Phillip Schofield 'fights to avoid This Morning axe' over Holly Willoughby 'feud'

Holly Willoughby is "fighting" to stay at This Morning and has "no plans" to leave the show, according to reports.This Morning has been embroiled in controversy since former co-presenter Phillip Schofield confessed to having had an "unwise but not illegal" affair with a much younger male colleague, insisting "it is now over". After Phillip's confession, ITV confirmed that they had investigated rumours of this affair three years ago, and that Phillip had denied it at the time. Phillip's former co-presenter Holly has shared that she had also been lied to by the TV presenter over the rumours.

Phillip Schofield’s colleague has reportedly denied that ITV bosses quizzed him over his relationship with the presenter, despite ITV bosses revealing that the affair was “repeatedly denied”. Phillip confirmed his affair last Friday when he admitted that he had an “on-off consensual relationship” with a "much younger" male runner and said it was "not wise but not illegal".

Pictures of Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby with a young male This Morning employee have resurfaced after the former's shock exit from the ITV show last week. The man in the images, which have been obtained by the Mirror, is believed to be the person who is at the centre of the ongoing furore surrounding the programme and its stars.

Former This Morning host Phillip Schofield has broken his silence on reports of a toxic culture at the ITV daytime show. In a statement on his Instagram story, 61 year old Phillip said: "Now I no longer work on @thismorning I am free to say this. "I hope you have noticed that it’s the same handful of people with a grudge against me or the show who seem to have the loudest voice.

This Morning's Alice Beer has spoken out about feeling “sad and angry” after Philip Schofield admitted to a relationship with a younger colleague. The 58 year old presenter took to Twitter early on Saturday morning to share her thoughts about the revelation, calling it a “sorry mess” and condemning Phillip’s actions for reflecting poorly on the rest of the This Morning team.

Carol Vorderman has speculated on who she thinks is going to replace Phillip Schofield on This Morning after he quit the show and admitted to having an affair with a 'much younger colleague'. The 61-year-old presenter sensationally quit This Morning last Saturday after 21 years of fronting the show, amid reports of an ongoing 'feud' with his co-host Holly Willoughby.

ITV have released a statement saying they're "deeply disappointed" by Phillip Schofield after he admitted to having an affair with a younger This Morning colleague. Phillip, 61, issued a statement on Friday apologising to his family and the broadcaster while revealing he was stepping down from all ITV shows with immediate effect.

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield have been dominating headlines for weeks now since news of their rumoured feud broke, with things coming to a head when the latter stepped down from their long-term hosting gig at This Morning last week. Phillip confirmed that things may be on the rocks between himself and Holly early this month with a bombshell statement which stated that things "haven't been easy" between the pair, but continued to put on a united front with Holly for the show until his exit.

Alison Hammond has put her lavish £700,000 home on sale the same day former This Morning star Phillip Schofield left the beloved show.

Amanda Holden has claimed she extended an olive branch to Phillip Schofield over their infamous rift - but says he ghosted her. The Britain's Got Talent judge fell out with Phil, who announced his departure from This Morning on Saturday, over an apparent snub for a guest presenter role on the ITV daytime show.

Controversial broadcaster Piers Morgan has claimed Phillip Schofield is "utterly heartbroken" after not being given the opportunity to say a "proper goodbye" to the audience on This Morning after his "immediate" exit. This Morning veteran Phil, 61, confirmed he was leaving the show after 21 years of presenting duties, as reports of a "feud" with his co-host Holly Willoughby, 42, raged on.

The stand-in hosts for Tuesday's episode of This Morning have been revealed, after Phillip Schofield's immediate exit and Holly Willoughby deciding to take some time off. On Saturday, Phillip Schofield, 61, confirmed he was stepping down from the show with immediate effect amid reports of a feud with co-host Holly, 42.

Phillip Schofield has received a healthy sum as compensation after quitting This Morning after 21 years, according to reports.

ITV programme had 'become the story', following rumours of a feud between him and Holly Willoughby. He said he had always 'done his best to be honourable and kind', but 'ITV has decided the current situation can't go on'. As a result, he has agreed to step down with immediate effect.

Philip Schofield has quit This Morning following feud rumours with co-host Holly Willoughby.

Holly Willoughby has shared her own statement after it was confirmed that Phillip Schofield has left This Morning. It was announced on Saturday (May 20) that the 61-year-old presenter has decided to 'step back' from the ITV daytime show after 20 years on the famous sofa.

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield seemingly confirmed their return to This Morning next week following intense speculation on their friendship.

It's been some week at work for Holly Willoughby as she and co-host Phillip Schofield continue to fend off rumours they are in the midst of a huge "feud" behind the scenes at the ITV studios.

This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield has returned to social media after going quiet amid the ongoing reported "feud" drama with his co-host Holly Willoughby.The TV presenter, 61, would usually post regularly on Instagram but since these rumours began to spread, he has been uncharacteristically silent online. He last posted on the photo and video sharing website on May 7 – just over a week ago – and currently has comments limited on all of his posts. However, Phillip returned to his Instagram Stories on Tuesday night to share a few paid partnership posts to promote When In Rome wine at the London Wine Fair.

Phillip Schofield has been noticeably absent from social media, following reports of a growing 'feud' between him and This Morning co-host Holly Willoughby.The TV presenter, 61, would usually post regularly on Instagram but since these rumours began to spread, he has been uncharacteristically silent online. He last posted on the photo and video sharing website on May 7 – just over a week ago – and currently has comments limited on all of his posts.