Holly Willoughby announces break from This Morning as Phillip quits

TalkTV host Piers Morgan weighed in on the latest updates in the Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby saga on Monday night, claiming that the latter was in an "impossible position" as she returned to work today (5 June). Holly, 42, had been absent from This Morning since her former co-worker Phillip, 61, stepped down after 21 years with immediate effect last month.

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.

Amanda Holden was left giggling live on air as she appeared to mock Holly Willoughby's statement on Phillip Schofield while also mimicking her look. The Britain's Got Talent judge returned to her Heart Breakfast show on Tuesday (June 6) for the first time since Holly made her This Morning comeback.

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.

Holly Willoughby will return on Monday to present This Morning alongside Josie Gibson, it emerged today.  The news was revealed during the last moments of today's episode by stand-in host Alison Hammond, who said: 'Holly will be back on Monday with Josie. ' Gibson, 38, has appeared regularly on the show since 2019 and guest presented several episodes.

This Morning's Holly Willoughby was on holiday in Portugal when she discovered a barrister had been appointed to investigate Phillip Schofield's affair with a young ITV co-worker.

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.

Eamonn Holmes has claimed that one sentence about Covid-19 got him sacked from This Morning after 15 years of presenting the show on Fridays alongside his wife, Ruth Langsford. The 63 year old, who now presents the GB News breakfast show, appeared on GB News' Dan Wootton Tonight for a bombshell interview in which he blasted Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby and ITV itself, amidst ongoing talk of a "toxic" culture at the broadcasting channel.

Holly Willoughby has presented This Morning for 13 years, becoming a popular daytime television host after starting out on children's television. She is currently at the centre of furore sparked after her co-host Phillip Schofield admitted to an affair with a younger man while married to his wife and he departed the daytime show.

Eamonn Holmes has taken aim at Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield for appearing to present This Morning ‘drunk’ after the National Television Awards. The pair had turned up in 2016 after that year’s ceremonies still dressed in the same clothes as the night before and were unusually giddy.

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.

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby are missing from one of This Morning's social media pages. Schofield announced he was stepping down from ITV after admitting to having an affair with a younger male colleague.

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.

Holly Willoughby has broken her silence during her break from This Morning, after her former co-star Phillip Schofield's dramatic exit from the show. Phillip, 61, left the programme "with immediate effect" last Saturday, after weeks of rumours of a "feud" with Holly, 42, who went on an early break amidst the furore.

This Morning has been a very different place over the last few days after Phillip Schofield announced that he was leaving the show he had hosted for 21 years. But now, details have emerged of his return to TV for the first time since his exit from ITV1's flagship daytime programme.

Holly Willoughby stunned fans as she posed in a flattering powder pink Marks and Spencer suit which she says is 'perfect' for warm Summer evenings. The 42-year-old presenter is taking a break away from ITV's This Morning after co-host Phillip Schofield sensationally 'stepped away' from the show for good on Sunday.

Holly Willoughby is keen to "revamp This Morning with someone new" after co-star Phillip Schofield sensationally quit this show this weekend, a source has told OK!. This comes amid mounting speculation from fans regarding who will replace him.

Eamonn Holmes has broken his silence after Phillip Schofield announced he was stepping down from This Morning after 21 years on Saturday. Earlier this week, former This Morning presenter Eamonn, 63, branded Holly Willoughby and Phillip, 61, as "actors" in scathing comments as he discussed their reported "feud" - prior to Phil's exit. And on Saturday night, just hours after Phillip announced he was stepping down from This Morning, Eamonn, who used to host the ITV show with wife Ruth Langsford, broke his silence on social media.

Rylan Clark has announced he is taking a break from his radio show, just as he becomes one of the favourites to take over Phillip Schofield on This Morning. The TV and radio star is no stranger to the ITV daytime show having spent a significant time at the helm.

Fresh from presenting at the Eurovision Song Contest last weekend, Rylan Clark has officially announced he will be taking a break from his day job presenting his BBC 2 radio for a “fair few weeks.” The announcement came shortly after it was revealed that Phillip Schofield had sensationally quit his role as a presenter on This Morning after 21 years of delighting audiences with his laid back presenting style. Although no news has yet been shared about which star will take over from Phil, several names have been floated as a potential replacement, including Rylan himself.