Eamonn Holmes breaks silence after defending Ruth Langsford following Phillip Schofield 'snub'

Phillip Schofield gave an update to fans on Thursday afternoon about the security incident that caused This Morning to cut filming mid-show hours earlier. Viewers were left confused when the live ITV programme suddenly switched to a pre-recorded episode, unaware that the studio had been evacuated following a security alert which was called nearby. After the This Morning team had carried out the necessary safety precautions of exiting the building, they later returned and host Phillip wasted no time in letting his followers know what had happened as he assured fans he was doing well after the disruption.

Eamonn Holmes shared a throwback snap in which his face was swollen amid his battle with shingles.The former This Morning presenter, who recently reignited his feud with Phillip Schofield, took to his Instagram platform to show support for Shingles Awareness Week. Sharing a snap in which he sported red blisters on his swollen face from last year, Eamonn wrote: "Having had shingles, I know how painful and exhausting it can be. "That's why I am supporting #ShinglesAwarenessWeek with @gsk and @intfedageing.To find out more about the condition, speak to your pharmacist, nurse or doctor or visit www.understandingshingles.co.uk.

Holly Willoughby "won't tolerate attacks" on her TV host Phillip Schofield, it's been claimed.

Eamonn Holmes has broken his social media silence after reigniting his alleged feud with Phillip Schofield.The 62 year old gave an interview to Daily Mail's Weekend magazine, in which he claimed Phillip, 59, was "renowned for snubbing people" following reports of a feud between the This Morning host and Eamonn's wife Ruth Langsford, 61. Eamonn has since been silent on social media, but has now surprised fans by sharing an adorable and rare snap of his granddaughter Emelia alongside a baby snap of his eldest son Declan.

Eamonn Holmes has been absent from social media for a whole week but delighted fans when he returned on Sunday morning.MORE: Ruth Langsford talks Eamonn Holmes's shock exit - and reveals future on This Morning and Loose WomenThe star took a break from Instagram after he was forced to defend the comments he made about his former This Morning colleague Phillip Schofield in an interview.WATCH: Ruth Langsford makes brave admission about 'struggle' with Eamonn Holmes after having JackThe TV presenter spoke to Daily Mail's Weekend magazine last week about his former employer, ITV, and called out Phillip for "snubbing" his wife, Ruth Langsford after he cut her off during a trailer for Loose Women on This Morning in 2019.READ: Ruth Langsford returns to social media after Eamonn Holmes' 'snub' commentsRELATED: Holly Willoughby breaks silence following Eamonn Holmes' comments about Phillip Schofield"Phillip is renowned for snubbing people. He's very passive-aggressive.

Ruth Langsford "wasn't happy" with husband Eamonn Holmes for reigniting their feud with Phillip Schofield, a source has exclusively told OK!. In an interview published over the weekend, Eamonn, 62, claimed Phillip, 59, was "renowned for snubbing people" – and his comments have reportedly upset his own wife. Reports of behind-the-scenes disagreements on This Morning are nothing new but a source tells OK! that Ruth, 61, had been hoping to put them "behind her" and continue her career at ITV, where she still hosts Loose Women.The source says: "There's no way back for Eamonn at ITV so he feels like he didn’t have anything to lose by speaking out.

Holly Willoughby is "rallying around" Phillip Schofield after Eamonn Holmes' "below the belt" comments about him over the weekend. Eamonn, 62, gave an interview to Daily Mail's Weekend magazine, in which he claimed Phillip, 59, was "renowned for snubbing people" following reports of a feud between the This Morning host and Eamonn's wife Ruth Langsford, 61. But a source tells OK! that 41 year old Holly felt the need to "defend" Phillip as he celebrates 40 years on TV.The source tells us: "Phil's This Morning family are rallying around him after the comments, none more so than Holly.