This Morning editor's 'aubergine' comments 'extremely ill-judged', says ITV boss

Gino D'Acampo's hilariously awkward return to This Morning has left viewers speculating about what his aubergine comments really meant. Outspoken chef Gino, a regular on the ITV daytime show, was back in the studio's kitchen on Tuesday after a break and couldn't resist a cheeky dig at the recent controversy surrounding former host Phillip Schofield. But fans think he made another, less obvious, comment on the events which saw Phil quit after 21 years as presenter.

This Morning returnee Gino D'Acampo made a subtle hint at the Phillip Schofield saga on This Morning today, much to the discomfort of presenters Dermot O'Leary and Holly Willoughby. After 21 years as a face of the ITV show, 61 year old Phillip resigned with immediate effect from his post before revealing to the world that she'd partaken in an affair with a much younger colleague in secret.

ITV bosses have said both Phillip Schofield and his younger lover “repeatedly denied” allegations of a relationship until the former This Morning presenter departed ITV and formally apologised. ITV chief executive Dame Carolyn McCall faced questions from MPs alongside ITV managing director Kevin Lygo and general counsel and company secretary Kyla Mullins about 61 year old Phillip’s exit during Wednesday morning’s Culture, Media and Sport Committee session in Parliament.

This Morning bosses revealed today that Holly Willoughby was being paid significantly less than her former co-star Phillip Schofield when she first joined the programme. Holly took over the role from Fern Britton who was said to have quit the show after learning that she was earning £250,000 less than her co-host each year.

This Morning star Dr Ranj has hit out at ITV daytime show once again and has hinted that his claims of it being a ‘toxic’ work environment didn’t relate to Phillip Schofield.The ITV presenter, 43, recently hit out against the culture of “bullying” on the hit morning show. Dr Ranj worked on This Morning as the resident medical expert alongside Phillip, 61, and Holly Willoughby for six years, before he chose to step down in 2022. In May, the presenter took to Instagram to explain to fans that he had thought “long and hard” about whether he should open up about the experiences he had while working on This Morning but wanted to desperately “clarify” what had actually happened during his time on the show.The medical specialist shared his thoughts prior to Phillip coming clean about his affair with a much younger ITV staff member.

“We do not recognise a toxic culture at This Morning,” ITV boss Carolyn McCall has said bullishly during her committee hearing on the Phillip Schofield affair.

ITV boss Dame Carolyn McCall said the broadcaster does not recognise allegations of a toxic culture at This Morning and reiterated claims "deeply disappoint" her. The chief executive faced questions from MPs alongside ITV managing director Kevin Lygo and general counsel and company secretary Kyla Mullins about former host Phillip Schofield 's shock exit during Wednesday morning's Culture, Media and Sport Committee session in Parliament.

Ruth Langsford has hit back at claims she is 'feuding' with her Loose Women co-star Coleen Nolan.The 63 year old presenter has already found herself embroiled in the drama surrounding This Morning - after her husband Eamonn Holmes publicly criticised Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield following the latter’s departure from the show. And earlier this week, ITV viewers accused Ruth of snubbing Holly during a live link between This Morning and Loose Women. Now, during an episode of Loose Women, Ruth addressed claims of tensions with fellow panellist Coleen, 58.

Carolyn McCall is embroiled in scandal following Phillip Schofield’s exit from This Morning as she faces further questions from public and MPsHolly Willoughby and the crew of This Morning are looking for a new chapter of ‘warmth and magic’ following Phillip Schofield’s scandal; something ITV boss Carolyn McCall can only dream of for herself after she has come under further scrutiny for the broadcaster’s handling of certain situations. In the wake of Phil Schofield leaving the ITV show after more than 20 years when reports came to light about his alleged affair with a younger male colleague, all eyes turned to Dame Carolyn McCall to not only see how much the CEO might have known but also her approach to complaint handling and safeguarding as a result.

Former head of news at ITV's This Morning, Emily Maddick, has spoken out about the allegedly “toxic, sexist and homophobic” atmosphere she experienced while working on the show, which she claims created a “climate of fear”. Emily, who worked on the show for three months, is now the Glamour Magazine assistant editor and has shared her experience along with her exit interview with ITV’s HR.

A tearful Holly Willoughby admitted she feels 'shaken, troubled and let down' by Phillip Schofield in an emotional statement on This Morning. On Monday, she made her return to the show after an intense few weeks that saw her former co-host and best pal, Phillip Schofield leave the show and admit to an affair with a male colleague.The fallout has resulted in intense scrutiny for Phillip, Holly, and This Morning, as the show's culture has been branded "toxic" and some people have even questioned Holly's validity to continue as presenter.

Martin Frizell, the Editor of embattled ITV daytime show This Morning, has been rebuked by his employer for “extremely ill-judged” remarks about eggplants when questioned over the Phillip Schofield scandal.

Holly Willoughby has arrived at ITV studios ahead of her hotly-anticipated return to This Morning. Holly, 42, will be joined on the famous blue sofa by Josie Gibson on Monday, and is making her first appearance on the popular daytime programme following the controversial exit of her one-time colleague and close friend Phillip Schofield. The mum-of-three was spotted arriving in casual attire, sporting a white t-shirt and a pair of blue jeans.

This Morning editor Martin Frizell was involved in an incredibly bizarre moment during quizzing over the ITV daytime TV show today, Monday, June 5, as a reporter fired a question outside his home. As Martin emerged from his property in London, a Sky News journalist was waiting to ask him whether This Morning had a "toxic work environment".

Seann Walsh has claimed that Phillip Schofield "will never recover" after his This Morning drama, which saw him "lose everything". The 37-year-old comedian likened Phillip’s situation to the one he experienced when he cheated on his then-girlfriend, they have since split, with his Strictly Come Dancing partner Katya Jones.

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.

In another revelation from his bombshell TV interview, Phillip Schofield stated "I have a wonderful marriage", confirming he's still married to his wife of 20 years, Stephanie Lowe. He then added that the partnership is "not brilliant right now" but continued to praise Stephanie for being an "incredibly supportive wife", throughout the last few weeks in particular.

Kerry Katona has called for better aftercare for guests on This Morning, following her infamous car crash interview in 2008. Discussing on GB News the infamous interview with Phillip Schofield and Fern Britton, she has opened up about how she felt betrayed and "suicidal" during the backlash that followed. Speaking from her bed whilst on tour, with her sleeping children by her side, the star opened up to her 816k fans on Instagram, wiping away tears as she did.

Phillip Schofield has been spotted and photographed for the first time following his bombshell affair revelations.

Yet another star has come forward to reveal their upset after being interviewed by Phillip Schofield on This Morning. Kerry Katona has broken her silence, admitting that her infamous 2008 interview on the orange sofa left her feeling "suicidal." Phillip's bombshelll admission over the weekend has opened up old wounds for a number of famous faces whom he interviewed live on telly, including Jodie Marsh who was left feeling "silly" and unsupported.