Phillip and Holly: ITV stars appear to form allegiances following This Morning exit
23.05.2023 - 20:43
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This Morning stars Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, the former announced he was leaving the ITV staple at the weekend. The 61-year-old took to Instagram to make a public statement about his departure. It came as reports suggested he and Holly had grown distant following a years-long friendship.
The pair have presented together for 13 years and have enjoyed a close off-screen relationship, with the duo holidaying together and Phillip even calling Holly his "rock". However, with Phillip's controversial and sudden departure, it seems the rift may have pulled in some of ITV's other stars, with some now forming allegiances. READ MORE: Phillip Schofield's on-air 'sacking'exposed 'You're finished'As rumours were rife about the two, Phillip made a statement in which he declared their friendship was still strong.
However, Holly hasn't publically addressed her relationship with Phillip, and was apparently "deeply upset" Phillip had spoken out about it. On Saturday it was announced Phillip would be stepping down from This Morning "with immediate effect". A number of the pair's colleagues have now weighed in on the feud, with some aligning themselves with either Holly or Phillip, adding to the division.
"Team Phillip"Clodagh McKenna is among those to have broken her silence on the matter in support of Phillip. The Irish chef, who is a regular on the ITV show shared a snap on social media of her alongside Phillip which was accompanied by a touching caption. She wrote: "21 years of brightening up our mornings.
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And I've been so lucky to be part of 3 of them. "I'll miss the morning hug, the twinkle in your eye that makes me giggle and your empathy. You will be missed.
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