This Morning's Phillip Schofield returns to ITV and breaks silence with statement to viewers after brother's trial

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Phillip Schofield has returned to This Morning for the first time in weeks following his brother's trial as Holly Willoughby battles a nasty illness.Phillip has been absent from the show since Thursday, March 23, but makes his return today alongside Rochelle Humes, who is stepping in for Holly.

Phillip took time out during his brother's sex abuse trial, but speaking on the ITV show today he thanked fans for their support and admitted it was good to be back, as reports MEN.After sending his well wishes to Holly, Phillip said: "I'd just like to say, it is really lovely to be back.

I have missed the show and everyone here and also to you. I wanted to say thank you for your kind messages and support which were really appreciated.

Thank you very much indeed." He then added to Rochelle: "On with the show... Shall we?" Timothy Schofield was found guilty at Exeter Crown Court of sexually abusing a teenage boy over a period of three years and will remain in custody ahead of sentencing at Bristol Crown Court on May 19.Timothy, 54, was charged with 11 sexual offences involving a child between 2016 and 2019, including two of sexual activity with a child.