Holly Willoughby 's much talked about 'Are you OK?' speech left many people scratching their heads when she retuned to the This Morning sofa on Monday.
20.05.2023 - 15:47 / ok.co.uk
Phillip Schofield has sensationally stepped down from This Morning after 21 years on the ITV1 daytime programme, he has confirmed.The 61-year-old has hosted the hit show since 2002, first with Fern Britton and then with Holly Willoughby, who took over from Fern on 14 September 2009. However, after weeks of speculation of a fallout between Phillip and Holly, 42, the presenter has announced that he hosted his last episode of the show on 18 May 2023.
He shared a statement to his 2.9million Instagram to break the news, stating that he wants to "protect the show he loves" by stepping down as host. Phillip wrote: "I have always been proud to cover fascinating stories on This Morning.
But recently, This Morning itself has become the story. "Throughout my career in TV – including the very difficult last few days – I have always done my best to be honourable and kind.
"I understand that ITV has decided the current situation can’t go on, and I want to do what I can to protect the show that I love. "So I have agreed to step down from This Morning with immediate effect, in the hope that the show can move forward to a bright future." He continued: "I’d like to thank everyone who has supported me – especially This Morning’s amazing viewers – and I’ll see you all for the Soap Awards next month." Phillip will continue to be a member of the ITV family, hosting the Soap Awards – which he has presented since 2006 – and "a new prime time series." It is unclear if he will continue to host Dancing On Ice alongside Holly when it returns next year.
Holly, who will remain on This Morning and co-present with members of the show's family, added her own statement. She said: "It’s been over 13 great years presenting This Morning with Phil and I want
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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.
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