Leigh Francis says he 'reached out to everyone' but hasn't seen Holly since Schofield scandal

This Morning has unveiled its brand-new hosting duo – chef Phil Vickery and his daughter Winnie.

Former ITV presenter Holly Willoughby has reportedly "lost a huge BBC deal" after the shock announcement last week she was stepping down from This Morning after 14 years at the helm of the flagship breakfast programme.

Phillip Schofield has been seen for the first time since Holly Willoughby announced she had quit This Morning after 14 years of presenting the ITV show. Phillip, 61, was spotted in West London on Thursday 12 October looking downcast as he crossed a road to get into a car.The former TV presenter cut a casual figure in a grey jumper, jeans and a pair of dark red Converse trainers as he made his way down the street.

After a 14-year stint on ITV's This Morning, Holly Willoughby has bid farewell to the iconic daytime show. Her decision has taken many viewers by surprise, but according to PR expert Edward Coram-James, her exit was inevitable due to her ambition to future-proof her career. The shift towards streaming-based content on platforms like Netflix and Amazon has prompted Holly to explore new presenting opportunities and diversify her portfolio.

The breakdown of Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby's seventeen-year-long friendship has been heavily reported on over the past year.

Holly Willoughby shocked TV viewers when she dramatically quit her presenting role on ITV's This Morning after 14 years.The 42 year old star shared a surprise statement on Tuesday, 10 October, that said she was leaving the show and "will not be returning." It began: “I have let ITV know today that after 14 years, I will not be returning to This Morning.To everyone who has ever worked on the show over the years, thank you so much.This is such a difficult goodbye, you are incredible and I forever will be proud of what we’ve done together." But now fans believe she's in talks to join the BBC, suggesting that Phillip Schofield could join her. Holly's This Morning co-host Phillip quit the show himself in May this year, after he admitted to a relationship with a younger male former colleague.

This Morning fans have noticed a problem with the tribute to Holly Willoughby that aired on the latest show, after she announced that she was leaving following 14 years of hosting it. Holly, 42, made the announcement via Instagram on Tuesday, 10 October.

Richard Madeley has praised 'brave' Holly Willoughby after she quit This Morning after 14 years on Tuesday, October 10, but he insisted 'she'll be back'. Holly made announcement of her departure via a statement on Instagram, less than a week after the news that a 36 year old man had been arrested and charged after police discovered an alleged plot to 'kidnap and murder' her.The 42 year old mum of three had been on indefinite leave since being pulled off-air last minute on Thursday, 5 October.

Holly Willoughby has stunned TV viewers as well as her co-stars and fellow celebrities by announcing she's sensationally quitting This Morning. The 42 year old star took to Instagram on Tuesday, 10 October, to share a shock statement that said she was leaving after 14 years and "will not be returning." Holly's statement began: “I have let ITV know today that after 14 years, I will not be returning to This Morning.To everyone who has ever worked on the show over the years, thank you so much.This is such a difficult goodbye, you are incredible and I forever will be proud of what we’ve done together." There's no doubt the star has had an extremely tough time over the last 12 months, from facing public backlash over the infamous "queuegate," to her fall out with former best pal Philip Schofield.

Phillip Schofield has reached out to his former best pal Holly Willoughby, following news of an alleged plot to kidnap and murder her.The ex-This Morning co-presenters, who worked together on the show for 14 years, have been estranged since his dramatic departure from the ITV programme in May. But Phil has now offered his support to the 42 year old, after he was "horrified" by the allegations about a threat to kidnap her. Phil's "welcomed" olive branch comes after security guard Gavin Plumb was charged with soliciting a US hitman to commit murder, and incitement to commit kidnap.

Phillip Schofield reached out to his former best pal Holly Willoughby after she was the target of an alleged kidnap and murder plot.

Phillip Schofield and his estranged wife Stephanie Lowe were seen out together in London on Monday, marking the pair's first public outing together since the TV presenter admitted to having affair during their marriage. Phillip, 61, was joined by Stephanie, 59, on 4 October in west London alongside their daughter Molly, 30, in a rare family outing.The dad-of-two, who also shares daughter Ruby, 27, with Stephanie, looked downcast as he strolled alongside his wife, who appeared stony faced.

Phillip Schofield has been pictured out and about for the first time in months after admitting to an 'unwise but not illegal' affair which led to his This Morning demise. The broadcaster initially 'stepped back' from his role on the ITV daytime show after more than 20 years as he said rumours about his fractured relationship behind the scenes with Holly Willoughby had 'become the story'.

Paris Fury has defended having seven children as she introduced her baby son to the world for the first time. The little one made his entrance in the early hours of Monday, September 18, arriving at 2.29am weighing 6lb 13oz.

Leigh Francis – who's better known under the comedy moniker Keith Lemon – says the allegations against Russell Brand are a "saddening thing for everyone". Earlier this month, Russell, 48, was at the centre of Channel 4's Dispatches investigation, with a number of anonymous women coming forward with accusations of sexual assault or rape between the years of 2006 and 2013 - at the height of Russell's fame.The comedian-turned-activist has strongly denied all allegations against him.

Keith Lemon has broken his silence on Russell Brand after sexual assault allegations were made against him.

This Morning fans have said the show has found 'the one' to replace Phillip Schofield after Holly Willoughby was seen 'having trouble'. Ben Shephard has won praise from viewers of the ITV daytime show after he returned to front the show for the first time in six years.

Holly Willoughby has previously told new that the last 12 months have been “difficult at times” and “up and down” in the wake of the Phillip Schofield scandal. But the presenter was determined to make a fresh start and head back to the This Morning sofa after the summer break. However, it would appear that escaping the past may not be that easy, as reports this week suggest Phillip’s affair with a younger colleague is being made into a TV drama.The rumoured show, which is said to have a working title of The Runner and will allegedly detail the fallout of Phillip’s affair and his departure, won’t be music to Holly’s ears, an expert claimed.

Josie Gibson has told Denise Welch she's 'so sorry' after she 'outed' her on social media following a This Morning and Loose Women crossover. The ITV daytime show presenter joined the late-night live version of the ITV lunchtime panel show on Saturday night (September 23).

Holly Willoughby appeared choked up on This Morning after sharing a friend's health dilemma which also came after news of a second death from within the show's team in just a couple of weeks. It came as the presenter returned to the helm of the ITV daytime show on Tuesday (September 19) alongside Craig Doyle.