Phillip Schofield 'threw a cue card at This Morning worker' and called him 'thick', a whistleblower has claimed.The claims come amidst weeks of scandal surrounding Phillip, 61, in which rumours of "feud" between him and his former This Morning co-star, Holly Willoughby, led him to quit presenting duties on the show after 21 years, before he sensationally admitted to an affair with a young male colleague on the show. He's also been accused of "toxic" behaviour from other celebrities, such as Eamonn Holmes and Amanda Holden - who previously worked on This Morning, as well as behind-the-scenes employees. Now, a source who allegedly worked on the show in 2017, has accused Phillip of being a "nightmare" as they recalled a particular incident between him and a researcher.
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ITV's This Morning looked very different on Monday as the long-running show aired its first episode since Phillip Schofield 's sudden departure this weekend, with Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary standing in for the TV presenter and his co-star Holly Willoughby. Following reports of a feud between Phil and Holly, who the 61-year-old previously described as his "TV wife", Phil stepped down from the show after over 20 years at the helm over the weekend.
While Holly will continue to host the hit ITV show without Phil after an extended half term break, the former All Star Mr & Mrs host was instrumental to Holly getting the This Morning gig. Phillip Schofield's rise from presenting with a puppet to ‘king of daytime TV’ as he quits This Morning View gallery According to the The Daily Mail, Phil "demanded" Holly "join him on the sofa after he decided he'd had enough of his predecessor, Fern Britton", adding: "Back then, she was relatively inexperienced – and that, say some, was part of her appeal to Schofield.
"She was malleable, he may have reasoned. She would consider herself in his debt – and she would never be a threat to him.
How wrong he was." OK! has contacted an ITV representative for comment. A TV insider exclusively told OK!however, that talent are not involved in editorial decisions of this kind, adding: "These types of decisions would be made by the network." After hosting Dancing on Ice alongside Phil in 2006, Holly was chosen to replace Fern Britton on This Morning in 2009, with Phil telling BBC News that she was "at the top of everybody's list to pick up where Fern leaves off".
'Angry' Holly Willoughby 'makes Phillip Schofield vow' after her This Morning return
Holly Willoughby has reportedly made a vow to never publicly talk about the recent scandal surrounding Phillip Schofield again, after addressing it this week during live morning TV.The This Morning presenter, 42, who returned to the show on Monday, 5 June, after an extended half-term break, told the British public that she felt 'shaken and let down' by her former best friend, while reading out a statement. It came after an intense few weeks for the popular daytime show, during which long-time host Philip stepped down from his role, amid "feud" rumours with Holly. He admitted to an affair with a younger male colleague just days later.
Amanda Holden giggles as she appears to mock Holly Willoughby and mimics her look amid Phillip Schofield 'feud'
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.
British Host Phillip Schofield Gives First Interview Since Exit, Explains How Relationship Started with Male Staffer
Phillip Schofield is speaking out in his first interview since exiting as a host of ITV’s This Morning.
Kerry Katona says Phillip Schofield This Morning chat left her suicidal
Yet another star has come forward to reveal their upset after being interviewed by Phillip Schofield on This Morning. Kerry Katona has broken her silence, admitting that her infamous 2008 interview on the orange sofa left her feeling "suicidal." Phillip's bombshelll admission over the weekend has opened up old wounds for a number of famous faces whom he interviewed live on telly, including Jodie Marsh who was left feeling "silly" and unsupported.
Amanda Holden and Phillip Schofield's feud explained including how he 'ghosted' her
The infamous feud between Amanda Holden and Phillip Schofield reportedly began when she got axed from This Morning, citing him as the reason. It was also claimed that Amanda extended an olive branch to Phillip over their infamous rift - but said he ghosted her. Here's everything we know about their feud so far...
Phillip Schofield AND Holly Willoughby are removed from This Morning's social media
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.
Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby pictured with younger ITV worker at NTAs and This Morning event
Pictures of Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby with a young male This Morning employee have resurfaced after the former's shock exit from the ITV show last week. The man in the images, which have been obtained by the Mirror, is believed to be the person who is at the centre of the ongoing furore surrounding the programme and its stars.
Holly Willoughby 'very hurt' by Phillip Schofield's 'lies' as she breaks silence on his affair
Holly Willoughby has spoken out for the first time since her former co-host Phillip Schofield admitted to having an affair with a This Morning colleague. On Friday night, the 61 year old confessed in a statement to having an affair with a younger male colleague during his marriage to wife, Stephanie Lowe, whom he shares two children with, Molly, 30 and Ruby, 27.
Holly Willoughby breaks silence and claims Phillip Schofield 'lied' to her about affair
Holly Willoughby has broken her silence over Phillip Schofield's affair with a younger ITV colleague and claimed her co-star on This Morning had "lied" to her.
Every show Phillip Schofield has been axed from after he admits affair
Phillip Schofield's career is in tatters in a sensational fall from grace after his departure from ITV's This Morning last week.The presenter has faced intensifying scrutiny in recent weeks over his off-screen relationship with co-star Holly Willoughby, as well as seeing his brother, Tim Schofield, being jailed for 12 years for sexually abusing a boy. But it all reached a climax when he announced he was stepping away from his role on This Morning after 21 years, with the headlines not stopping since his departure from the show.This includes a statement he made to the Daily Mail on Friday, where he admitted to lying to his wife, management, legal team, and ITV over his relationship with a younger male ITV employee.
Holly Willoughby breaks social media silence amid Phillip Schofield affair admission
Holly Willoughby broke her social media silence just moments before her former colleague Phillip Schofield resigned from ITV.
Holly Willoughby breaks social media silence as Phillip Schofield quits ITV
Holly Willoughby has broken her social media hiatus after days of staying off platforms amid the Phillip Schofield scandal.
Holly Willoughby posts smiling snap - hours before Phillip Schofield admits 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.
Critically-ill Big Brother star Lauren Harries sends message to Phillip Schofield from hospital
Lauren Harries' mum has shared an update on the star's recovery from brain surgery, telling fans of her message to Phillip Schofield from hospital. The Celebrity Big Brother star has been in hospital since April with a mystery condition that ended up with her needing emergency brain surgery. Mum Katy has been keeping fans informed of her 45-year-old daughter's road to recovery and on Tuesday she tweeted from Lauren's account her shock at hearing Phil had left This Morning after 21 years with the ITV show.
Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby nominated for National Television Awards
This Morning presenters Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby have been nominated for best TV presenter at this year's National Television Awards after a turbulent week which saw the end of their decade-long presenting partnership. The show itself is also up for the daytime prize, and This Morning's Alison Hammond, Dermot O'Leary and Rylan Clark are also among the 50 names longlisted for the presenter award.
Holly Willoughby shared 'interesting' post hours before Phil's This Morning exit
It was a huge weekend in the TV world as Phillip Schofield announced he was leaving This Morning after 21 years of fronting the show on Saturday afternoon. His departure from the show came after a wave of reports about a feud with long term friend and co-host Holly Willoughby, 42.The statement from Phillip, 61, came out of the blue but fans have noticed an "interesting" social media post from Holly just hours before the statement landed.Taking to her lifestyle account, Wylde Moon Holly brushed off the drama with a cryptic graphic marking an astrological event. The post said: "Today we embrace the new moon in Taurus with open arms. She has arrived alongside beautiful Jupiter to boost positive and good fortune.
Peter Andre speaks out on 'nothing but nice' Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby
Our columnist Peter Andre has had his say on the rumoured This Morning 'feud' between hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield. In his exclusive column - only available to OK! VIPs - the star admitted that although he doesn't know too much about what goes on behind-the-scenes between the on-screen double act, he "can't judge" the situation from the outside, but said the duo have "never been anything but nice to me." Sign-up or login below to read Pete's full column.
Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby's rumoured feud - what happened between This Morning presenters as friendship breakdown reported
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.
Jack Whitehall stuns audience with very cheeky Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield joke
Jack Whitehall couldn’t resist a cheeky joke about Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield’s rumoured fallout. The This Morning duo are said to have not been speaking off camera for a while now, with sources claiming their friendship has ‘dwindled. ’As a result, the ITV daytime show has been thrown into chaos, with rumours swirling of Phil calling in his lawyers, Holly contemplating quitting, and the pair taking a break from the show completely.