This Morning fans blast 'weird' tribute to Phillip Schofield that sounded like he was 'dead'

This Morning fans have identified their preferred replacement for Phillip Schofield. Joining Holly Willoughby on presenting duties for the past two days, Craig Doyle's chemistry with the 42 year old was plain for viewers to see, following Josie Gibson's previous stint on camera.

Holly Willoughby on Thursday's show as ITV bosses look for a permanent replacement for Phillip Schofield. Craig has been a relief presenter on the daytime show for a year but it appears many viewers weren't familar with him until now. Several This Morning fans expressed shock to learn that Craig, despite his very youthful looks, is 52.

This Morning’s fans were left floored and said they said they “can’t believe” it after Irish presenter and co-host Craig Doyle revealed that he is 52. Craig has stepped in as Phillip Schofield’s replacement and co-presented This Morning along with Holly Willoughby on Wednesday and Thursday this week. During Thursday’s show, on 8 June, it was revealed that the BT Sport presenter is 52 years old which shocked fans online, with one fan saying he “still looks 30”.

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.

Phillip Schofield 'threw a cue card at This Morning worker' and called him 'thick', a whistleblower has claimed.The claims come amidst weeks of scandal surrounding Phillip, 61, in which rumours of "feud" between him and his former This Morning co-star, Holly Willoughby, led him to quit presenting duties on the show after 21 years, before he sensationally admitted to an affair with a young male colleague on the show. He's also been accused of "toxic" behaviour from other celebrities, such as Eamonn Holmes and Amanda Holden - who previously worked on This Morning, as well as behind-the-scenes employees. Now, a source who allegedly worked on the show in 2017, has accused Phillip of being a "nightmare" as they recalled a particular incident between him and a researcher.

Members of the public have slammed "bully" Eamonn Holmes after the television presenter asked GB News viewers to share any Phillip Schofield 'kiss and tell' stories. Eamonn's plea came following the news of his former ITV colleague's affair with a young male runner on 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.

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.

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.

This Morning fans have heaped praise on "bubbly" Josie Gibson after she supported Holly Willoughby 's return to the hit daytime programme today. The long-running ITV show has been plagued by controversy in recent weeks after veteran presenter Phillip Schofield, 61, stepped down when it emerged he'd had an affair with a younger male ITV employee. Holly, 42, made her much-anticipated return today, 5 June, with an emotional speech that saw her fight back tears as she addressed her one time close friend Phil's shock exit.

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.

Phillip Schofield "will not be watching Holly Willoughby's Monday This Morning return", a friend of the former presenter has claimed. Phillip, 61, stepped down from the show last month, following which he confessed to having had an "unwise but not illegal" affair with a much younger male colleague. After his resignation, it was announced that his former co-star Holly, 42, would be taking an extended half-term break.

Holly Willoughby's return to This Morning was "highly strategised" following the scandal surrounding her former co-presenter Phillip Schofield and his affair with a much younger colleague. After Phillip, 61, stepped down from the show and later resigned from ITV itself, it was announced that Holly, 42, would be taking an extended half-term break.

This Morning editor Martin Frizell was involved in an incredibly bizarre moment during quizzing over the ITV daytime TV show today, Monday, June 5, as a reporter fired a question outside his home. As Martin emerged from his property in London, a Sky News journalist was waiting to ask him whether This Morning had a "toxic work environment".

Seann Walsh has claimed that Phillip Schofield "will never recover" after his This Morning drama, which saw him "lose everything". The 37-year-old comedian likened Phillip’s situation to the one he experienced when he cheated on his then-girlfriend, they have since split, with his Strictly Come Dancing partner Katya Jones.

This Morning editor Martin Frizell has broken his silence regarding the Phillip Schofield scandal as he accused outspoken stars condemning Phil of “settling scores” amid an allegedly “toxic” work environment. Martin made the comments on Saturday, after it was revealed that the Chair of the Culture Committee had accused ITV of “lurching from one disaster to another” in the wake of the scandal.

As ITV continues to bear the brunt of the fallout following Phillip Schofield’ s fall from grace after he admitted to having an affair with a much younger colleague, another prominent part of Phil’s celebrity status that has taken a hit - is his portfolio of brand deals. Throughout the course of his career, Phil was headhunted to front a number of high profile partnerships, selling everything from second hand cars through to craft gins to all corners of the general public.

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.

For many years, Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby were day time television royalty and a popular fixture on ITV's This Morning. However, the show has been shrouded in controversy after rumours of a feud between Phil and Holly and since he admitted to an affair with a younger male colleague while still married, leading him to leave the show. He later resigned from ITV, telling the Daily Mail in a statement: "I am painfully conscious that I have lied to my employers at ITV, to my colleagues and friends, to my agents, to the media and therefore the public and most importantly of all to my family.

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.