Phillip Schofield and his lover 'repeatedly denied' affair until apology, says ITV boss

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.

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.

Carolyn McCall is embroiled in scandal following Phillip Schofield’s exit from This Morning as she faces further questions from public and MPsHolly Willoughby and the crew of This Morning are looking for a new chapter of ‘warmth and magic’ following Phillip Schofield’s scandal; something ITV boss Carolyn McCall can only dream of for herself after she has come under further scrutiny for the broadcaster’s handling of certain situations. In the wake of Phil Schofield leaving the ITV show after more than 20 years when reports came to light about his alleged affair with a younger male colleague, all eyes turned to Dame Carolyn McCall to not only see how much the CEO might have known but also her approach to complaint handling and safeguarding as a result.

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.

Jeremy Clarkson said he finds the criticism of Phillip Schofield over his secret affair with a younger male colleague “weird” and has “never seen a witch hunt like it”. Writing in The Sunday Times, Jeremy said he does not know Phillip and has “no skin in the fight”, but wrote about the outrage that has followed Schofield’s saga. “He maintains that his lover was over the age of consent when their relationship became physical, but that hasn’t silenced the howls of disgust,” he said.

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

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.

Phillip Schofield sent a text message to his This Morning co-star Holly Willoughby after news of his affair with a 'younger' ITV colleague broke last week. In an interview with The Sun, the 61-year-old revealed the exact words he sent to his former friend, which was the last contact he had with her.

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”.

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

As ITV continues to bear the brunt of the fallout following Phillip Schofield’ s fall from grace after he admitted to having an affair with a much younger colleague, another prominent part of Phil’s celebrity status that has taken a hit - is his portfolio of brand deals. Throughout the course of his career, Phil was headhunted to front a number of high profile partnerships, selling everything from second hand cars through to craft gins to all corners of the general public.

Last week, Phillip Schofield confessed to an "unwise, but not not illegal" affair with a younger ITV colleague which left many completely shocked.

Phillip Schofield has been spotted in public for the first time since his affair confession, with the broadcaster being pictured sitting in the back of a blacked-out car with his daughter Ruby.The former This Morning presenter was snapped sitting alongside his 27 year old daughter in the vehicle, which appeared to be being driven by his ITV driver, despite having been axed completely from the network.The outing comes after Phil was axed from ITV after confessing to an "unwise but not illegal" affair with a much younger colleague, just days after he stepped down from This Morning. Phillip confessed to the affair in a statement to MailOnline, where he said that he met the man in question "when he was a teenager", and wanted help to get onto television.

ITV said it has instructed a barrister to carry out an external review of the facts following Phillip Schofield’s statement and departure from This Morning.

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.

Footage of Phillip Schofield downing whiskey with his younger lover live on ITV has resurfaced online.

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.

Dr Ranj Singh says it's "sad" that people have drawn attention to his backstage 2017 selfie with Phillip Schofield's ex young lover on social media. In light of Phillip's, 61, departure from This Morning, allegations have continued to stack up regarding the presenter, with Phillip issuing a statement to reveal that he'd engaged in an "on-off relationship" with a colleague while married to his wife Stephanie Lowe.The young man worked as production staff on This Morning for several years, alongside Ranj, 43, who appeared as the show's Resident Doctor until 2021. A 2017 photo of Ranj posing with the younger employee Phillip had the affair with has now resurfaced on the internet, following Ranj's claims of the "toxic culture" at play within This Morning.