Jeremy Clarkson defends Phillip Schofield and calls backlash a 'witch hunt'

ITV bosses have said both Phillip Schofield and his younger lover “repeatedly denied” allegations of a relationship until the former This Morning presenter departed ITV and formally apologised. ITV chief executive Dame Carolyn McCall faced questions from MPs alongside ITV managing director Kevin Lygo and general counsel and company secretary Kyla Mullins about 61 year old Phillip’s exit during Wednesday morning’s Culture, Media and Sport Committee session in Parliament.

ITV boss Dame Carolyn McCall has shared that she is "deeply concerned" about former This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield. Dame Carolyn has appeared before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee to answer questions about the broadcaster’s approach to safeguarding and complaint handling. It comes after Phillip, 61, admitted to having an affair with a much younger male colleague while working at ITV.

Eamonn Holmes has clapped back at those turning on him over his outspoken views on the Phillip Schofield scandal after they appeared to spot a fresh 'swipe'. The GB News host has been more than vocal with his thoughts on the headlines involving his former colleague.

Holly Willoughby's business page Wylde Moon has shared a post about 'secret messages from the universe' which could be a subtle hint towards the changes on This Morning following the Phillip Schofield scandal.

Amanda Holden has been forced to set the record straight on her rumoured 'rift' with Holly Willoughby for the first time after the Phillip Schofield scandal emerged. The Britain's Got Talent judge has released a statement on her Instagram today (June 8) following reports of an alleged 'feud' between her and the This Morning presenter.

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.

Holly Willoughby's speech on the Phillip Schofield scandal raised eyebrows when she returned to This Morning earlier in the week.

Holly Willoughby is reportedly 'in talks' to work more with the BBC amid the Phillip Schofield scandal.The experienced presenter, 42, has worked on This Morning since 2009 but according to an insider she has "good relationship" with BBC bosses. According to The Mirror, the broadcaster has already contacted her to see if she would be interested in making the switch. Holly worked with the BBC last year with Lee Mack when the pair hosted Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof.

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 has vowed to never address the Phillip Schofield scandal again after returning to This Morning.

Holly Willoughby has made her first major statement since the Phillip Schofield scandal unfolded as she returned to This Morning. The presenter hasn't been seen on screens since her former co-star 'stepped back' from the daytime show before admitting to lying to her about his relationship with a much younger ITV colleague.

As Holly Willoughby returns to This Morning tomorrow morning, it's reported that the presenter 'will not shy away' from the Phillip Schofield scandal.

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.

Fern Britton has made her first social media post after Phillip Schofield's tell-all interview was released, in which he spoke about his extramarital affair with a 'much younger' male colleague.

Holly Willoughby is reportedly 'looking forward' to returning to This Morning next week amidst the Phillip Schofield affair scandal.

Holly Willoughby has been seen enjoying a day at the beach during her holiday to Portugal. The This Morning presenter continues to lie low away from the continually developing drama behind the scenes at ITV, where CEO Dame Carolyn McCall is set to face questions from MPs over the Phillip Schofield scandal.

Holly Willoughby has been pictured for the first time since Phillip Schofield’s affair admission. Holly’s This Morning co-host of 13 years, Phillip, 61, resigned from ITV last Friday and was dropped by his talent agency YMU after admitting to an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a younger male colleague.The relationship took place while the TV star was still married to wife Stephanie Lowe and before he came out publicly as gay.

ITV has instructed a lawyer to carry out a review of the facts surrounding Phillip Schofield’s relationship with a younger colleague following his exit from This Morning, according to the PA news agency.

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.

In a bombshell interview Eamonn Holmes opened up about he and his wife Ruth Langsford's 'feud' with Phillip Schofield after his ITV axe.