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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Charlotte Smith

Craig Doyle new favourite to replace Phillip Schofield on ITV This Morning

Craig Doyle has become the new favourite to replace Philip Schofield on This Morning following his dramatic exit after 20 years of presenting the ITV show. The 61-year-old has made headlines recently for his sensational departure from the daytime talk show amid reports of a rift between him and co-star Holly Willoughby.

He was later dropped by ITV altogether after confessing to having an affair with a younger colleague around early 2020 - which he denied at the time. This Morning is now set to undergo an external review as a boss at the broadcaster has asked a barrister to carry out a full-scale review of facts after Philip left on May 20.

In the wake of his withdrawal as host, a several names have been put forward to replace his job on the programme. One of them being Craig Doyle, who, according to BoyleSports, has become the new 5/2 favourite to take over the role.

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