Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford are set to be interviewed in the ITV Phillip Schofield probe after the GB News presenter branded the situation a 'cover up'.
13.08.2023 - 20:05 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Holly Willoughby is believed to have been offered a huge pay increase from ITV following the Phillip Schofield scandal.
Phillip, 61, quit This Morning after reports surfaced about his crumbling friendship with Holly , 42, and he later severed ties with ITV completely after admitting to an affair with a much younger male colleague. The doting mother of three, who reportedly earns a salary of approximately £700,000, will be the only main host on This Morning joined by a rotating cast of presenters.
Holly is set to return to This Morning on September 4 alongside Alison Hammond, and has reportedly signed a £1million contract. According to a TV insider, ITV bosses are keen to revamp This Morning and have Holly as the show's 'crown jewel'.
An insider told The Sun: “Holly is at the heart of the show’s future and success and ITV execs want her to steer a steady ship out of a rocky year. It’ll be a strong start with Alison, kicking off as a dream team.
“Holly’s pay deal is up for negotiation in a few months so they are putting together a lucrative package that will reflect her added responsibility without Phil, and they are prepared to go up to £1million a year.”
The source added: “They are giving the show a massive push with really positive, fun stories, nothing dark or depressing. Producers will splash the cash on showbiz guests, and exclusive human interest stories.
“Viewers can expect lots of glitz and glamour. But Holly will definitely be the jewel in their crown.”
The publication added that ITV chiefs are investing £250,000 to kickstart the relaunch, combining big-name guests with added glamour and lucrative giveaways. There are also reports that Gok Wan will be hosting his own glam segment on the show, travelling across
Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford are set to be interviewed in the ITV Phillip Schofield probe after the GB News presenter branded the situation a 'cover up'.
ITV's internal investigation into the Phillip Schofield fiasco, led by Jane Mulcahy KC, is yet to hear from Eamonn Holmes and his wife Ruth Langsford. During the period of his resignation from the broadcaster this year, it was brought to light that Phillip, 61, had engaged in an affair with one of his young This Morning colleagues while still married to Stephanie Lowe.
Phillip Schofield is contemplating writing a second memoir following 2020's bestseller Life's What You Make It.The 61 year old has endured something of a cursed year after his brother's child sex offences and the extramarital affair that contributed to him leaving ITV, but the presenter may reportedly tell all in a brand-new book, having been approached by publishing house Hodder & Stoughton. A source for The Mirror revealed: "Phil has had several approaches by book publishers - including Hodder & Stoughton - about a new memoir, in which he talks more fully about This Morning, Holly [Willoughby], and how his career at ITV imploded.
This Morning's Holly Willoughby has "fully complied and co-operated" with an independent inquiry into the affair scandal surrounding her ex-colleague Phillip Schofield. Back towards the end of May, Phillip, 61, publicly confessed to engaging in an "unwise but not illegal" extramarital relationship with a much younger work colleague, who has remained anonymous, and the repercussions are still being felt around the ITV corridors today.
Phillip Schofield is said to be considering signing a deal to write a tell-all book about his ITV exit. The former This Morning presenter, 61, has been approached by a leading book publisher and had an informal chat about what a deal could look like, The Mirror reports.
This Morning host Holly Willoughby has now spoken to the lawyer that is heading the independent inquiry into the Phillip Schofield scandal. Pals of Holly's have noted that "she has nothing to hide" amid the review fronted by Jane Mulcahy KC.
Holly Willoughby is returning to This Morning earlier than anticipated as she is set to be interviewed by her co-stars.
Holly Willoughby's acting skills will be put under the spotlight this weekend, as the presenter makes her TV drama debut.
Holly Willoughby is set to return to This Morning in a matter of weeks following her extended summer break in the wake of the Phillip Schofield scandal.
Holly Willoughby will be seen in a different light this week as she makes her acting debut on an ITV drama. Viewers are used to seeing Holly, 42, front This Morning alongside several co-hosts including Josie Gibson, Craig Doyle and Alison Hammond since Phillip Schofield stepped down from the programme earlier this year.
Holly Willoughby will be making a cameo in an upcoming episode of the long-running murder mystery Midsomer Murders. A first look at Holly's stint on the show was shown during Wednesday's Good Morning Britain, when hosts Kate Garraway and Richard Madeley were joined by the show's star Neil Dudgeon, who plays DCI John Barnaby.
Molly-Mae Hague reportedly has plans to rival Holly Willoughby and Kourtney Kardashian as the 24-year-old is set to launch her own lifestyle brand. The former Love Island's star new business ventures comes just weeks after her shock announcement that she had decided to part ways with fast fashion giant Pretty Little Thing.
Holly Willoughby is leaning on her husband Dan Baldwin 'more than ever' after the last few tough months.
In the last few months, three high-profile TV presenters have been entangled in scandals, and many fans have been left wondering if they will returns to screens again.
Holly Willoughby has enjoyed years at the top of the National Television Awards food chain alongside her former co-host Philip Schofield - but the pair have both been snubbed in a 2023 twist. Famed in previous years for being daytime show This Morning's golden couple and making it to the Best TV Presenter category numerous times, the former duo have been replaced by fan favourite Alison Hammond, who is representing the ITV show this year.The fall from grace comes as Holly, 42, has been left flying solo after Phil's departure from ITV, following a bout of scandal and feud rumours between the pair.
Holly Willoughby has been 'snubbed' for her This Morning co-star as the shortlist for the National Television Awards has been revealed. It's not long now until the biggest names of the small screen battle it out for a range of prizes at the annual bash.
The National Television Awards 2023 nominations have been revealed and various names are up for their first award at the O2 arena in September.
ITV's This Morning has been nominated for a National Television Award despite the controversy surrounding the show's former presenter Phillip Schofield. The 61-year-old resigned from ITV and left his talent agency after it was discovered he had been in a relationship with a younger male colleague at the show.
This Morning has been nominated for best daytime show at the National Television Awards 2023 despite the furore over the Phillip Schofield affair. Phillip, 61, resigned from ITV and was dropped by his talent agency YMU in May after admitting to an “unwise but not illegal” relationship with a younger male colleague on the show.
Holly Willoughby is reportedly set to receive a 'huge pay rise' from This Morning, which is set to be about to net her '£1million'. According to MailOnline, Holly, 42, is set to get a £300,000 increase on her current £700k salary, as she steers This Morning to a brighter future, with a rotating roster of presenters, including Josie Gibson.