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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.

Fern Britton has made her first social media post after Phillip Schofield's tell-all interview was released, in which he spoke about his extramarital affair with a 'much younger' male colleague.

Atomic Kitten singer Kerry Katona has said that she can relate to Phillip Schofield saying that his daughters "saved him" amid his latest drama. On Thursday night, 61 year old Phillip broke his silence on the affair he had with a much younger colleague at This Morning and spoke openly about the impact the scandal has had on his mental health.

Kerry Katona has slammed Phillip Schofield and claimed her now-infamous interview with him on the show in 2008 is another example of the 'toxic' culture on the programme as the This Morning controversy continues.The presenter left his day time television job last week and later resigned from ITV after he admitted to having an affair with a younger male colleague while still married to his wife. Now, speaking to Dan Wootton on GB News on Wednesday evening about the affair, Kerry has also revealed that her own chat with Phillip on This Morning left her feeling suicidal and belittled.

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.

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.

Holly Willoughby has presented This Morning for 13 years, becoming a popular daytime television host after starting out on children's television. She is currently at the centre of furore sparked after her co-host Phillip Schofield admitted to an affair with a younger man while married to his wife and he departed the daytime show.

Phillip Schofield made his debut on This Morning in 2002, and he has been the staple face of ITV's schedule ever since.

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.

Stephen Mulhern appears to have horrified his followers as he showed off his 'new look' on social media. The presenter is currently being tipped to replace Phillip Schofield on Dancing on Ice after it was announced that the TV star had quit This Morning with 'immediate effect'.

Phillip Schofield has received a healthy sum as compensation after quitting This Morning after 21 years, according to reports.

Following the departure of Phillip Schofield, ITV have confirmed that Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary will be presenting the show on Monday morning. Phillip announced he will be stepping down from the show, immediately, following weeks of rumours of a falling out between himself and co-presenter Holly Willoughby. Holly will be taking a break from the show next week for half term, with Friday's presenters Dermot and Alison stepping in for the week.

Former This Morning co-star Phillip Schofield could reportedly be offered a “£1.5million deal” to host a rival morning show after he quit his gig on ITV earlier today. The 61-year-old has hosted This Morning since 2002, first with Fern Britton and then with Holly Willoughby, who took over from Fern on 14 September 2009. Now, the MailOnline has reported that Channel 5 will be “waiting in the wings” to give Phillip an offer to feature on a rival morning show following his swift exit.

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.

Television presenting star Rylan Clark has made a veiled suggestion at an ongoing feud with an anonymous TV personality, with hints it could be This Morning presenter Philip Schofield.

Fern Britton left fans howling as she shared she'd had the "loveliest catch-up" with Eamonn Holmes, just hours after he had hit out at Fern's former pal Phillip Schofield. Between 2002 and 2009, Phil and Fern co-hosted This Morning together, but around the time of her departure, the relationship between the two appeared to sour.

Fans think Fern Britton has reignited her former 'feud' with Phillip Schofield after revealing her 'unexpected' call from a fellow former This Morning co-star. The presenter teased fans as she revealed she’s had the "loveliest catch up" with Eamonn Holmes.

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield are rumoured to have cooled off their friendship off-screen.

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield have put on a united front on This Morning after reports emerged that their friendship was over behind the scenes.

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield are 'barely speaking' when the cameras aren't rolling as she seems to be distancing herself from her former pal.

Loose Women panellist Denise Welch has shared her concern regarding Nicola Bulley, who has been missing since January 27, when she seemingly vanished while walking her dog by the River Wyre in Lancashire. Earlier this week, Lancashire Police announced that the mum-of-two had been considered a high-risk missing person from the beginning of the investigation.

Denise Welch has taken to Twitter to share her frustration about the latest update on missing person Nicola Bulley, with the Loose Women star branding them an "absolute disgrace".

Coronation Street actress Nicola Thorp criticising the move. The force has been accused of "victim blaming" after disclosing that the missing Lancashire mother-of-two suffered "some significant issues with alcohol" in the past "brought on by her ongoing struggles with the menopause".

TV chef Phil Vickery has broken his silence amid reports he’s dating ex-wife Fern Britton’s good friend. Fern, 65, and Phil, 61, went their separate ways two years ago after 20 years of marriage.They share daughter Winnie, 21, together, while Fern has three other children with her first husband, Clive Jones.

Phil Vickery appears to have snuck into the National Television Awards last night, Thursday 13 October, just days after he was spotted kissing his ex wife's good friend. Phil, 61, split with ex wife and fellow TV star Fern Britton in 2020 and is since thought to have begun dating her friend Lorraine Stanton. The apparent new flames were spotted kissing while out in London together, where Lorraine, who is an extremely close friend of Fern, 65, carried a Fortnum & Masum bag as she leaned over a suitcase and an overnight bag for a kiss from Phil.

In the wake of her ex-husband being photographed kissing best pal Lorraine Stanton, Fern Britton has written a cryptic tweet that seemingly addresses the drama.The TV presenter was married to former This Morning colleague Phil Vickery for 20 years before separating in 2020. Earlier this month, 61 year old TV staple Phil was photographed with Fern's pal Lorraine, as he held suitcases and a Fortnum and Mason bag.The two then shared a very public kiss before heading into a Mayfair property near Berkeley Square. Now Lorraine has penned a riddle-like tweet that many fans think is a nod to the photographs.

Fern Britton has shared a cryptic message about survival just hours after appearing to take a swipe at her ex-husband Phil Vickery.MORE: Fern Britton breaks silence after ex-husband Phil Vickery is pictured kissing her best friendTaking to Twitter, the former This Morning host touched upon feeling "content" and having "survived" in the candid tweet.WATCH: Fern Britton recalls moment marriage to Phil Vickery broke down"My life has been pretty good," she wrote. "Not always perfect or pleasing or easy but I wouldn't change those things.

Fern Britton appeared to make a dig at her former husband Phil Vickery after he was spotted kissing her ex-best friend.

Fern Britton found herself inadvertently back in the spotlight last month when her ex-husband Phil Vickery was photographed kissing one of her close friends.READ: Fern Britton 'misses friendship' with ex-husband Phil VickeryIn pictures released by the Sun, the 61-year-old celebrity chef was seen publicly kissing 58-year-old Lorraine Stanton during a date in London, and did little to hide their public display of affection. WATCH: Fern Britton Recalls Moment Marriage To Phil Vickery Broke DownHospitality worker Lorraine has been good friends with TV star Fern for many years.READ: Fern Britton makes 'difficult' revelation about dating after split from Phil VickeryMORE: Fern Britton makes rare comment about the breakdown of her first marriageFern and Phil, meanwhile, announced their split in January 2020 after 20 years of marriage.

Fern Britton’s former husband Phil Vickery has been spotted kissing a close pal of the TV presenter during an outing in London. In pictures, the 61 year old chef was seen sharing a kiss with Fern’s friend Lorraine Stanton, two years after he and Fern, 65, called time on their decades-long relationship.