Alison Hammond issues apology before tears on This Morning over secret struggle after Holly Willoughby addresses 'fake' friendship claims

This Morning viewers were left fuming about a 'rule' placed during one particular moment in the show as Holly Willoughby confirmed a 'break' for the popular segment. The presenter was back fronting the ITV daytime show on Thursday (June 22) alongside Dermot O'Leary.

Former This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield was spotted earlier today for the first time in a month, as he broke cover to visit his mother for her birthday.The 61-year-old ex-ITV star was axed from the channel last month after admitting to having had an affair with a younger co-worker on the set of the much-loved daytime show. But father-of-two Phillip was today photographed in Cornwall, appearing grim-faced and down-trodden.

Alison Hammond was showered with support from fans as she broke her period of social media silence to reveal she had taken on a 'new job' away from This Morning. The presenter has been quiet on her social media platforms since the daytime show was embroiled in the scandal involving former host Phillip Schofield.

Vanessa Feltz has admitted she's devastated about Phillip Schofield's sensational exit from This Morning and affair confession.

Alison Hammond issued an apology on This Morning on Friday after discovering a big mistake she had been making on social media.

Ruth Langsford has hit back at claims she is 'feuding' with her Loose Women co-star Coleen Nolan.The 63 year old presenter has already found herself embroiled in the drama surrounding This Morning - after her husband Eamonn Holmes publicly criticised Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield following the latter’s departure from the show. And earlier this week, ITV viewers accused Ruth of snubbing Holly during a live link between This Morning and Loose Women. Now, during an episode of Loose Women, Ruth addressed claims of tensions with fellow panellist Coleen, 58.

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

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".

Dermot O’Leary has paid a heartfelt tribute to his This Morning co-host Alison Hammond and the entire show production team after taking the lead with presenting in the wake of Phillip Schofield’s departure last week. Dermot and Alison stepped into the limelight to take on the presenting duties previously held by Phil and co-host Holly Willoughby this week, after Phillip resigned from the show after admitting he had engaged in an affair with a much younger colleague.

While presenting This Morning, Alison Hammond was in tears as she broke her silence on Phillip Schofield’s first TV interview since he left ITV. Schofield quit the broadcaster after he admitted having an affair with a colleague.

This Morning host Alison Hammond broke down in tears on Friday's show as she addressed Phillip Schofield's affair with a much younger colleague.

Philip Schofield has slammed accusations of 'toxicity' at This Morning, and strenuously denied he is a bully, following his affair revelations.The show’s former resident doctor, Dr Ranj Singh, hit out at a “toxic” culture at the flagship ITV daytime show, saying he raised concerns about “bullying and discrimination” two years ago when he worked there – and afterwards felt like he was “managed out” for whistleblowing. Former This Morning presenter Eamon Holmes also told GB News this week that "the toxicity is you", referring to Phillip, and criticising his "controlling, coercive behaviour." In a letter on Wednesday, ITV boss Dame Carolyn McCall said that an external review conducted following a complaint made by Dr Ranj found “no evidence of bullying or discrimination”.

Phillip Schofield is reportedly selling his lavish £1million flat, where he used to have secret trysts with the much younger man with whom he had an affair.The former This Morning star currently owns the property with his wife Stephanie, and has reportedly put it on the market for £1.2million, which is the same price they paid to purchase the penthouse in 2012.The flat is thought to be the same one referenced by Eamonn Holmes in his bombshell GB News interview in which he accused ITV of covering-up the affair. Speaking to Dan Wotton, Eamonn said that Phillip and his lover would have “playtime” on Thursdays when they “hit the town” and “stay overnight” together.

ITV tonight launch an external inquiry into Phillip Schofield's relationship with a much younger colleague in an attempt to save embattled This Morning. In a humiliating climbdown, the channel told its employees, following a crisis staff meeting, that it has begun a review, which will be led by a barrister as the pressure mounts for the bosses to tell what they knew and when about the affair.

Holly Willoughby has been in the spotlight this week due to the ongoing reports of a 'feud' at This Morning.

Eamonn Holmes has blasted Holly Willoughby for ‘using’ Alison Hammond as her ‘best friend’ in another fresh blow to the culture at This Morning. The 63-year-old made the sensational remarks during a bombshell interview with GB News, during which he also addressed Phillip Schofield’s affair with a much younger man who worked for the ITV daytime show. After claiming the environment was ‘toxic’ on This Morning, Holmes levelled further accusations at presenters Holly, 42, and Alison, 48, claiming their friendship is a sham and ‘wouldn’t have happened two years ago.

Given that Beyonce is one of the biggest musical stars of all time, there's no surprise that she counts some of the world's biggest celebrities as fans. And the celebs turned out in their droves to watch her in concert in London on Monday as she brought her epic Renaissance tour to the UK. Kardashian-Jenner matriarch and 'momager' Kris Jenner, 67, was seen rubbing shoulders with the likes of supermodel Naomi Campbell, Beyonce's husband, Jay Z, 53, and even This Morning's Alison Hammond, 48, as she attended the concert.

This Morning presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary appeared to address claims that the atmosphere on This Morning is "toxic" as they presented the show today. Today the show made its return for the first time since "toxic" claims were made and was hosted by Alison and Dermot as they stand in for Holly Willoughby during her half-term break and following the bombshell exit of Phillip Schofield last weekend.

Holly Willoughby has spoken out after Phillip Schofield admitted to having an affair with a 'much younger' ITV employee and then lying about it. In an Instagram post on Saturday, May 27, Phil's former This Morning co-star said she had previously asked him 'directly' if reports of the relationship were true.

Alison Hammond is reportedly set for a pay rise from This Morning as she moves up the ranks following the departure of co-star Phillip Schofield, who stepped down from the show earlier this month.The fan-favourite presenter, who reportedly put her £700,000 home up for sale last Thursday, is thought to have a net worth of at least £1M and has been on the show for over ten years, with speculation that she'll be spending even more time in the studio in the coming months. It was reported last year that she takes home a salary of £600k for her role on the show.  With sources claiming that she is 'incredibly in demand', one insider told The Sun: "It’s looking highly likely she will be asked to do more days a week on This Morning — and therefore she will be spending more time in London.” OK! has contacted ITV and representatives of Alison Hammond for comment.