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They say that blood is thicker than water, and for Phillip Schofield it's been a lifeline since his fall from grace and scandal at This Morning.The veteran presenter has been back in the headlines this week after reportedly paying his former male colleague - with whom he had his "unwise but not illegal" affair - a substantial six-figure payment in a deal that came with a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) for both sides. As the story of his dramatic departure circled once again, a source exclusively told OK! that Phillip, 61, is being supported by the two people who will do anything they can to help him - his daughters Molly, 30, and Ruby, 27, who he shares with wife Stephanie Lowe.The two women are reportedly "fiercely protective" over their father, who came out publicly in early 2020, and will do all they can to look after him.

Roman Kemp is high up in the bookies' odds to replace Ben Shephard on Good Morning Britain. It was announced last week that Ben, 49, would be teaming up with Cat Deeley as the new faces of This Morning, following Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield's departures in 2023. As a result, his chair on GMB is now available.

Cat Deeley has been told why she is 'perfect' for the This Morning job as she reshared a message from her famous husband. The presenter was officially revealed last week as the new host of the ITV daytime show alongside Ben Shephard.

Ben Shephard reportedly "refused to sign" his This Morning contract until "he knew who he'd be working with." The Good Morning Britain star was announced as one of the new permanent hosts of the ITV show last week, alongside So You Think You Can Dance's Cat Deeley. However, it's been claimed that 49 year old Ben "held off" from announcing his latest career move until Cat fully committed to the role.

Former This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield has been spotted out for the first time after it was revealed he signed an NDA.The 61 year old was pictured in public with his daughter Molly, with a new tiny puppy. Phillip cuddled the tiny fluffy dog and tucked it into his coat while on a walk with his daughter in west London. His public outing comes after it was announced that he had paid a six figure sum to his younger ex-lover.

Phillip Schofield and his former lover have signed non-disclosure agreements, "allowing the TV host to rest easy". The This Morning presenter's career took a hit last year when he admitted he had lied about having an affair with a man 34 years younger than him.

Phillip Schofield and his ex young lover reportedly signed mutual non-disclosure agreements to stop them ever airing details publicly about their affair that put an end to the This Morning host's career.

Kate Garraway has returned to social media to congratulate her Good Morning Britain co-host Ben Shepherd as he announced he is leaving the show after 10 years.

Kate Garraway has shared how she felt her husband Derek Draper was 'trapped' as she spoke about his last few hours. Mum-of-two Kate expressed her thankfulness for being able to be with her late husband before his death. Derek, who was a former political lobbyist turned author and psychologist, died at the age of 56 on January 3 after battling multiple health complications due to coronavirus.

Ben Shephard has admitted that leaving Good Morning Britain for This Morning was a tough choice, especially because of his close bond with co-host Kate Garraway. The two have been a popular pair on the morning show, and Ben was there for Kate when her husband Derek Draper was battling long-term effects of Covid-19.They were also together on the show when Kate returned to work after her husband's tragic passing at 56 in January.

This Morning's Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary have broken their silence about the new hosts joining them on ITV. It's finally been confirmed that Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley are taking over from Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield as the main show presenters.

Kate Garraway has shared her feelings of gratitude for being able to be with her late husband in his final hours after he sadly passed away at the age of 56 on January 3, after battling multiple health complications due to coronavirus.The Good Morning Britain presenter opened up on her husband, Derek Draper, a former political lobbyist turned author and psychologist, during an interview on LBC on Friday 16 February. She had previously revealed that she held his hand "throughout the last long hours and when he passed' after suffering a cardiac arrest before Christmas.

Kate Garraway has opened up and shared some lovely words for her dear friend Ben Shephard, as he says goodbye to Good Morning Britain. Ben, 49, told everyone on Friday, February 16, that he's going to be taking on a new role as a permanent host on This Morning alongside Cat Deeley.

Rylan Clark has spoken out over the news that Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard have been announced as the new permanent hosts of This Morning. After Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield left, fans have been left who would take over, but some are now fuming that Rylan hasn't been chosen for the permanent position. Rylan, 35, was one of the star who helped out while ITV bosses worked out who'd fill the roles.

Cat Deeley will soon be settling down on This Morning's sofa as one of the show's new lead presenters. The 47-year-old has been named alongside Ben Shephard as one of the ITV programme's permanent replacements for Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.

This Morning's Ben Shephard is a well-known face on our screens, but not many people know about his personal life.

This Morning today revealed that Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard will be joining as full-time presenters - after a tumultuous year for the ITV show. It comes following months of speculation that the duo will be taking the reins from stand-in presenters who stepped up after Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby quit the programme. As well as his stints on GMTV followed by Good Morning Britain, having started on Channel 4 with The Bigger Breakfast, Ben also fronts gameshow Tipping Point.

ITV bosses have confirmed the news we were all waiting for - the new hosts of This Morning.

ITV has announced the new presenters set to take over Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield following their shock exits from This Morning last year. After much speculation, it was confirmed on Friday morning (February 16) that Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley are to join the This Morning family as the new co-hosts from next month.

This Morning hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary had an awkward moment when a guest mentioned the show's reported new presenter while live on air. The presenters were fronting the ITV daytime show at the time as they continued to take on the full-time main host gig.

Lorraine Kelly has given a rare insight into former ITV presenter Phillip Schofield's life a year after his sudden departure from ITV. Phillip, 61, stunned fans last year when he quit his role at This Morning and subsequently admitted to an "unwise but not illegal" affair with a much younger colleague.The fallout of saw him axed from ITV entirely and dropped by his agent.

Rumours have circulated over who could take Holly Willoughby’s daytime crown since she left This Morning last year. Josie Gibson, whose humour, sunny personality and down-to-earth presenting style has made her hugely popular with viewers, has been a frontrunner – tipped for great things when she came out of the I’m A Celeb jungle last December, in fourth place. Yet the laid-back mum-of-one, who joined the This Morning family in 2019, seemed to hint in a rather cryptic post on her Instagram Stories recently, that she wants to take a step back from all the whispers that have been swirling for months.

The Chase presenter Bradley Walsh is a fan-favourite to become the new permanent This Morning host and take over Phillip Schofield's former position on the iconic ITV sofa. The result came following a survey from Betfair Slots, which saw the 63 year old Gladiators host win the "wild card" spot. Bradley was amongst other big-name stars predicted to take the permanent Monday to Thursday role, but won 25 per cent of the vote.

Lorraine Kelly has said fellow morning TV star Phillip Schofield has had a hard time after disclosing his affair with a younger male colleague. Lorraine - best known for hosting the daytime show bearing her own first name - worked closely alongside Phillip and Holly Willoughby on ITV and claimed she was "heartbroken" when the news of the scandal broke.

Chloe Madeley has given an update on her 18-month-old daughter's health after revealing she was rushed into hospital. The doting mum, 36, who is the daughter of Good Morning Britain host Richard Madeley, confirmed the news on her Instagram over the weekend.

Holly Willoughby has told fans she is 'super grateful' after being inundated with support following a Dancing On Ice announcement. The TV presenter returned to screens in January to host the brand new series of the ITV skating show following a hiatus.

Phillip Schofield was seen in high spirits during a day out with pals in London, amid reports that claim Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley will be named as the new This Morning hosts. The former golden boy of ITV was seen strolling in the UK capital, dressed casually in a pair of jeans with Converse, a blue shirt worn over a white t-shirt and a dark jacket worn over the top. The 61 year old beamed from ear to ear during the outing as he chatted with his friends.

Sian Welby has certainly impressed viewers as she fronted a number of episodes of This Morning in the last few weeks. The TV and radio star, 37, has reportedly been tipped to host the show on a more permanent basis, with these rumours bringing more attention to Sian than ever before. Sian is said to have been left feeling "overwhelmed" with this newfound attention but has been offered support by former This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby.

As Holly Willougby returned to our screens for the 'Movie Special' instalment of ITV's Dancing on Ice Sunday night, she looked nothing short of a Hollywood starlet herself as she stepped out in a breath taking £1,800 black velvet maxi dress with white bows and a daring cut out detail. The dress – designed by Rasario, featured a subtle front split that showed off the presenter's toned legs and simple black Jimmy Choo stiletto heels.The mum of three took to Instagram ahead of the show to give followers a sneak preview of outfit with a stunning snap that she captioned: "Let’s go to the Movies… it’s movie week on @dancingonice … You are in for a treat! See you soon @itv.

Holly Willoughby has been branded a 'movie star' as she pulled out all the stops for her latest performance on Dancing on Ice. The presenter didn't hold back for the ITV skating competition's move-themed week and showed off her look on social media before going live on air.

Phillip Schofield couldn't hide his smile as he made a rare appearance with his wife. The former This Morning star and Stephanie Lowe were runited to celebrate their daughter Ruby's birthday over the weekend, just as Dancing on Ice returns without him as co-host with Holly Willoughby for another week.

Holly Willoughby has a special way of showing kindness to contestants during Dancing on Ice ad breaks. One of the pro-skaters revealed that Holly always takes time to do something nice for those taking part. Holly made her first TV appearance since leaving This Morning on the first show of Dancing on Ice earlier this month, with the 42 year old star returning to the small screen after a three-month break.

The lack of decision over who will be replacing Holly Willoughby on This Morning has reportedly left staff working on the show feeling rather uncertain about their future.Three months after Holly's exit, there is still no permanent presenting team in place, with the show instead being hosted by a rotation of famous faces, including Josie Gibson, Cat Deeley, and Emma Willis, with Sian Welby also recently enjoying a stint at the show. However, there has yet to be a decision made as to who will be helming the show on a permanent basis, something that is said to be causing a lot of friction behind the scenes.

After making her TV comeback on Dancing on Ice in January, Holly Willoughby is now said to be looking at her career options and America could be in the TV presenter's sights. Holly, 42, took a break from the spotlight after quitting This Morning in October, but she's since returned to screens on Dancing on Ice with new co-host Stephen Mulhern, 46, and the pair have already proven to be a hit with viewers.There's been many rumours about what could be next for Holly, from hosting new TV shows to signing a tell-all deal about former co-star Phillip Schofield, but it's now been claimed that launching a career in the US is something she's now very keen on. Holly has reportedly caught the attention of several companies in America and as she's now a "free agent", she could be ready to explore the possibilities stateside.

Sian Welby has opened up about the 'scary thing' that comes with taking on a big job like hosting This Morning. The radio and TV presenter last week made her debut as co-host of the ITV daytime show alongside Dermot O'Leary.

Former Dancing on Ice presenter Phillip Schofield is "finally ready for a TV comeback”, after he was seen for the first time following the show’s iconic return without him at the helm. Phillip famously stepped down from all of his presenting duties last year, after it was revealed he had engaged in an 'unwise but not illegal' affair with a junior colleague while he was working on ITV flagship daytime show This Morning - and lied about it to production staff. Since stepping down, Phillip has mostly kept a low profile following the abrupt end of such a prolific career, however after he was recently spotted shopping and looking far more relaxed, one body language expert believes the star may now be ready to return to TV in the not too distant future.