viewers and said he would be at the soap awards next month. READ MORE: Kaleb from Clarkson's Farm uses revolving door for the first time in London and fans are left in stitchesHe said: “I have always been proud to cover fascinating stories on This Morning.
But recently, This Morning itself has become the story. “Throughout my career in TV – including the very difficult last few days – I have always done my best to be honourable and kind.
I understand that ITV has decided the current situation can’t go on, and I want to do what I can to protect the show that I love. “So I have agreed to step down from This Morning with immediate effect, in the hope that the show can move forward to a bright future.
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