Holly Willoughby addressed This Morning viewers on Monday as she emotionally thanked her colleagues in an emotional statement about the Phillip Schofield scandal.
22.05.2023 - 15:47 / ok.co.uk
Piers Morgan said he has “sympathy” with Phillip Schofield, who he believed was entitled to a “better send-off” from This Morning. Phillip, 61, announced over the weekend that he was stepping down from presenting the ITV talk show with “immediate effect” after more than 20 years on the programme.
His departure came amid reports of a rift between Phil and co-presenter Holly Willoughby and after his brother, Timothy Schofield, was sentenced to 12 years in jail after being convicted of child sex offences. Former ITV broadcaster Piers, who famously stormed off Good Morning Britain in 2021 and then subsequently left the show, has spoken about Phillip's departure from the show.
“I think that anyone who thinks that daytime telly is full of smiley, nicey happy clappy people, I think they are beginning to realise it is infested by a pack of savages,” he told co-presenters Aasmah Mir and Stig Abell on Times Radio. He continued: “There is nothing more ruthless than the way that talent, as we so laughably get called in television, get treated when the plug gets pulled.
“So I have some sympathy with Phillip Schofield, who actually I do think after 20-odd years on This Morning, winning awards every year, doing great, I think whatever has gone on behind the scenes I think he was entitled to a better send-off. “But then, I thought I was too at Good Morning Britain for breaking all the ratings records and making the show the most talked-about show in the country – but that’s showbiz.
Holly Willoughby addressed This Morning viewers on Monday as she emotionally thanked her colleagues in an emotional statement about the Phillip Schofield scandal.
Prince Harry has inflamed his war with Piers Morgan by personally attacking the TalkTV and Fox Nation presenter in explosive court testimony.
Piers Morgan has said Holly Willoughby was left in an "impossible position" as she returned to This Morning following Phillip Schofield's departure. The former Good Morning Britain host says Holly's hardest problem now will be finding Phil's replacement. It comes after the This Morning star returned to work for the first time since Phillip quit the show and ITV after admitting to an affair with a younger colleague.
Piers Morgan has defended Phillip Schofield after he admitted having an affair with a 'much younger' ITV colleague.
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 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.
Eamonn Holmes has taken aim at Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield for appearing to present This Morning ‘drunk’ after the National Television Awards. The pair had turned up in 2016 after that year’s ceremonies still dressed in the same clothes as the night before and were unusually giddy.
Piers Morgan has weighed in on the This Morning drama following Phillip Schofield's statement and compared it to the 1992 crime movie Reservoir Dogs.
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.
Following Phillip Schofield's bombshell statement announcing his departure from ITV yesterday after an affair with a younger colleague, celebrities have been sharing their thoughts regarding the admission. In the lengthy statement, Phillip announced his decision to step down from planned presenting duties at the British Soap Awards and said while the affair wasn't "illegal" it was "unwise." He also resigned from ITV altogether, while thanking them for "the amazing opportunities" they've given him. Former Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan was shocked at the new revelations and shared the news on Twitter.
Piers Morgan has led celebrity reaction the news of Phillip Schofield's affair with a 'much younger' employee whilst working at ITV.
In what seems to be a classic Friday afternoon ‘bad news’ dump, under fire UK presenter Phillip Schofield has been ditched by his agency of 35 years, YMU.
Alison Hammond reportedly put her £700,000 home up for sale last Thursday – the last day Phillip Schofield hosted This Morning, before he announced he was leaving the show with “immediate” effect. ITV presenting veteran Phil, 61, called it quits last weekend - after 21 years of fronting the hit morning show, as reports of a "feud" with his co-host Holly Willoughby, 42, raged on. Since his exit, bubbly Alison, 48, has presented the show alongside co-host Dermot O'Leary, 49, - who usually hosts with her each Friday - and Craig Doyle, 52.
Alison Hammond has put her lavish £700,000 home on sale the same day former This Morning star Phillip Schofield left the beloved show.
Piers Morgan reignited his feud with Denise Welch as he hit out at his former employer ITV.The controversial broadcaster, 58, sensationally quit Good Morning Britain back in 2021 following an on-air row with Alex Beresford about Meghan Markle. And with Phillip Schofield's drama hitting headlines, Piers hasn't missed the chance to speak out about his former employer and one-time ITV stablemates.
Piers Morgan has reignited his long-running feud with Loose Women star Denise Welch after posting a string of insults directed towards her in an explosive online rant.
Amanda Holden revealed she once reached out to Phillip Schofield to put an end to their 'feud' but he ghosted her.
Amanda Holden has claimed she extended an olive branch to Phillip Schofield over their infamous rift - but says he ghosted her. The Britain's Got Talent judge fell out with Phil, who announced his departure from This Morning on Saturday, over an apparent snub for a guest presenter role on the ITV daytime show.
Amanda Holden has backed Dermot O’Leary to replace Phillip Schofield on This Morning after the line-up was thrown into chaos when he left the show after 21 years. Phillip, 61, stepped down from the breakfast telly show following reports of a feud with long-time co-host and friend, Holly Willoughby, 42. After the shock exit at the weekend, Holly announced she was taking a two-week half-term break, leaving Alison Hammond, 48, and Dermot, 50, to hold the fort in her absence.
Phillip Schofield is heartbroken after not being able to officially say goodbye to This Morning on air, according to Piers Morgan.