Phillip Schofield releases shock statement in bid to save Holly Willoughby friendship

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 sensationally parted ways with This Moring after two decades after he admitted lying to ITV bosses and colleagues about an affair with a 'younger male colleague'.

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.

Phillip Schofield has shared a new statement about ITV’s This Morning saying there ‘was no toxicity’ on the show after he quit last week. The 61-year old resigned from the broadcaster on Friday and was dropped by his talent agency after admitting to an 'unwise, but not illegal' affair with a young male colleague on the show.

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.

Kim Woodburn has weighed in on Phillip Schofield's ITV exit and admits she 'has no sympathy for him - while urging co-star Holly Willoughby to quit This Morning.

Rylan Clark has raised eyebrows among his fans after he took to social media with a very mysterious post which came just moments after Phillip Schofield announced he was stepping down from ITV.

Holly Willoughby has spoken out for the first time since her former co-host Phillip Schofield admitted to having an affair with a This Morning colleague. On Friday night, the 61 year old confessed in a statement to having an affair with a younger male colleague during his marriage to wife, Stephanie Lowe, whom he shares two children with, Molly, 30 and Ruby, 27.

Holly Willoughby has broken her silence over Phillip Schofield's affair with a younger ITV colleague and claimed her co-star on This Morning had "lied" to her.

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.

Holly Willoughby broke her social media silence just moments before her former colleague Phillip Schofield resigned from ITV.

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.

Eamonn Holmes has issued a scathing response to Phillip Schofield's statement admitting that he had an affair with a young male colleague on This Morning, whilst still married to his estranged wife, Stephanie Lowe. Eamonn, 63, who has been very vocal about his disdain for Phillip, 61, posted to Twitter as he said that Phillip had "finally been caught out".

A spokesperson for ITV said the broadcaster was “deeply disappointed” by the “admissions of deceit” made by Phillip Schofield after the presenter admitted to an affair with a young This Morning colleague.

Philip Schofield has proclaimed that "nothing illegal happened" when he first met his lover, who was a teenager at the time. The former This Morning presenter says he and the man began a relationship which was more than a friendship. In a statement issued today he described the relationship as "unwise, but not illegal.

Holly Willoughby has broken her social media hiatus after days of staying off platforms amid the Phillip Schofield scandal.

Piers Morgan has led celebrity reaction the news of Phillip Schofield's affair with a 'much younger' employee whilst working at ITV.

Phillip Schofield, who on Friday resigned from ITV after admitting he lied about a relationship he had with “a younger male colleague” at This Morning, has faced several controversies in recent months.The veteran TV presenter, 61, announced he was stepping down from presenting the ITV talk show with “immediate effect” last weekend. His co-presenter Holly Willoughby will remain on the show, but is taking early half-term holiday leave. In a statement released through the Daily Mail, the presenter apologised for lying about the relationship.

Phillip Schofield, who on Friday resigned from ITV after admitting he lied about a relationship he had with “a younger male colleague” at This Morning, has faced several controversies in recent months. The veteran TV presenter, 61, announced he was stepping down from presenting the ITV talk show with “immediate effect” last weekend. His co-presenter Holly Willoughby will remain on the show, but is taking early half-term holiday leave.