This Morning viewers ask if they're 'hallucinating' over 'erotic' show opener with Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield

Holly Willoughby was pictured beaming after leaving This Morning early today (May 17) to meet King Charles III. The TV host, 42, made a quick dash from the ITV studios to head to an event at Buckingham Palace, as her co-host Phillip Schofield was left to present the remainder of the programme alone.

Phillip Schofield was left cutting a lonely figure as he was left to 'hold the fort' on This Morning. Before the ITV daytime show was back on air on Wednesday (May 17), Holly Willoughby confirmed that she would be taking early leave from the show.

Holly Willoughby has disappeared from today's This Morning, leaving co-host Phillip Schofield to present the last segment of the show alone. Earlier in the show, Holly, 42, shared that she would be leaving the ITV studio at 12pm, half an hour before the show finishes, in order to head to Buckingham Palace, where she will be joining King Charles to congratulate the winners of the Prince's Trust Awards.The annual event recognises young people who have succeeded against the odds, improved their chances in life and had a positive impact on their local community.

Fans of This Morning were left cringing after an ironic moment on the show.

Lorraine Kelly has broken her silence in 'rift' claims between Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby. The presenter crossed over the pair live in the This Morning studio on Monday (May 15) as they appeared on screen for the first time since reports suggested the daytime show's hosts are 'barely speaking' behind the scenes.

Fans think Fern Britton has reignited her former 'feud' with Phillip Schofield after revealing her 'unexpected' call from a fellow former This Morning co-star. The presenter teased fans as she revealed she’s had the "loveliest catch up" with Eamonn Holmes.

This Morning viewers were left using the same one word to describe Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield's first appearance on TV since the latter issued a statement on their relationship following 'rift' claims.

A body language expert has kept a close eye on Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield as they made their first appearance together on TV since claims of a 'rift'. The presenting duo were back fronting This Morning as normal on Monday (May 15) despite claims the pair are not getting on behind the scenes.

Holly Willoughby returned to social media on Monday morning (May 15) ahead of her planned appearance on This Morning. ITV confirmed that she and Phillip Schofield will kick off the week on the daytime show despite the pair reportedly being in crisis behind the scenes.

Phillip Schofield cut a glum figure as he was seen leaving his home early this morning, Monday 15 May, ahead of his on-screen reunion with Holly Willoughby.The pair have hosted This Morning together for several years and, while they've long been a staple of British television, the presenting duo have been rocked with "feud" reports of late. Phillip, 61, address the matter directly in a public statement that's said to have "blindsided" best pal Holly, where he called the mum-of-three his "rock".

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were the brunt of the joke at tonight's BAFTA TV Awards, as Queuegate got another mention. As co-hosts Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan gave a shoutout to Imelda Staunton, the former quipped: "She's nominated for her performance in The Crown... apparently Phil and Holly got to watch that a couple of days before everybody else!" Letting out a laugh, Ranganathan, 45, said: "Little bit of edge for you early doors! How d'ya like that?" as Beckett, 37, noted "all the ITV guys" trying to keep a straight face.

Holly Willoughby reportedly "wants Phillip Schofield gone" from This Morning as their once-close friendship is rumoured to have hit the rocks.Talk of a rift between the pair emerged this week, with Phillip, 61, going on to release a statement, which is said to have left Holly, 42, "blindsided" as she had no idea he was going to do so. Now, a This Morning insider has told The Sun on Sunday the pair's working relationship has broken down irretrievably and “Holly just wants Phil gone.” The couple have been one of Britain’s best-known double acts for years but they have had a rocky year, with several dramas including Queue-gate scandal after the Queen’s death and Phillip’s brother being convicted for sexually abusing a minor.

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield have 'vanished' from their usual appearance in a This Morning promo after a statement was issued addressing their 'feud'. Claims have been made that the pair are 'barely speaking' behind the scenes of the ITV daytime show.

Just one week on since the formal Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Buckingham Palace has officially released two new photos to commemorate the historic occasion.The images, which were perfectly captured by photographer Hugo Burnand featured both the monarch and his wife as they posed for photographs in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace. In the first image shared by the palace, the King could be seen seated alongside the two future Kings of the UK, Prince William and his son Prince George.

This Morning viewers have claimed that Penny Mordaunt appeared 'horrified' when she was given an unexpected comparison by Alison Hammond. The Tory MP appeared on This Morning on Friday (May 12) after she appeared to steal all the attention at the King's Coronation last weekend.

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield’s TV double-act appears to be coming to an end - but who do YOU think should replace the golden couple on This Morning? Despite the duo putting on a united front on the ITV breakfast show, rumours have surfaced suggesting the close pals’ friendship has become strained. In response to the allegations, Phillip released a statement that addressed claims about the pair “barely speaking” off camera and that their rumoured issues have been going on “for some time”.The host shared: “We’re the best of friends – as always, she is an incredible support on screen, behind the scenes and on the phone.

TV star Stephen Mulhern threatened to walk off This Morning when presenters Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield made a dig at him. Stephen is known for appearing alongside Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly on their show Saturday Night Takeaway, as well as on other ITV shows including In For A Penny.

Holly Willoughby has stunned fans with yet another of her daily outfits as she appeared on ITV’s This Morning alongside co-star Phillip Schofield. The 42-year-old looked ‘stunning as always’ in a blue-toned floral midi dress as the weather warms up across the UK.

Holly Willoughby has been seen stripping off in her latest social media video. But it wasn't for a relaxing bath or a dip in a sun-soaked swimming pool in an exotic location.

A new era! King Charles III’s official coronation has concluded with members of the royal family greeting the public from the Buckingham Palace balcony.