This Morning's Holly Willoughby breaks silence after Phillip Schofield quits show

Holly Willoughby has vowed to never address the Phillip Schofield scandal again after returning to This Morning.

Holly Willoughby didn't use her former co-star Phillip Schofield 's name during a pre-prepared statement as she fought back tears after finally returning to This Morning. Holly, 42, was back on the hit daytime programme for the first time since her one-time close friend and colleague Phil, 61, exited the show after more than two decades.

As Holly Willoughby returns to This Morning tomorrow morning, it's reported that the presenter 'will not shy away' from the Phillip Schofield scandal.

Josie Gibson has broken her silence after she was announced as Phillip Schofield’s replacement following him admitting to an affair with a younger man and quitting the show. Josie, 38, was announced to replace Phil as co-host of the daytime show alongside Holly Willoughby, who will be back on the programme on Monday 5 June after a short break.The news was announced at the end of Friday’s episode, as Alison Hammond said: “Holly will be back on Monday with Josie." This will not be Josie’s first time on the show as she has appeared as a guest on several occasions and even guest presented in the past.

This Morning host Alison Hammond broke down in tears on Friday's show as she addressed Phillip Schofield's affair with a much younger colleague.

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

ITV has insisted This Morning will return amid reports the show could be axed after Phillip Schofield quit.

Holly Willoughby has spoken out for the first time since her former co-host Phillip Schofield admitted to having an affair with a This Morning colleague. On Friday night, the 61 year old confessed in a statement to having an affair with a younger male colleague during his marriage to wife, Stephanie Lowe, whom he shares two children with, Molly, 30 and Ruby, 27.

Holly Willoughby has broken her silence over Phillip Schofield's affair with a younger ITV colleague and claimed her co-star on This Morning had "lied" to her.

Holly Willoughby has broken her social media hiatus after days of staying off platforms amid the Phillip Schofield scandal.

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.

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.

A This Morning regular has opened up on the 'atmosphere' behind-the-scenes on the ITV daytime show following Phillip Schofield's exit. It was announced by ITV on Saturday (May 20) that after 20 years fronting the daytime show, the veteran presenter had made the decision to 'step back' from This Morning.

ITV has shared a statement addressing the rumours that Holly Willoughby was involved in Phillip Schofield's This Morning exit.

ITV has broken silence on Phillip Schofield's future on Dancing on Ice after his dramatic exit from This Morning.

This Morning fans have been left confused by Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary's tribute to Phillip Schofield today with many branding it 'very weird'.

Holly Willoughby was nowhere to be seen as This Morning returned to screens. The ITV daytime show was back on Monday (May 22) for the first time since it was announced that Phillip had sensationally quit This Morning after 20 years.

Eamonn Holmes was seen making an unexpected return to ITV just 24 hours after he seemingly made a dig at his former This Morning colleague. The presenter said on Saturday (May 20) that his 'good' day ended with a 'smacker' as he broke his silence for the first time since it was announced that Phillip Schofield is 'stepping back' from This Morning.

Eamonn Holmes has returned to TV screens for the first time since Phillip Schofield quit This Morning. The GB News Presenter, who previously presented the ITV show alongside his wife Ruth Langsford, appeared on tonight's episode of The Chase Celebrity Special alongside actor Danny John-Jones, radio presenter Yinka Bokinni and Olympian Tom Bosworth. The special was, as always, hosted by Bradley Walsh – who is one of the frontrunners to replace Phillip on the daytime programme.