Body language expert addresses 'nervous' Holly Willoughby and 'stoic' Phillip Schofield's This Morning appearance since 'rift' claims

A body language expert has said that Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond showed 'sadness' in their 'genuine tribute' to Phillip Schofield. The hosting duo were seen fronting This Morning on Monday (May 22) in a change from their usual Friday slow.

Phillip Schofield has 'broken his silence' following his This Morning exit as he responded to a post from a now-former co-star. ITV announced on Saturday (May 20) that Phillip had sensationally quit This Morning after 20 years.

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.

Family Fortunes viewers couldn't help but comment when Gino D'Acampo suffered an 'awkward' moment on the pre-recorded programme. Those tuning in to the quiz show on Sunday night (May 21) were left squirming when - in a poorly timed question about This Morning - former host Phillip Schofield was one of the answers.

Eamonn Holmes has taken a fresh swipe at his former This Morning co-stars as he appeared on GB News for the first time since it was confirmed that Phillip Schofield had quit This Morning. Joining Isabel Webster on their breakfast show, the veteran presenter made a barbed comment about Phillip and Holly Willoughby as their 14-year partnership came to a shock end.

Eamonn Holmes was seen making an unexpected return to ITV just 24 hours after he seemingly made a dig at his former This Morning colleague. The presenter said on Saturday (May 20) that his 'good' day ended with a 'smacker' as he broke his silence for the first time since it was announced that Phillip Schofield is 'stepping back' from This Morning.

Phillip Schofield announced he is stepping down from hosting ITV's This Morning this weekend. It comes after recent reports that a rift has formed between him and his long-time co-host Holly Willoughby.

ITV has confirmed who will present This Morning on Monday (May 22) after Phillip Schofield's departure from the show.

Speculation is mounting over who will replace Phillip Schofield as presenter of This Morning after he sensationally quit the show. Schofield, who was born in Oldham, yesterday revealed he was leaving the ITV programme after 20 years.

Amanda Holden has cryptically shared a post to social media minutes after it was revealed that Phillip Schofield has quit This Morning. ITV announced on Saturday (May 20) that after 20 years fronting the daytime show, the veteran presenter had made the decision to 'step back'.

Holly Willoughby has shared her own statement after it was confirmed that Phillip Schofield has left This Morning. It was announced on Saturday (May 20) that the 61-year-old presenter has decided to 'step back' from the ITV daytime show after 20 years on the famous sofa.

Phillip Schofield has quit This Morning - and has already presented his last show. After more than 20 years on the This Morning sofa, the veteran TV presenter has stepped back from the ITV daytime show having presented his last episode on Thursday, May 18.

Alison Hammond was heard joking about being 'replaced' on This Morning amid the ongoing claims of a 'rift' behind the scenes between Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield. The presenter was back at the helm of the programme on Friday (May 19) alongside Dermot O'Leary.

This Morning viewers wondered what was going on as they tuned into the latest episode to find that Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield had been 'replaced'. All eyes have been on the duo this week as they put on a united front on-screen despite claims of a 'rift' when the cameras stop rolling.

Holly Willoughby appears to have found a new partner as she gushed over a 'special moment' on social media after 'leaving' Phillip Scofield on This Morning. The presenting duo were back at the helm of the ITV daytime show on Wednesday (May 17) amid claims of a 'rift' behind the scenes.

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.

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

Holly Willoughby has been flooded with support from her loyal fans as she sparks 'concern' on This Morning. The TV presenter is putting on a united front with Phillip Schofield on the ITV daytime show despite claims of a 'rift' behind-the-scenes.

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.