Holly Willoughby promotes TV star's brand following Phillip Schofield's axe from shops

Holly Willoughby appeared to show her support for her co-star and pal Alison Hammond as she was flooded with comments and dubbed a 'Barbie girl'. During her latest appearance on This Morning, the presenter appeared inspired by one of the show's latest segments.

Holly Willoughby is reportedly due to return to her regular post on Dancing On Ice.The 42 year old star co-presented the ITV skating competition with Phillip Schofield for 17 years before he was axed from the show last month. It was previously reported that Holly, 42, may be replaced in order to give the show a new revamp, however, an inside source denied that this was true.

Dermot O'Leary gave a sweet shout out on Instagram to his This Morning co-star, Holly Willoughby, sweetly describing her as his "lovely mate". Currently taking over hosting responsibilities on the ITV show, Dermot, 50, shared a heartwarming snap on Instagram, where the duo posed together, penning the caption: “Back on This Morning for another week with my lovely mate Holly.” In the picture, Dermot sported a cheerful smile, donning a dark polo shirt, while Holly looked radiant in a colourful polka dot dress with frilled sleeves.

Gino D'Acampo's hilariously awkward return to This Morning has left viewers speculating about what his aubergine comments really meant. Outspoken chef Gino, a regular on the ITV daytime show, was back in the studio's kitchen on Tuesday after a break and couldn't resist a cheeky dig at the recent controversy surrounding former host Phillip Schofield. But fans think he made another, less obvious, comment on the events which saw Phil quit after 21 years as presenter.

Holly Willoughby has shared a cheeky jibe at her co-star and fan-favourite Italian chef Gino D'Acampo as he made a hilarious return to This Morning on Tuesday, June 20.The duo have a history of teasing each other in the This Morning kitchen, especially as Gino rarely holds back on making innuendo-laced comments on the live daytime TV show. But during his return this week, the mischievous chef made a subtle dig at Phillip Schofield's departure from the programme last month, which was dogged with controversy when Phillip admitted to previously having an "unwise but not illegal" affair with a much younger male colleague.

Dermot O'Leary appeared to make a stunned 'dig' at James 'Arg' Argent as he opened up about his new relationship on This Morning. The former The Only Way is Essex star joined Dermot and co-host Holly Willoughby live in the studio on Wednesday (June 21).

Holly Willoughby has appeared to make a dig at her former This Morning co-star Eamonn Holmes with a cheeky comment.

This Morning ’s Dermot O'Leary told TOWIE star James ‘Arg’ Argent that he's 'punching' with 18 year old girlfriend. The reality star, 35, appeared on the popular daytime programme to discuss his band, The Arg Band, which specialises in event entertainment.

Holly Willoughby appeared to hit back at Eamonn Holmes' jibe that she "doesn't know people's names" on the set of This Morning, referring to production staff. During presenting duties on This Morning on Tuesday, Holly, 42, directly referenced one of the cameramen, named Steve, after he was almost hit in the face with a Prosecco cork by chef, Gino D'Acampo. Holly said: "Oh my god you almost got Steve in the eye! Jeez, Louise.

Gino D'Acampo cheekily 'confirmed' he has a new role on This Morning after making Holly Willoughby and Dermot O'Leary squirm during his return to the show. It has been weeks since the Italian chef spent some time in the kitchen on the ITV daytime show.

This Morning returnee Gino D'Acampo made a subtle hint at the Phillip Schofield saga on This Morning today, much to the discomfort of presenters Dermot O'Leary and Holly Willoughby. After 21 years as a face of the ITV show, 61 year old Phillip resigned with immediate effect from his post before revealing to the world that she'd partaken in an affair with a much younger colleague in secret.

Gino D'Acampo stepped in to replace Dermot O'Leary as This Morning's host in a hilarious moment that saw him clash with Janet Street Porter.The Italian chef is a regular fixture in the ITV daytime show's kitchen and was back today (Tuesday, 20 June) to demonstrate a range of summery desserts and cocktails. When the show returned from an ad break, Gino had was in a different spot and had taken host Dermot's place behind the presenters' desk alongside long-time presenter Holly Willoughby.

This Morning viewers were quick to comment as Gino D'Acampo appeared to push his latest appearance right to the edge by quizzing a squirming Holly Willoughby live on air. Holly had earlier shared her excitement at having the Italian chef back on the programme after months away.

Gino D'Acampo made his grand return to This Morning after spending time away and couldn't resist taking a quip at the Phillip Schofield scandal.

dropped the fallen star days after he admitted lying to his management, ITV and colleagues over a relationship with a younger colleague. It wasn't the only deal Schofield lost - WeBuyAnyCar, Boots, the Craft Gin Club and the Princes Trust all severed ties with the 61-year-old. And having had the plug pulled on his wine collaboration, it appears Willoughby had no issues with promoting James Martin's product on social media.

It looks like Holly Willoughby is putting the recent This Morning drama behind her as she enjoyed a glass of rosé wine in her garden, after her former co-host Phillip Schofield lost his own wine brand deal. Taking to Instagram on Tuesday evening, Holly, 42, posted a snap of a bottle of chilled wine next to a glass in what appeared to be her own garden, as she enjoyed the soaring temperatures in the UK at the moment.

Opening Monday's This Morning, Holly Willoughby shared an emotional statement about her former co-presenter Phillip Schofield, as she addressed the scandal that emerged after he confessed to having an affair with a much younger colleague. After Phillip's departure, it was announced that Holly would be taking an extended half-term break.

Holly Willoughby addressed This Morning viewers on Monday as she emotionally thanked her colleagues in an emotional statement about the Phillip Schofield scandal.

K.J. Yossman “This Morning” anchor Holly Willoughby has returned to the show after a two-week absence following the resignation of her long-time co-host Phillip Schofield. She was joined by guest anchor Josie Gibson. Willoughby began the show by addressing the controversy that has been swirling over the last few weeks, ever since Schofield, who is married with two children, admitted he had had an affair with a young “This Morning” employee. “Firstly, are you OK? I hope so,” Willoughby told viewers. “It feels very strange indeed sitting here without Phil. And I imagine you might be feeling a lot like I have: shaken, troubled, let down. Worried for the wellbeing on all sides of what’s been going up. And full of questions. You, me and all of us at ‘This Morning’ gave our love and support to someone who was not telling the truth, who acted in a way that they themselves felt like they had to resign from ITV and step down from a career that they loved.”

Holly Willoughby has been left distressed by Phillip Schofield's latest interviews. She has been pictured enjoying the half-term break with her family in Portugal before she plans to return to This Morning on Monday. The ITV presenter and her former co-star Phillip, 61, have presented the ITV Daytime programme for the past 13 years.