Phillip Schofield 'calls in top lawyers and PR' as Holly Willoughby This Morning feud rumbles on

Disgraced TV star Phillip Schofield has finally spilled the beans on why he and co-star Holly Willoughby are no longer friends, as he gave his first interview since the news of his affair with a younger ITV employee broke. The former This Morning star was dropped from ITV last week, after Phillip confessed that he had previously been embroiled in an affair with a young runner on the show - a relationship he repeatedly denied when questioned by ITV.

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ITV tonight launch an external inquiry into Phillip Schofield's relationship with a much younger colleague in an attempt to save embattled This Morning. In a humiliating climbdown, the channel told its employees, following a crisis staff meeting, that it has begun a review, which will be led by a barrister as the pressure mounts for the bosses to tell what they knew and when about the affair.

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 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.

Former This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield has changed his Instagram bio to share a message about “kindness” following his affair scandal on Friday. Phillip, 61, who earlier today released a statement in response to claims of a toxic atmosphere on This Morning, has written the quote “Nothing beats kindness, it sits quietly beyond all things” in his Instagram bio.The quote is from the book The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by author Charlie Mackesy.

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.

Phillip Schofield has shared a new statement about ITV’s This Morning saying there ‘was no toxicity’ on the show after he quit last week. The 61-year old resigned from the broadcaster on Friday and was dropped by his talent agency after admitting to an 'unwise, but not illegal' affair with a young male colleague on the show.

Phillip Schofield has revealed he’s stepped down from all ITV shows and hosting the British Soap Awards after admitting to having an affair with a “younger male colleague” on This Morning.The TV star has been dropped by his agents and issued an apology for the relationship, saying he is "deeply sorry" about the "consensual on-off relationship". Phillip, 61, said how he had "not been truthful" about the relationship in "an effort to protect my ex-colleague".The TV presenter added that he will no longer appear on ITV after questions about his hosting duties on Dancing On Ice.

Phillip Schofield has sensationally admitted to having an affair with a young male runner on This Morning, whilst he was still married to his ex-wife, Stephanie.The 61 year old, who stepped down from This Morning last Saturday, admitted that the "on-off consensual relationship" happened, as he said it was "not wise but not illegal". In a statement made to MailOnline, Phillip said that he met the man in question "when he was a teenager", and wanted help to get onto television.

Phillip Schofield’s TV comeback has been revealed as the 61 year old presenter prepares to host this year’s British Soap Awards. Phillip announced his exit from This Morning last week, with the star leaving the show with immediate effect after 21 years on the programme. His decision to step down came after reports that he and his co-presenter Holly Willoughby were feuding with one another.

ITV Daytime star Lorraine Kelly has posted a gushing tweet to her 741,000 followers thanking her team, which appears to be a thinly veiled swipe at Piers Morgan's recent remarks about those working on daytime television. Following Thursday's Lorraine show, the Scottish star tweeted: "Big thanks to my top team for really fun, uplifting, happy shows - not many of us LOVE going to work and all of the production team and crew make every morning a joy! Don't get the chance to say it often enough. "Her sweet musings are in stark contrast to Piers' outburst on Times Radio on Monday.

Phillip Schofield is heartbroken after not being able to officially say goodbye to This Morning on air, according to Piers Morgan.

Phillip Schofield shocked fans on Saturday afternoon when he uploaded a bombshell statement to his Instagram story to announce he was stepping down from his presenting role on This Morning.

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Phillip Schofield has received a healthy sum as compensation after quitting This Morning after 21 years, according to reports.

Eamonn Holmes has ripped into his former This Morning colleagues once again, as he declared that "Phillip was sacked" from his role on the show. Eamonn, 63, who used to present the show on Fridays alongside his wife, Ruth Langsford, has never been shy about voicing his disdain for Phillip Schofield, 61, and his former co-host, Holly Willoughby, 42.. And since Phillip announced on Saturday that he would be stepping down from This Morning, Eamonn didn't waste the opportunity to tear into him and Holly during his presenting slot on GB News.

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.

Phillip Schofield has officially quit This Morning, several names are floating about as contenders to replace him. With Holly Willoughby remaining at her post, some viewers believe that personalities such as Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond could join her in the ITV studio, with some even speculating that Piers Morgan could be considered. In response that rumour, Piers, 58, has issued one of his typical responses, with the aim being – of course – to ruffle some feathers.

This Morning hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield are reportedly set to take a break from the popular daytime show as reports of a "feud" between them rage on.The ITV show has been firmly in the spotlight in recent days following reports that former best friends and long-time co-hosts Holly, 42, and Phil, 61, have fallen out off-screen. Viewers have been keen to tune in, assessing every interaction between the pair on social media while a number of stars have also weighed in on the reported spat. Now, The Sun reports the pair are planning to take a week off for the half-term break, before returning to the programme on Monday, June 5.