Rylan Clark announces break from radio show as he's tipped to replace Phillip Schofield on This Morning

Opening Monday's This Morning, Holly Willoughby shared an emotional statement about her former co-presenter Phillip Schofield, as she addressed the scandal that emerged after he confessed to having an affair with a much younger colleague. After Phillip's departure, it was announced that Holly would be taking an extended half-term break.

A tearful Holly Willoughby admitted she feels 'shaken, troubled and let down' by Phillip Schofield in an emotional statement on This Morning. On Monday, she made her return to the show after an intense few weeks that saw her former co-host and best pal, Phillip Schofield leave the show and admit to an affair with a male colleague.The fallout has resulted in intense scrutiny for Phillip, Holly, and This Morning, as the show's culture has been branded "toxic" and some people have even questioned Holly's validity to continue as presenter.

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.

Jane McDonald has been seen ahead of the 2023 British Soap Awards on Saturday 3 June after replacing Phillip Schofield as host. It was announced last week that Jane, 60, would be stepping into the former This Morning presenter's, 61, shoes after his axe from ITV.

Alison Hammond broke down crying on This Morning today as she and co-host Dermot O'Leary addressed Phillip Schofield's interviews last night in which he talked about his departure from ITV and his admission of an affair with a much younger colleague. Alison, 48, cried after the morning show played clips from Phillip's interview with the BBC, saying that though she knows what Phillip did was wrong, she "still loves" her former colleague. She said: "I’m finding this really painful.

Jane McDonald has broken her silence after it was revealed that she will replace Phillip Schofield as host at the British Soap Awards following Phil admitting to having lied to ITV.The 60 year old was announced as Phillip’s replacement earlier today. Presenter Jane then took to social media to share her excitement with her followers as she described the role as a “dream come true”.

Jane McDonald has broken her silence after being announced as Phillip Schofield's replacement at the British Soap Awards.

Craig Doyle has become the new favourite to replace Philip Schofield on This Morning following his dramatic exit after 20 years of presenting the ITV show. The 61-year-old has made headlines recently for his sensational departure from the daytime talk show amid reports of a rift between him and co-star Holly Willoughby.

Schofield resigned from This Morning and stepped down from hosting the ceremony following a row over his extramarital affair with a younger male colleague. The presenter has also quit ITV altogether.

Yet another star has come forward to reveal their upset after being interviewed by Phillip Schofield on This Morning. Kerry Katona has broken her silence, admitting that her infamous 2008 interview on the orange sofa left her feeling "suicidal." Phillip's bombshelll admission over the weekend has opened up old wounds for a number of famous faces whom he interviewed live on telly, including Jodie Marsh who was left feeling "silly" and unsupported.

K.J. Yossman As ITV launch an external review into the circumstances surrounding “This Morning” anchor Phillip Schofield’s “unwise but not illegal” relationship with a young employee, many are wondering how the long-time host – a staple of daytime television – went from ITV golden boy to Tellyland exile in a matter of weeks. It’s a storyline that could have been ripped from Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon’s Apple TV+ hit “The Morning Show.” An older male anchor handpicks a glamorous, younger and – according to unkind whispers – malleable blonde to be his co-host after falling out with her predecessor. Fifteen years later the young blonde (reportedly) turns on him, ousting him from the show following a string of scandals that were beginning to taint her brand. But her victory may be short-lived as the married male anchor drops the bombshell that he had an affair with a young male employee right under everyone’s nose. The revelation detonates his career and threatens to take down not only his former colleague but dozens of executives – including the head of the network.

Phillip Schofield made his debut on This Morning in 2002, and he has been the staple face of ITV's schedule ever since.

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.

Amanda Holden has backed Dermot O’Leary to replace Phillip Schofield on This Morning after the line-up was thrown into chaos when he left the show after 21 years. Phillip, 61, stepped down from the breakfast telly show following reports of a feud with long-time co-host and friend, Holly Willoughby, 42. After the shock exit at the weekend, Holly announced she was taking a two-week half-term break, leaving Alison Hammond, 48, and Dermot, 50, to hold the fort in her absence.

This Morning fans have called on an existing member of the show to replace Phillip Schofield.

Dermot O'Leary is said to be the "favourite" to replace Phillip Schofield on This Morning, after the latter announced his departure over the weekend, after 21 years of fronting the show. Dermot's Friday co-host Alison Hammond is also said to be in the running, after striking up a firm friendship with Holly Willoughby, who is remaining on the show without Phillip.

Phillip Schofield shocked fans on Saturday afternoon when he uploaded a bombshell statement to his Instagram story to announce he was stepping down from his presenting role on This Morning.

Stacey Solomon has sent rumours whirling that she could become a firm feature on primetime telly in the wake of Phillip Schofield's exit from This Morning. The 33-year-old mum-of-five teased an "exciting" announcement to her followers, prompting some to believe she could take on a presenting gig on the popular ITV daytime programme. In a recent Instagram Story, the bubbly Loose Women star, who boasts 5.6 million followers on the hit social media platform, could be seen writing a note in her diary.

Phillip Schofield has officially quit This Morning, several names are floating about as contenders to replace him. With Holly Willoughby remaining at her post, some viewers believe that personalities such as Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond could join her in the ITV studio, with some even speculating that Piers Morgan could be considered. In response that rumour, Piers, 58, has issued one of his typical responses, with the aim being – of course – to ruffle some feathers.

Bradley Walsh is said to be a ‘serious contender’ to take Phillip Schofield's place on This Morning, after the latter announced that he had quit the programme "with immediate effect". Phillip, 61, stepped down from his role at This Morning after a 21 year stint - following rumours of a "feud" with his co-presenter, Holly Willoughby, 42. Rumours had been swirling that all was not well with the pair - which saw Phillip release a statement admitting "things haven't been easy" for them over the past few weeks prior to his exit.