Phillip Schofield ‘in a bad place’ as friends ‘rule out a return’ to TV after affair scandal inquiry

Rebekah Vardy was rumoured to join Celebrity Big Brother, but the deal has reportedly been "axed" after ITV's interest became public knowledge. ITV were reportedly ready to offer the media personality, 41, big money to appear on the show which returned after a six-year hiatus. However, a source has claimed that after the news of this has been leaked "they have decided to explore other candidates".

ITV has reportedly discussed increasing security in a bid to ensure Holly Willoughby feels "secure" as she returns as the host of Dancing On Ice. It comes after claims that the 42-year-old presenter has been offered a huge new contract by ITV, after quitting This Morning earlier this year. Now the TV star has reportedly been offered heightened security amid her return as bosses want to make sure she feels "completely secure" on the show, according to The Sun.

Dancing on Ice fans were gifted a very special treat this week when it was officially confirmed that Holly Willoughby would be returning to present the show, this time alongside Stephen Mulhern. Up until the official announcement, doubts had been raised about whether or not Holly would be returning to the show following her departure from This Morning earlier this year.

Holly Willoughby is ready to make her comeback on ITV‘s Dancing On Ice after enduring a difficult 2023.

Holly Willoughby will be making her return to TV in the new year, as she's set to co-host the upcoming series of Dancing On Ice with Stephen Mulhern. The TV presenter, 42, signed the deal over Christmas after months of deliberation following her decision to step down from This Morning, after an arrest was made following an alleged plot to 'kidnap and murder' her. Holly had previously hosted both shows with Phillip Schofield, who stepped down from This Morning following rumours of a feud with Holly.

Holly Willougby's TV return has been confirmed - months after her shock exit from This Morning. The presenter is set to return to ITV to front Dancing on Ice when the reality show returns in January.

Holly Willoughby has made a surprise 'return' to This Morning, just days after Christmas.

This Morning viewers were left surprised when they thought Holly Willoughby had returned during Wednesday's episode (December 27). The popular ITV daytime show aired in a bid to keep viewers entertained during the bewildering moments of time between Christmas and New Year.

Loose Woman presenter Ruth Langsford has opened up on her ‘bittersweet’ Christmas as she will be spending another festive season without her beloved sister Julia Johnson and her dad, Dennis. Ruth’s sister, who battled depression for years, was tragically found dead by her husband Paul at their home when she was just 62 years old, in 2019.The presenter later described the loss of her sister as the “hardest of my life”. While Ruth admitted to Best Magazine that the festive period can often trigger difficult emotions, she said that Christmas makes her “so happy”.

After months of speculation, Dancing on Ice appears to have finally found itself a new presenter, as Stephen Mulhern has “officially signed up” to front the show according to reports. With just days left to go until Dancing on Ice officially launches for 2024, a TV insider has revealed that Stephen has “signed up” to co-host the show, in the hopes of encouraging Holly Willoughby to return to present alongside him.

Ruth Langsford has tearfully admitted that her son Jack leaving home was "horrendous" and she felt like she'd had part of her heart "ripped out". The Loose Women host, 63, who shares Jack, 21, with husband Eamonn Holmes, 64, opened up about her only child fleeing the nest in a candid interview on the In A Good Place podcast with Rosie Nixon.

Beloved TV presenter Cat Deeley, who has been putting in a few shifts in place of Holly Willoughby on the This Morning sofa, is renowned for her radiant skin – which is largely why she's been chosen as the ambassador for the wellness-oriented skincare brand, Ella & Jo.Though you might also assume a celebrity would have a hefty line-up of products they use daily, Cat says that she's managed to streamline her beauty routine into three crucial steps that not only keep her skin luminous but make it also easy to manage her time. In a three-pronged attack against dull skin, fine lines and sun damage, Cat's surprisingly streamlined regime is both affordable and doable for those of us who are time-starved (and perhaps just a little bit lazy!).

We normally have to wait until Boxing Day before the Christmas sales hit, but Ted Baker is treating shoppers to some serious bargains now ahead of Christmas, with a massive 50% off loads of items online. If you're still looking for that perfect outfit to wear on Christmas Day or New Year's Eve then Ted Baker is the place to head to, with huge savings to be found on dresses, coats, shoes and accessories. Ted Baker is known for its pretty prints, flattering dresses and luxe tailoring, and is a favourite brand with celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Ashley Roberts and Holly Willoughby, who often wore Ted Baker designs when she presented ITV's This Morning.

ITV bosses have reportedly began putting a plan in place should Holly Willoughby choose not to return to Dancing on Ice, following her departure from This Morning. Holly, 42, stepped down from presenting This Morning in October after 14 years. Her exit came after the departure of co-host Phillip Schofield, 61, in May.

Josie Gibson has reportedly secured herself a bigger role and pay rise with This Morning following her stint in I'm A Celeb.The TV star, 38, delighted fans as she took part in this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! joining the likes of Sam Thompson, Tony Bellew and Nigel Farage.

Ben Shephard, the popular ITV presenter, shared a lovely photo with his wife Annie while celebrating his 49th birthday in Richmond, south west London. He wrote: "Feeling very spoiled having had a lovely birthday with the family and from all your messages! Thank you!! "No idea where the time has gone or is going, but as you can see from the cards the family certainly aren't letting me age quietly!!" He also cleared up any confusion about his age, saying: "By the way don't be confused by my cards - I'm not 50 or 60 that's my boys winding me up! I'm still clinging onto my 49th year!!! #thegoodthebadandtheoldbugger." His friends and fans, including ITV colleague Lorraine Kelly, were quick to send him birthday wishes as she wrote: "Happy 21st you scrumptious, glorious, cute as a button angel child ." Susanna Reid commented: "Happy Birthday! How many ages are you today", while Gaby Roslin shared: "Happy Birthday to you wonderful good kind Ben, one of the loveliest people on the planet!".

ITV bosses are said to have finally settled on who they want to become the full-time hosts of This Morning following months of various presenters fronting the flagship breakfast show in the wake of Holly Willoughby's departure.

Two presenters are reportedly heading for substantial deals as the new hosts for ITV This Morning. Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley seem to have emerged victorious in securing big-money contracts and becoming the fresh faces of the flagship TV show, replacing Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, reports The Daily Mirror.The decision by ITV bosses comes after intense searching for the ideal pair since Holly decided to part ways with the show following a stunning 15-year run.

Phillip Schofield is being tipped to make a return to broadcasting in 2024 after ITV "drew a line in the sand" over his exit from This Morning. On Thursday, ITV released the findings of an external review into This Morning, following the scandal which saw the long-time presenter leave the show amid rumours of a feud with co-host Holly Willoughby and later admitted to having an 'unwise but not illegal' affair with a younger colleague. The review has since concluded that ITV made "considerable efforts" to find out the truth about an alleged relationship between Phillip and a runner on This Morning in 2019 but was "unable to uncover the relevant evidence" until Schofield's admission in late May 2023.

A familiar face is set to return to the helm of This Morning after it was revealed that Rylan Clark and Emma Willis will be replaced. At the start of this week the pair took over hosting duties on the ITV show as the presenting line-up continues to change following Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby's exits.