This Morning's Phillip Schofield quits ITV show 'immediately' amid Holly Willoughby feud

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.

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.

Former This Morning host Phillip Schofield has made a heartfelt apology to his co-star Holly Willoughby as he candidly admitted how much he regrets lying to his friend of 14 years about an affair he had with a younger This Morning staff member.The news first broke last week that Phil had engaged in an affair with a much younger staff member who worked as a runner on the ITV morning show, something which is said to have blindsided co-star Holly, who had been unaware of the relationship. However, due to her close friendship with Phil, many members of the public have been quick to wrongly presume that she knew about the affair and had helped Phil to conceal it, something which he confirmed in an interview with The Sun, is incorrect. He told the publication: “I’ve lost my best friend.

Disgraced TV star Phillip Schofield has finally spilled the beans on why he and co-star Holly Willoughby are no longer friends, as he gave his first interview since the news of his affair with a younger ITV employee broke. The former This Morning star was dropped from ITV last week, after Phillip confessed that he had previously been embroiled in an affair with a young runner on the show - a relationship he repeatedly denied when questioned by ITV.

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.

As questions continue to be asked following Phillip Schofield resigning from ITV and admitting to an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a younger male colleague, we take a look at the key players at the broadcaster along with former This Morning presenters. Dame Carolyn McCall Dame Carolyn became ITV’s first female chief executive when she joined in 2018.

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

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.

ITV has insisted This Morning will return amid reports the show could be axed after Phillip Schofield quit.

Following Phillip Schofield's bombshell statement announcing his departure from ITV yesterday after an affair with a younger colleague, celebrities have been sharing their thoughts regarding the admission. In the lengthy statement, Phillip announced his decision to step down from planned presenting duties at the British Soap Awards and said while the affair wasn't "illegal" it was "unwise." He also resigned from ITV altogether, while thanking them for "the amazing opportunities" they've given him. Former Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan was shocked at the new revelations and shared the news on Twitter.

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.

Holly Willoughby has broken her social media hiatus after days of staying off platforms amid the Phillip Schofield scandal.

Alison Hammond reportedly put her £700,000 home up for sale last Thursday – the last day Phillip Schofield hosted This Morning, before he announced he was leaving the show with “immediate” effect. ITV presenting veteran Phil, 61, called it quits last weekend - after 21 years of fronting the hit morning show, as reports of a "feud" with his co-host Holly Willoughby, 42, raged on. Since his exit, bubbly Alison, 48, has presented the show alongside co-host Dermot O'Leary, 49, - who usually hosts with her each Friday - and Craig Doyle, 52.

With This Morning's presenting line-up having been thrown into chaos, there's bound to be a few slip-ups – and Alison Hammond had a blunder today when introducing regular Kat Farmer.The TV host accidentally called This Morning's fashion presenter by the wrong name when teasing her upcoming segment before apologising for the mistake. After referring to Kat as "Kate" at the start of the show, Kat made the blunder of saying she'd be on at 12:45pm instead of 11:45pm before quickly correcting herself, with Alison saying: "Oh we're all over the place!" She then turned to co-host Dermot O'Leary and asked: "Did I call her Kate?" to which he responded: "I think you did." "I'm sorry Kat, I do apologise, I do apologise," she added, with Kat joking: "You threw me!" "11:45, 12:45, you name it, she'll be here," Dermot said as the three presenters laughed off moment.

Holly Willoughby was nowhere to be seen as This Morning returned to screens. The ITV daytime show was back on Monday (May 22) for the first time since it was announced that Phillip had sensationally quit This Morning after 20 years.

Eamonn Holmes has returned to TV screens for the first time since Phillip Schofield quit This Morning. The GB News Presenter, who previously presented the ITV show alongside his wife Ruth Langsford, appeared on tonight's episode of The Chase Celebrity Special alongside actor Danny John-Jones, radio presenter Yinka Bokinni and Olympian Tom Bosworth. The special was, as always, hosted by Bradley Walsh – who is one of the frontrunners to replace Phillip on the daytime programme.

Kim Woodburn has launched a scathing attack on Holly Willoughby, saying that she hopes she follows in Phillip Schofield's footsteps after he announced he was quitting This Morning.The 61-year-old confirmed on Saturday that he would not be returning to the hit ITV1 daytime programme and that he had already hosted his last show. Former Celebrity Big Brother star Kim, 81, has now announced her glee at Phillip stepping down – but hopes that 42-year-old Holly isn't too far behind. Speaking shortly after Phillip's sensational announcement, Kim said: "I think he realises his position is untenable.

Phillip Schofield‘s time on This Morning has come to an end.

TV and radio star Amanda Holden appeared to have fired a shot at Phillip Schofield after he announced that he has officially left This Morning earlier today. After hosting the hit show since 2002, Phillip, 61, announced via a statement to his social media that he was leaving the daytime show with “immediate effect”. Amanda, 52, who is also part of the ITV family being a fellow panellist on Britain’s Got Talent, posted a "cryptic" post to Instagram following Phil’s announcement and fans reckon it is a dig at Phil.

ITV programme had 'become the story', following rumours of a feud between him and Holly Willoughby. He said he had always 'done his best to be honourable and kind', but 'ITV has decided the current situation can't go on'. As a result, he has agreed to step down with immediate effect.