Popular ITV star favourite to host This Morning amid Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby controversy

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.

Holly Willoughby will return to host This Morning on Monday alongside Josie Gibson as the ITV show continues to face controversy in the wake of Phillip Schofield’s departure following his affair revelation.

While presenting This Morning, Alison Hammond was in tears as she broke her silence on Phillip Schofield’s first TV interview since he left ITV. Schofield quit the broadcaster after he admitted having an affair with a colleague.

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.

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

Holly Willoughby has been seen enjoying a day at the beach during her holiday to Portugal. The This Morning presenter continues to lie low away from the continually developing drama behind the scenes at ITV, where CEO Dame Carolyn McCall is set to face questions from MPs over the Phillip Schofield scandal.

Holly Willoughby has been pictured for the first time since Phillip Schofield’s affair admission. Holly’s This Morning co-host of 13 years, Phillip, 61, resigned from ITV last Friday and was dropped by his talent agency YMU after admitting to an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a younger male colleague.The relationship took place while the TV star was still married to wife Stephanie Lowe and before he came out publicly as gay.

ITV bosses could be facing a grilling by MPs during a meeting where ITV will give evidence on the Culture, Media and Sport committee.The meeting, which was arranged before Phillip Schofield quit This Morning and admitted to an affair, will be about updating broadcasting rules in the new Media Bill. However, after ITV’s ongoing drama with the former This Morning presenter, it is thought MP’s will likely focus on the broadcaster's recent revelations and the work environment which has been called “toxic” by previous employees.

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 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.

Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary have ignored Eamonn Holmes claims of a “total cover up” at ITV over Phillip Schofield's affair with a younger colleague, as they presented today's This Morning.The presenting duo kicked off Tuesday's show as they shared what was to come in the episode, noticeably ignoring Eamonn's bombshell claims as they covered current affairs. Both ITV and Phillip Schofield have said that the presenter lied to the broadcaster about his relationship with the younger colleague, but Eamonn has rubbished these claims during an interview on rival channel GB News on Monday night.

Phillip Schofield's lover appeared on stage with him at the National Television Awards after This Morning was named best Daytime Programme.

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.

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.

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.

Former This Morning star Ranj Singh has revealed why he departed the ITV show after raising multiple concerns to bosses. It follows the news of Phillip Schofield's affair with a younger colleague, which came to light on Friday.

This Morning presenters Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby have been nominated for best TV presenter at this year's National Television Awards after a turbulent week which saw the end of their decade-long presenting partnership. The show itself is also up for the daytime prize, and This Morning's Alison Hammond, Dermot O'Leary and Rylan Clark are also among the 50 names longlisted for the presenter award.

ITV's This Morning looked very different on Monday as the long-running show aired its first episode since Phillip Schofield 's sudden departure this weekend, with Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary standing in for the TV presenter and his co-star Holly Willoughby. Following reports of a feud between Phil and Holly, who the 61-year-old previously described as his "TV wife", Phil stepped down from the show after over 20 years at the helm over the weekend.

Phillip Schofield has left This Morning after more than 20 years, as he shared that he was concerned about the show “becoming the story" amid rumours of a rift between he and co-host Holly Willoughby. Holly, who will remain as one of the hosts of the flagship show, paid tribute to the star and said: “the sofa won’t feel the same without you.” Although plenty of fans are disappointed by Phillip’s departure, which reportedly came after a lengthy and growing feud with Holly, they’re also keen to find out who will be taking on the role as his replacement. Here are some of the most likely contenders… Alison Hammond Alison Hammond is a fan favourite among This Morning viewers, who have been clamouring for her to take Phillip's job.

Our columnist Peter Andre has had his say on the rumoured This Morning 'feud' between hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield. In his exclusive column - only available to OK! VIPs - the star admitted that although he doesn't know too much about what goes on behind-the-scenes between the on-screen double act, he "can't judge" the situation from the outside, but said the duo have "never been anything but nice to me." Sign-up or login below to read Pete's full column.