Former This Morning star Dr Ranj Singh breaks silence on 'toxic' show culture

“We do not recognise a toxic culture at This Morning,” ITV boss Carolyn McCall has said bullishly during her committee hearing on the Phillip Schofield affair.

Vanessa Feltz has spoken out in Holly Willoughby's defence for the first time following the Phillip Schofield scandal that has engulfed his former co-star and friend as well as This Morning.

Holly Willoughby last week as a supporting figure as she addressed the scandal around Philip Schofield's departure from the programme. A TV source told The Sun: “I’m A Celeb producers have begun negotiations with Josie’s team to try and lure her with a £100,000 contract. Talks are at an advanced stage.

This Morning star Josie Gibson could be in the running to become a campmate on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, it has been reported.The bubbly character, who has become hugely popular with ITV fans, is said to be in "advanced talks" to appear on the hit ITV show with a potential payment of £100,000, a source claims. The 38 year old from Bristol most recently joined Holly Willoughby on the sofa this week to co-host This Morning after Phillip Schofield's departure.

Dr Ranj Singh was all smiles as he was spotted out in public for the first time since slamming the ‘toxic’ culture at This Morning. The 43 year old resident doctor, who worked on the show alongside Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby from 2016 to 2021, stepped out for the opening of Gaucho Covent Garden in London on Thursday. Ranj cut a relaxed figure dressed all in black - including a striking shirt that featured two zips running from his waist to each shoulder.

This Morning star Josie Gibson is following in Holly Willoughby’s fashion icon footsteps after fans demand details of her gorgeous green midi dress that she wore to co-host the breakfast show. Josie joined Holly Willoughby this week to present the daytime ITV show, and fans couldn’t get enough of her outfits, particularly a green midi dress she wore on Tuesday’s episode that was revealed to be from & Other Stories, and fans of the outfit are in luck – it’s currently in the sale.

ITV staff are said to be "petrified" to speak out about the "toxic environment" at This Morning.The morning show has been embroiled in scandal recently following former presenter Phillip Schofield's departure, and subsequent confession to having had an affair with a much younger colleague. Since Phil's confession, a number of people who have previously worked on the show have claimed there is a "toxicity" on set.

Vanessa Feltz has slammed former stars of This Morning who have publicly criticised the show, as she said they have an "aggrieved, grudging malice".The 61 year old, who has often appeared on This Morning over the years, either as an agony aunt or as part of a discussion panel, has spoken out after ex-This Morning contributors, such as Eamonn Holmes and Dr Ranj Singh, aired their grievances about the show.They, themselves, spoke out after rumours of a feud between show hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield led to him sensationally quitting after 21 years of fronting it, before releasing a statement admitting to an affair with a young male colleague during his time on This Morning. Eamonn Holmes, who used to present on a Friday alongside his wife Ruth Langsford, did an interview with GB News where he blasted Phillip, Holly, and the programme, whilst Dr Ranj spoke of a "toxic" environment at ITV's flagship daytime TV show.

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 will make her much anticipated return to This Morning today, Monday 5 June, following former co-presenter and friend Phillip Schofield's controversial exit. Holly, 42, will be joined by Josie Gibson and resumes her position on the famed blue sofa after an extended half-term break amid the shock departure of Phil, 61, who left the show after being at the helm for over two decades.The disgraced presenter revealed he'd had an affair with a younger male ITV employee. The bubbly mum-of-three's return to presenting duties was confirmed at the end of Friday's episode of This Morning, which was hosted by Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary, with Josie confirmed to fill in as co-host.

Martin Frizell's response to questions about a "toxic" work environment on This Morning has been branded "extremely ill-judged" by an ITV boss. The editor and producer, 64, fielded questions about the controversial daytime programme and opted to discuss his opinion on aubergines in answer to some of the queries.

This Morning editor Martin Frizell has broken his silence regarding the Phillip Schofield scandal as he accused outspoken stars condemning Phil of “settling scores” amid an allegedly “toxic” work environment. Martin made the comments on Saturday, after it was revealed that the Chair of the Culture Committee had accused ITV of “lurching from one disaster to another” in the wake of the scandal.

Josie Gibson has broken her silence after she was announced as Phillip Schofield’s replacement following him admitting to an affair with a younger man and quitting the show. Josie, 38, was announced to replace Phil as co-host of the daytime show alongside Holly Willoughby, who will be back on the programme on Monday 5 June after a short break.The news was announced at the end of Friday’s episode, as Alison Hammond said: “Holly will be back on Monday with Josie." This will not be Josie’s first time on the show as she has appeared as a guest on several occasions and even guest presented in the past.

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”.

Kerry Katona has called for better aftercare for guests on This Morning, following her infamous car crash interview in 2008. Discussing on GB News the infamous interview with Phillip Schofield and Fern Britton, she has opened up about how she felt betrayed and "suicidal" during the backlash that followed. Speaking from her bed whilst on tour, with her sleeping children by her side, the star opened up to her 816k fans on Instagram, wiping away tears as she did.

Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary were caught off-guard in a hilarious moment today on This Morning when Lorraine's Ranvir Singh cut to them before they were ready. Finishing the previous segment, which saw Tyler West eating a rather bizarre pickle, Ranvir said: "And I've got a gift for Alison and Dermot, it's wet feet pickles." However, rather than responding to Ranvir, Dermot was stood up asking someone called Victoria for some water, while Alison was sat on the sofa scrolling through her phone.The awkward situation led to Ranvir announcing: "We're on you" as Alison quickly put her phone away, before Ranvir asked: "Hello.

Phillip Schofield quit ITV and admitted having an affair with a younger colleague, after earlier stepping down from This Morning.The presenter, 61, faced a number of controversies before leaving the ITV talk show on May 20 after more than 20 years. Headlines reported on a rift with long-time co-host Holly Willoughby, his brother’s sex abuse trial and the furore over his visit to the late Queen’s lying in state.

Former This Morning star Dr Ranj Singh has issued a further statement amid the ongoing controversy surrounding his ex co-star Phillip Schofield. It comes on the back of a photo of himself with Phillip's former lover resurfacing online.

Phillip Schofield’s colleague has reportedly denied that ITV bosses quizzed him over his relationship with the presenter, despite ITV bosses revealing that the affair was “repeatedly denied”. Phillip confirmed his affair last Friday when he admitted that he had an “on-off consensual relationship” with a "much younger" male runner and said it was "not wise but not illegal".

Back in February 2020, Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes, the married couple who on Fridays presented long-running British morning magazine show This Morning, were the first to hug co-presenter Phillip Schofield live on air after he came out as gay to viewers, with the support of his co-presenter Holly Willoughby, all pictured.