Holly Willoughby is said to have shared a 'cryptic post' as she prepares to return to This Morning for the first time since Phillip Schofield's shock exit and subsequent bombshell admission about an affair with a younger ITV employee.
20.05.2023 - 20:49 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Rylan Clark has announced he is taking a break from his radio show, just as he becomes one of the favourites to take over Phillip Schofield on This Morning. The TV and radio star is no stranger to the ITV daytime show having spent a significant time at the helm.
However, he suddenly stopped appearing on the programme before making an appearance as a guest alongside his mum, Linda, in June last year. Rylan then made another return as host a few weeks later, joining former This Morning presenter Ruth Langsford at the helm for a week.
But following the news Phillip is 'stepping back' from the programme, Rylan's name has been put in the ring as a replacement. The news about Phillip's exit was announced on Saturday (May 20) with the 61-year-old saying he was leaving to "protect the show I love".
READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community
The “silver fox” has enjoyed a longer small-screen shelf-life than many other presenters, thanks in part to his chemistry with Holly Willoughby. As well as co-hosting This Morning, the pair also fronted Dancing On Ice.
Phillip's statement said: "I have always been proud to cover fascinating stories on This Morning. But recently, This Morning itself has become the story.
"Throughout my career in TV – including the very difficult last few days – I have always done my best to be honourable and kind. I understand that ITV has decided the current situation can’t go on, and I want to do what I can to protect the show that I love.
"So I have agreed to step down from This Morning with immediate effect, in the hope that the show can move forward to a bright future. I’d like to thank everyone who has supported me – especially This Morning’s amazing viewers – and I’ll see
Holly Willoughby is said to have shared a 'cryptic post' as she prepares to return to This Morning for the first time since Phillip Schofield's shock exit and subsequent bombshell admission about an affair with a younger ITV employee.
Holly Willoughby made her return to This Morning as the fallout from Phillip Schofield's affair admission continues. The presenter has been absent from the programme for a fortnight after initially extended her break when her former co-star 'stepped back' from the show.
Phillip Schofield has said he won't watch Holly Willoughby's return to This Morning. The presenter will make a comeback to screens on Monday (June 5) for the first time since her co-host quit the show before admitting he lied to his bosses and colleagues about his affair with a younger ITV male employee.
Holly Willoughby made another comeback just hours after she appeared on This Morning for the first time since the Phillip Schofield scandal unfolded. The presenter appeared on-screen on Monday (June 5) for the first time in a fortnight and was quick to address the elephant in the room.
Eamonn Holmes has weighed in with his response to Holly Willoughby's This Morning return. The former host of the ITV daytime show has been more than vocal with his thoughts on the scandal involving his ex-colleague Phillip Schofield.
Holly Willoughby 'wanted to say more' in her opening statement on This Morning, a body language expert has claimed. The presenter made her much-awaited comeback appearance on the ITV daytime show on Monday (June 5) where she was joined by Josie Gibson.
This Morning viewers were left sharing many of the same thoughts as they tuned into the programme to see Holly Willoughby back on screen for the first time. The presenter was joined by Josie Gibson as she made her comeback following the scandal engulfing her former co-star Phillip Schofield.
Holly Willoughby has made her first major statement since the Phillip Schofield scandal unfolded as she returned to This Morning. The presenter hasn't been seen on screens since her former co-star 'stepped back' from the daytime show before admitting to lying to her about his relationship with a much younger ITV colleague.
Holly Willoughby 'will not shy away' from the Phillip Schofield scandal when she returns to the This Morning sofa on Monday. The host plans to address the affair 'openly and honestly', a TV source told The Sun.
Phillip Schofield has spoken about the affair he had with a younger male colleague for the first time since leaving ITV last week. In an interview with The Sun, he insisted he did not groom the man, while in a chat with the BBC he explained how the affair began and told of the man's age.
This Morning's Holly Willoughby was on holiday in Portugal when she discovered a barrister had been appointed to investigate Phillip Schofield's affair with a young ITV co-worker.
A 'mortified' Phillip Schofield has claimed that he did 'not groom' the younger colleague at This Morning in his first interview since the scandal emerged.
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.
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.
Holly Willoughby broke her social media silence just moments before her former colleague Phillip Schofield resigned from ITV.
Piers Morgan and other celebrities have reacted to the news Phillip Schofield has quit ITV and admitted to an affair with a younger male colleague at This Morning.
Phillip Schofield’s TV comeback has been revealed as the 61 year old presenter prepares to host this year’s British Soap Awards. Phillip announced his exit from This Morning last week, with the star leaving the show with immediate effect after 21 years on the programme. His decision to step down came after reports that he and his co-presenter Holly Willoughby were feuding with one another.
This Morning viewers have been left divided over Alison Hammond's latest appearance on the show as they claimed they saw a 'different side' to her. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV daytime programme on Thursday (May 25) after stepping in to host at the eleventh hour earlier this week.
Alison Hammond has spoken out on social media for the first time since Phillip Schofield's exit from This Morning was announced. The presenter, who has since stepped up to hosting duties following the shock news, is usually quite active on Instagram but has remained quiet on the platform since last week.
A This Morning regular has opened up on the 'atmosphere' behind-the-scenes on the ITV daytime show following Phillip Schofield's exit. It was announced by ITV on Saturday (May 20) that after 20 years fronting the daytime show, the veteran presenter had made the decision to 'step back' from This Morning.