This Morning boss admits Holly Willoughby was 'paid significantly less' than Phillip

It's been all change on the This Morning sofa since Phillip Schofield's exit, and now viewers have been left wondering what has happened to Holly Willoughby when she was absent from today's show. Holly has stuck around as the main host of the ITV daytime show after former co-star Phil left and has been joined by a succession of guest presenters over the last few weeks with no permanent replacement announced.

This Morning's planned programme on Tuesday (June 13) was unexpectedly delayed after viewers tuning in instead watched a breaking news announcement.

Dermot O'Leary has made an unusual early appearance on This Morning as he became Holly Willoughby's latest co-host. The latter presenter has so far had Josie Gibson and Craig Doyle by her side as she started to navigate life on the programme without Phillip Schofield.

Holly Willoughby has shared a series of new snaps in an elegant all-black outfit via her lifestyle account, Wylde Moon, as she gets back to work on her other projects following her This Morning return. The star went away on holiday to the Algarve in Portugal over the school half term, and it coincided with the scandal surrounding her former ITV co-host Phillip Schofield, who quit his role on This Morning and then resigned from ITV after admitting he'd previously had an "unwise but not illegal" affair with a much younger colleague.

Today's This Morning featured a rather awkward moment as the camera cut back to co-hosts Holly Willoughby and Craig Doyle during a segment with Josie Gibson.The pair could be seen joking around and laughing, believing that they were off-camera. Josie, who co-hosted alongside Holly earlier this week, was reporting live from a canal boat, but it was Holly and Craig that viewers could still hear chatting.

ITV staff are said to be "petrified" to speak out about the "toxic environment" at This Morning.The morning show has been embroiled in scandal recently following former presenter Phillip Schofield's departure, and subsequent confession to having had an affair with a much younger colleague. Since Phil's confession, a number of people who have previously worked on the show have claimed there is a "toxicity" on set.

Holly Willoughby made her debut with new co-host, Craig Doyle, on This Morning today, as he replaced Josie Gibson following her two days in the slot. Holly made her return to the show that made her a household name on Monday, June 5, after taking an extended break from the show amid the recent furore surrounding her former co-host, Phillip Schofield. For the first two days of the week, she presented alongside Josie, who made a gushing tribute to her on social media.

BBC presenter Michaela Strachan appeared to make a jibe at Holly Willoughby 's This Morning statement while presenting Springwatch. Holly, 42, returned to the screen on the daytime show after a half-term break on Monday, 5 June, acknowledging the recent scandal surrounding former co-host and best friend Phillip Schofield with a pre-prepared statement.The following day, Michaela had fans convinced that she was mocking the statement while presenting the wildlife show alongside co-host Chris Packham, 62.

Following Holly Willoughby’s emotional statement on Monday’s This Morning, MP John Nicholson has mocked the presenter during a Culture, Media and Sport Committee which took place in Parliament on June 6. Addressing the representatives from ITV, John said: “First of all, are you OK?”, mimicking what Holly said in the opening of her statement as she addressed This Morning viewers on Monday 5 June amid her return to the show.

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.

Amanda Holden appeared to poke fun at Holly Willoughby's return to This Morning, as she referenced the TV presenter's opening remarks on Instagram. Returning to the morning show on Monday, Holly, 42, opened the show by asking viewers: "Firstly, are you OK?" before going on to address the departure of her former co-host Phillip Schofield, who recently stepped down from both the show and ITV as a whole. Now, Amanda, 52, has taken to Instagram to poke fun at Holly's return.

Former head of news at ITV's This Morning, Emily Maddick, has spoken out about the allegedly “toxic, sexist and homophobic” atmosphere she experienced while working on the show, which she claims created a “climate of fear”. Emily, who worked on the show for three months, is now the Glamour Magazine assistant editor and has shared her experience along with her exit interview with ITV’s HR.

Holly Willoughby has spoken out as she returned to the This Morning set for the first time since her co-host Phillip Schofield admitted to an affair with a young colleague.The TV star, 42, presented the show alongside Josie Gibson as she spoke for the first time since the controversy surrounding ITV and Phillip's exit from the broadcaster. Holly said she felt “shaken, troubled, let down and worried”, adding “we gave our love and support to someone who was not telling the truth". "Josie, thank you for being here," Holly said as she held Josie's hand.

Holly Willoughby has reportedly made a vow to never publicly talk about the recent scandal surrounding Phillip Schofield again, after addressing it this week during live morning TV.The This Morning presenter, 42, who returned to the show on Monday, 5 June, after an extended half-term break, told the British public that she felt 'shaken and let down' by her former best friend, while reading out a statement. It came after an intense few weeks for the popular daytime show, during which long-time host Philip stepped down from his role, amid "feud" rumours with Holly. He admitted to an affair with a younger male colleague just days later.

TalkTV host Piers Morgan weighed in on the latest updates in the Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby saga on Monday night, claiming that the latter was in an "impossible position" as she returned to work today (5 June). Holly, 42, had been absent from This Morning since her former co-worker Phillip, 61, stepped down after 21 years with immediate effect last month.

Holly Willoughby gave a highly-anticipated statement about Phillip Schofield following her return to This Morning on Monday morning.

This Morning bosses are reportedly planning to introduce format changes including 'heavy vetting' of public callers to protect Holly Willoughby and her co-stars from outbursts over the Phillip Schofield scandal. Holly, 42, is set to return to the ITV show on Monday June 5 and, according to the Daily Mail, production staff will take on the important role of screening callers. The more stringent vetting will mean viewers won't be able to send in photos or social media posts to the show's interactive segments.

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 make her much anticipated return to This Morning today, Monday 5 June, following former co-presenter and friend Phillip Schofield's controversial exit. Holly, 42, will be joined by Josie Gibson and resumes her position on the famed blue sofa after an extended half-term break amid the shock departure of Phil, 61, who left the show after being at the helm for over two decades.The disgraced presenter revealed he'd had an affair with a younger male ITV employee. The bubbly mum-of-three's return to presenting duties was confirmed at the end of Friday's episode of This Morning, which was hosted by Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary, with Josie confirmed to fill in as co-host.

Holly Willoughby has arrived at ITV studios ahead of her hotly-anticipated return to This Morning. Holly, 42, will be joined on the famous blue sofa by Josie Gibson on Monday, and is making her first appearance on the popular daytime programme following the controversial exit of her one-time colleague and close friend Phillip Schofield. The mum-of-three was spotted arriving in casual attire, sporting a white t-shirt and a pair of blue jeans.