This Morning’s Holly and Phil enjoy onscreen hug for the first time in two years

Holly Willoughby seems to be feeling a little better after stepping outside for the first time since it was revealed she had caught Covid. The This Morning star had to quit the ITV show this week and also missed hosting last weekend's Dancing on Ice after coming down with the virus and needing to self-isolate.

Holly Willoughby has been off-air since contracting coronavirus, but on Saturday she thrilled fans when she shared a sun-soaked selfie of herself.WOW: Holly Willoughby's £3m London home will take your breath awayThe This Morning presenter looked as flawless as ever in the photo that she took in her garden as she soaked up the rays of the sun while posing in a white blouse. She rested her head on of her hands, as she closed her eyes for the snap, and she sported a full face of makeup, further highlighting her beauty.

Phil Vickery warmed This Morning viewers' hearts today after he was pulled into a heartwarming group embrace with Phillip Schofield and Josie Gibson to celebrate the hosts were finally allowed to return to the live studio kitchen for the first time in two years.The TV chef, 60, was introducing his 'Pimp My Chips' cooking segment on the popular ITV show when he was interrupted by Phillip Schofield, who said: "Can I just say? This is the first time we've stood in the kitchen for two years!" "So we can do this, can't we?" chef Phil asked before leaning over and throwing an arm around the presenter's shoulder.The show's host, who was joined by Josie Gibson after Holly Willoughby tested positive for Covid-19, beamed with excitement at not having to social distance from his co-stars anymore and replied: "I assume we're allowed to do that!" Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Josie then dragged the pair into a giggling huddle with Phillip Schofield exclaiming: "Group hug!" and chef Phil joking: "We'll all be off next week!" Prior to this, covid-19 restrictions meant that the show's hosts were forced to keep a safe distance away from the studio kitchen, as well as from the guest chefs who joined them to show off their culinary skills.The presenters were becoming used to being perched on the This Morning sofa watching the cooks whip up delicious delicacies from several metres away, with tasters being passed over to them to try.

She is the golden girl of ITV, fronting both This Morning and Dancing on Ice. So it's perhaps unsurprising that ITV bosses were sent into a 'tail spin' when Holly Willoughby revealed she had tested positive for Covid-19 this weekend. "ITV have been really careful to make sure their presenters are working in the most Covid safe was so it's a real blow that Holly tested positive," an ITV source told OK! They said the timing could not have been worse, coming as it did in the wake of Philip Schofield being forced to miss shows when he himself tested positive and Holly's period of absence while she filmed Wim Hof's Superstar Survival with comic Lee Mack.

This Morning viewers were left confused after an emergency tape was shown mid-programme. On Thursday's show, 10 March, the programme all of a sudden jumped to a pre-recorded segment about tree hugging instead of its Guess The Gadget quiz. Viewers quickly took to Twitter to question what happened.

This Morning viewers were left baffled today when the live show suddenly disappeared.

He's better known for showing viewers how to whip up some Italian dishes in the kitchen, running his chain of restaurants and even hosting Family Fortunes.

This Morning viewers got a bit more than they bargained for on the latest edition of the show.

This Morning presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield shared the touching presents that their co-star Alison Hammond had gifted them recently. A short film of Alison, 47, in Portugal exploring the local cuisine and wine aired on the hit ITV morning show, before it cut back to the co-hosts in the studio.

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were left in stitches as This Morning was interrupted by a barking dog on Wednesday 2 March.This Morning hosts Holly, 41, and 59 year old Phillip were seen chatting with journalist Tom Swarbrick and Camilla Tominey as they discussed the latest developments in Ukraine. Hosts Holly and Phil spoke with Tom, who appeared on the ITV daytime show via video link from his home.The group discussed the serious topic of the Ukraine and Russia war after resident Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered an emotional plea to the European parliament after Ukraine’s membership application.

Outlander star Sam Heughan had This Morning hosts Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby in stitches after offering a piece of advice when speaking about his hit show Outlander.

Outlander star Sam Heughan reckons his friendship with co-star Caitriona Balfe is "much like" This Morning's Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.

Former This Morning presenter Ruth Langsford’s salary has been unearthed, making her the top earner on daytime TV.The Loose Women host lost her spot on the ITV breakfast show with hubby Eamonn Holmes last year.The popular TV couple’s Friday slot was taken over by Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary, but none of the This Morning hosts get paid nearly as much as Ruth. New accounts show that Ruth’s eye-watering pay check almost outshines Holly and Phil put together! According to tax records for her personal limited company, Hey Ho Ltd, the veteran broadcaster earned £2,092,863 last year. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.