Phillip Schofield wants to 'tough out' Holly Willoughby controversy but 'it's out of his hands'

Phillip Schofield has issued a grovelling apology to Holly Willoughby after lying to her about his affair on This Morning.

Phillip Schofield has revealed how he broke the news to his wife Stephanie Lowe after he had an affair with a younger man on This Morning. In a new interview with The Sun, 61 year old Phillip said: “She got off a plane and I phoned her up and texted saying, ‘I need to talk to you’. She called back and I told her.

Phillip Schofield has opened up on how his affair with a young male colleague on This Morning started, as he opened up about the relationship in a bombshell new interview. The 61 year old revealed that the adulterous relationship "started in his dressing room" when he and the man in question - who Phillip originally met when he was just a teenager - were "just mates".

Another star has come forward to rain down blows on shamed ex-This Morning host Phillip Schofield in a welcomed retaliation from the star years after they clashed live on TV. Jodie Marsh, 44, has had the last laugh in her opinion though, taking to Twitter to launch her long-awaited bitter attack on Phillip during his epic TV downfall.The ex-glamour model, who now runs a successful animal farm at her home, previously clashed with the 61-year old on the infamous morning sofa, alongside Holly Willoughby.

ITV said it has instructed a barrister to carry out an external review of the facts following Phillip Schofield’s statement and departure from This Morning.

Eamonn Holmes has revealed that he and wife Ruth Langsford felt "used" by Phillip Schofield over his "choreographed" coming out statement on This Morning.The Belfast man's claims come after Phillip admitted on Friday that he had had an "unwise but not illegal" relationship with a younger colleague. Phillip, 61, announced he was gay in February 2020 and shared a statement to his Instagram. Moments later, the same statement was read out on This Morning by his co-host Holly Willoughby.

Eamonn Holmes has blasted Holly Willoughby for ‘using’ Alison Hammond as her ‘best friend’ in another fresh blow to the culture at This Morning. The 63-year-old made the sensational remarks during a bombshell interview with GB News, during which he also addressed Phillip Schofield’s affair with a much younger man who worked for the ITV daytime show. After claiming the environment was ‘toxic’ on This Morning, Holmes levelled further accusations at presenters Holly, 42, and Alison, 48, claiming their friendship is a sham and ‘wouldn’t have happened two years ago.

Former This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield has changed his Instagram bio to share a message about “kindness” following his affair scandal on Friday. Phillip, 61, who earlier today released a statement in response to claims of a toxic atmosphere on This Morning, has written the quote “Nothing beats kindness, it sits quietly beyond all things” in his Instagram bio.The quote is from the book The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by author Charlie Mackesy.

ITV has issued an update on the return of Holly Willoughby to This Morning after her former co-presenter Phillip Schofield quit ITV and admitted to an affair with a younger male colleague on the show. Phillip, 61, resigned from ITV on Friday and was dropped by his talent agency after admitting to an 'unwise, but not illegal' affair.

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.

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.

Amanda Holden revealed she once reached out to Phillip Schofield to put an end to their 'feud' but he ghosted her.

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.

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

Holly Willoughby is keen to "revamp This Morning with someone new" after co-star Phillip Schofield sensationally quit this show this weekend, a source has told OK!. This comes amid mounting speculation from fans regarding who will replace him.

Phillip Schofield is set to present a new prime time series later this year, ITV chiefs have confirmed. The news comes as the beloved television presenter stepped down from the channel's flagship morning show, This Morning, after 21 years on the presenting sofa, 14 years of which were with pal and Dancing On Ice co-host Holly Willoughby. Much to fans' surprise, the This Morning episode which aired on Thursday, May 18, will act as Phillip's last episode as he is not set to appear on the programme to say goodbye to viewers or colleagues now his exit has been confirmed with "immediate effect".

Following Phillip Schofield's announcement that he has left his position as co-host of This Morning earlier today, ITV has announced that Holly Willoughby will be taking an early break from the show.The duo reportedly planned on taking a half-term break at the end of the month, however, Holly will be taking her leave from the show from Monday next week.Taking time off is usual practice on This Morning, with Holly and Phil often off our screens during the school holidays and replaced by other resident presenters on the show. ITV said: “Holly Willoughby will return to This Morning on Monday 5th June having taken an early half-term holiday starting Monday 22nd May.” ITV will announce who will host the show next week in due course.

Phillip Schofield has stepped down as co-presenter of British daytime show This Morning.

Holly Willoughby has been predicted to be leaving This Morning "within weeks" as the reported "feud" with her co-star Phillip Schofield continues to rumble on behind the scenes. While Holly is still yet to address any reports that she has secretly had a fall-out with her longtime co-worker and close pal, fellow ITV stars such as Loose Women's Carol McGiffin continue to weigh in on the situation. Bookmakers have now predicted that the mum-of-three, who shares children Harry, 14, Belle, 12, and Chester, eight, with her husband Dan Baldwin, is set to step down from the daytime TV show imminently.

A "seismic" shake-up at This Morning could see Phillip Schofield replaced on the show - and he's not the only one at risk.The potential change in presenters comes amid reports that Phillip and co-presenter Holly Willoughby are "barely talking" off-camera after the pair had a falling out. ITV bosses are said to have held "crisis talks" after social media ran abuzz with talk of the ongoing feud, especially after the pair reunited to host the show on Monday. And it's now been reported that a shake-up at the broadcaster could see Phil replaced after over two decades on the show.