This Morning's Holly Willoughby was on holiday in Portugal when she discovered a barrister had been appointed to investigate Phillip Schofield's affair with a young ITV co-worker.
15.05.2023 - 13:35 / ok.co.uk
Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield returned to host This Morning today, as reports of a "feud" between the formerly close friends continue to swirl. Over the last few days, reports have emerged that the pair are "barely speaking" off-camera, with all eyes on the duo as they hosted the ITV morning show together today.The pair put on a united front as they appeared side by side and made no reference to reports of a "feud." However, viewers at home took to social media to share their thoughts on today's on-screen atmosphere, with one tweeting: "Then atmosphere between the two hosts on #ThisMorning is awful but good viewing [laughing emoji]." While another added: "It’s the body language, forced smiles and laughs #ThisMorning".
And now body language expert Judi James has shared her thoughts on the pair as they reunited on screen, telling The Mirror: "Phil's body language fight-back looked like a masterclass in stoic bravado as he used the ice-breaker of a guy playing the piano opener to hit the ground sprinting, cheering, clapping and bowing with arms outstretched rather than starting the show in the usual static side-by-side pose beside Holly. "It smashed any awkwardness out of the park, although Holly's body language looked less convincing.
"When Phil did turn to join her his leg splay, hands in pockets power pose suggested confidence but Holly's chest-height hand clasp with bent wrists was a self-diminishing gesture and although she adopted a moth smile her eye expression looked sad." Today's show opened with Disney composer Alan Menken playing a medley on a piano. Holly, 42, said: “Oh, that was so nice", to which Phillip, 61, added: “What a way to start your Monday this morning.” Turning to Holly, he said: “That is
.This Morning's Holly Willoughby was on holiday in Portugal when she discovered a barrister had been appointed to investigate Phillip Schofield's affair with a young ITV co-worker.
Phillip Schofield has issued a grovelling apology to Holly Willoughby after lying to her about his affair on This Morning.
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.
Phillip Schofield is reportedly selling his lavish £1million flat, where he used to have secret trysts with the much younger man with whom he had an affair.The former This Morning star currently owns the property with his wife Stephanie, and has reportedly put it on the market for £1.2million, which is the same price they paid to purchase the penthouse in 2012.The flat is thought to be the same one referenced by Eamonn Holmes in his bombshell GB News interview in which he accused ITV of covering-up the affair. Speaking to Dan Wotton, Eamonn said that Phillip and his lover would have “playtime” on Thursdays when they “hit the town” and “stay overnight” together.
As questions continue to be asked following Phillip Schofield resigning from ITV and admitting to an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a younger male colleague, we take a look at the key players at the broadcaster along with former This Morning presenters. Dame Carolyn McCall Dame Carolyn became ITV’s first female chief executive when she joined in 2018.
Another star has come forward to rain down blows on shamed ex-This Morning host Phillip Schofield in a welcomed retaliation from the star years after they clashed live on TV. Jodie Marsh, 44, has had the last laugh in her opinion though, taking to Twitter to launch her long-awaited bitter attack on Phillip during his epic TV downfall.The ex-glamour model, who now runs a successful animal farm at her home, previously clashed with the 61-year old on the infamous morning sofa, alongside Holly Willoughby.
For many years, Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby were day time television royalty and a popular fixture on ITV's This Morning. However, the show has been shrouded in controversy after rumours of a feud between Phil and Holly and since he admitted to an affair with a younger male colleague while still married, leading him to leave the show. He later resigned from ITV, telling the Daily Mail in a statement: "I am painfully conscious that I have lied to my employers at ITV, to my colleagues and friends, to my agents, to the media and therefore the public and most importantly of all to my family.
Holly Willoughby is set to return to her hosting duties on This Morning next week as planned. The mum-of-three is scheduled to present the ITV daytime talk show on Monday, following her extended half-term break.
This Morning viewers should be bidding goodbye to Holly Willoughby as well as Phillip Schofield, according to Eamonn Holmes.The Northern Irish broadcaster sat down with GB News on Monday, where the hot topic of Phillip, 61, was at the centre of the conversation – from his exit from This Morning to the public statement revealing he'd had an affair with a much younger member of staff while married. But Eamonn, 63, didn't just discuss Phil and turned his attention to the presenter's co-host, Holly. Blasting Holly, 42, he claimed the star doesn't learn the names of production staff and was "distant" from the crew.
Holly Willoughby is "fighting" to stay at This Morning and has "no plans" to leave the show, according to reports.This Morning has been embroiled in controversy since former co-presenter Phillip Schofield confessed to having had an "unwise but not illegal" affair with a much younger male colleague, insisting "it is now over". After Phillip's confession, ITV confirmed that they had investigated rumours of this affair three years ago, and that Phillip had denied it at the time. Phillip's former co-presenter Holly has shared that she had also been lied to by the TV presenter over the rumours.
Phillip Schofield’s colleague has reportedly denied that ITV bosses quizzed him over his relationship with the presenter, despite ITV bosses revealing that the affair was “repeatedly denied”. Phillip confirmed his affair last Friday when he admitted that he had an “on-off consensual relationship” with a "much younger" male runner and said it was "not wise but not illegal".
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.
This Morning will air on Monday as the ITV show continues to face controversy after Phillip Schofield admitted to having an affair with a younger colleague, the broadcaster has confirmed. The veteran TV presenter, 61, resigned from the broadcaster on Friday and was dropped by his talent agency after with a young male who worked on the programme while he was still married to his wife.
This Morning's Alice Beer has spoken out about feeling “sad and angry” after Philip Schofield admitted to a relationship with a younger colleague. The 58 year old presenter took to Twitter early on Saturday morning to share her thoughts about the revelation, calling it a “sorry mess” and condemning Phillip’s actions for reflecting poorly on the rest of the This Morning team.
Carol Vorderman has speculated on who she thinks is going to replace Phillip Schofield on This Morning after he quit the show and admitted to having an affair with a 'much younger colleague'. The 61-year-old presenter sensationally quit This Morning last Saturday after 21 years of fronting the show, amid reports of an ongoing 'feud' with his co-host Holly Willoughby.
ITV have released a statement saying they're "deeply disappointed" by Phillip Schofield after he admitted to having an affair with a younger This Morning colleague. Phillip, 61, issued a statement on Friday apologising to his family and the broadcaster while revealing he was stepping down from all ITV shows with immediate effect.
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.
Alison Hammond is reportedly set for a pay rise from This Morning as she moves up the ranks following the departure of co-star Phillip Schofield, who stepped down from the show earlier this month.The fan-favourite presenter, who reportedly put her £700,000 home up for sale last Thursday, is thought to have a net worth of at least £1M and has been on the show for over ten years, with speculation that she'll be spending even more time in the studio in the coming months. It was reported last year that she takes home a salary of £600k for her role on the show. With sources claiming that she is 'incredibly in demand', one insider told The Sun: "It’s looking highly likely she will be asked to do more days a week on This Morning — and therefore she will be spending more time in London.” OK! has contacted ITV and representatives of Alison Hammond for comment.
Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield have been dominating headlines for weeks now since news of their rumoured feud broke, with things coming to a head when the latter stepped down from their long-term hosting gig at This Morning last week. Phillip confirmed that things may be on the rocks between himself and Holly early this month with a bombshell statement which stated that things "haven't been easy" between the pair, but continued to put on a united front with Holly for the show until his exit.
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.